The Hip - book

Orthopaedic Manifestations of Myelomeningocele

– Discussion of Myelodysplasia – Spinal Deformities: – vertebral column development: – scoliotic & kyphosis in myelomeningocele may be either congenital or paralytic, or combination of both; – scoliosis in myelomenigocele: – kyphosis in myelomenigocele: – need to distinguish between 2 distinct types of kyphosis both of which are centered over mid lumbar segment; – … Read more

Orthopaedic Anesthesia

– See:         – Anesthesia and Timing for Femoral Neck Fractures:         – Anesthesia in the Spinal Cord Injured Patient:         – Cardiac Orders / Meds:         – Malignant Hyperthermia:         – Risk Assessment:          – Anesthetic Agents:                – Lidocaine:               … Read more

Orthopaedic Care of the Diabetic Patient

 – See: General Orders – Effects on Musculoskeletal System: – see importance of glucose control in the surgical patient     – diabetic foot pathology: – vascular pathology: – diabetic charcot foot and ankle: – neuropathic ulceration: – diabetic osteomyelitis – experimental evidence that suggests that gram positive bacteria thrive in hyperglycemic state and that gram negative … Read more

Orthopaedic Aspects of Leprosy

– Discussion:     – causative organism of leprosy is M. leprae;           – acid-fast, obligate, intracellular gram-positive bacillus that reproduces maximally at 27°C to 30°C;     – frequent subacute polyarthritis involving the small joints of the hands and feet;     – organism infects the skin and cutaneous nerves, … Read more