The Hip - book

Orthofix

    – Metacarpal Pin Insertion:        – 2.7 mm drill is used for both cortices for 3.3 mm thread and 4 mm shank are used for most applications;        – tapered screws should not be backed out, since they will loosen;        – cortical screw: either: 4.5/3.5 thread diameter and … Read more

ORIF of Calcaneal Frx Using Lateral Approach

– Preoperative Planning:                   – Surgical Stratedgy:      – pt in true lateral position      – J or L approach w/ subperiosteal dissection off lateral wall, including calcaneo-fibular ligament (sural nerve in flap);      – extension from tuberosity to calcaneo-cuboid (watch peroneals)      – … Read more

ORIF of Distal Radius Fractures

– Discussion: (distal radius fracture menu and colles fracture) – volar surface of distal part of radius is slightly flattened, except for its distal margin, which slopes volarly to form a prominent ridge from which volar radiocarpal ligaments originate. – short radiolunate ligament originates off of volar margin of lunate facet and attaches to volar surface of lunate and helps maintaining stability … Read more

Opponens Pollicis

  – Origin:     flexor retinaculum and tubercle of trapezium bone; – Insertion:  radial side of entire length of first metacarpal bone; – Action:     flexes & abducts first metacarpal w/ medial rotation at hand; – Synergists: abductor pollicis,  adductor pollicis; – Nerve:        Median, C8 > T1; – Discussion:   … Read more