Ortho Oracle - orthopaedic operative atlas

Plantar Fascia

– See:       – Plantar Fasciitis       – Windlass Mechanism – Anatomy:     – plantar fascia is a strong layer of white fibrous tissue whose thick central part is bounded by thinner lateral portions;     – central portion is attached to the medial calcaneal tubercle;     – as … Read more

Plantar Fascia Release

– Anatomy:     – plantar fascia:     – plantar muscles of the foot: are arranged in four layers w/ the FDB lying most superficially, just under plantar fascia;     – medial and lateral branches of tibial nerve pass superficial to abductor hallucis and the quadratus plantae (w/ exception of 1st branch of             lateral … Read more

Plantar Interossei

  Origin: there are 3 plantar interossei arising from the base and medial plantar surface of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th metatarsal bones.   Insertion: medial side of the base of the 1st phalanx of the same toe and into the tendons of the Extensor digitorum longus.   Action: Flex the proximal and extend the distal phalanges … Read more

Piroxicam / Feldene

– Discussion:     – NSAIA;     – Rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis;     – Dosage: 10-20mg PO qd (has an extended half life);     – therapeutic response should only be assessed after two weeks or more of continuous treatment;     – may cause diarrhea;     – Contraindicated in patients … Read more