Data Trace Editor – mitotic rate of regenerating epidermal cells increased 5-10 fold in moist, O2 rich environment as compared to desiccated wound environment; – in experimental wounds the local pO2 is 0-20 as compared to 30-60 mm in the normal tissues; – pCO2 in the wound is 60 mm with a pH of 7.1; – Methods … Read more
Osteosarcoma of the spine Anterior decompression of vertebral osteosarcomas to relieve paraparesis. Report of two cases .
Note: Low grade fever and mild otalgia can frequently persist for up to 48hrs following the initiation of antimicrobiol therapy; If during the treatment, the patient has severe pain, a marked febrile course, or bulging of the tympanic membranes, then change of anti- microbiol therapy is appropriate; Note: Ampicillin (Amoxicillin) is the single most useful … Read more
– w/ the distal radius in a reduced position, percutaneous K wires are inserted, and then the distraction is released and the wrist is taken out of flexion; – in the study by Dunning CE et al, the authors investigated the changes in fracture stability when using supplemental radial styloid … Read more
– Discussion: – distraction (or ligamentotaxis) is used to facilitate reduction of distal radius frx; – overdistraction will cause increased mid & proximal carpal joint space widening & resistance to passive flexion of finger tips to distal palm; – look for over distraction when proximal … Read more
– See: Osteomyelitis – Osteomyelitis: – look for OM in multiple areas and in the diaphisis of long bones as compared to the metaphysis in unaffected children; – diagnosis of osteomyelitis: in patients with sickle cell anemia is complicated by the difficulty in distinguishing the syptoms from those of acute bone crisis (bone infarction); – fever, localized … Read more
– Discussion: – commonly presents in females over age 60 years of age; – pain may or may not be associated w/ acute injury and may be worse at night; – these lesions often show articular degenerative changes, especially when lesions are large or when there is pre-existing varus … Read more
It is estimated that as many as 40 million Americans or 1 in 7 people have some form of arthritic disease. It has been reported that arthritis is the number one cause of disability in America, limiting the everyday activities for approximately seven million individuals. The efforts of medical … Read more
– Distal Femoral Cutting Jig: – Femoral Sizing Guide: – Anterior-Posterior Cutting Jig: – Proximal Tibial Cutting Guide: – Tibial Keel Punch Guides: – Misc.: – Trial Femoral Component: – Patellar Components: Thanks to Dr. Dimmig and Triangle Orthopaedics for their assistance.
– Discussion: – osteopetrosis is failure of osteoclastic and chondroclastic resorption; – bones become exceedingly dense; – marrow space is filled w/ unresorbed dense bone; – disease results from lack of osteoclastic resorption, leading to thickened bones & exclusion of marrow cavity; – there is absence of marrow elements & these patients are susceptible to … Read more