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Medications for Osteomyelitis

The penetration characteristics of cefazolin, cephalothin, and cephradine into bone in patients undergoing total hip replacement. Concentration of antibiotics in normal bone after intravenous injection. Benefits and risks of sequential parenteral–oral cephalosporin therapy for suppurative bone and joint infections. Oral ciprofloxacin compared with parenteral antibiotics in the treatment of osteomyelitis. Oral ciprofloxacin treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa … Read more

Medications which cause Eosinophilia

– Aspirin  – Bleclomethasone  – Carbamazepine  – Chlorpromazine  – Chlorpropamide  – Cromolyn sodium  – Imipramine  – Mephenesin  – Methotrexate  – Naproxen  – Nitrofurantoin  – Penicillamine  – Penicillin G  – Sulfonamides  – Tetracycline

Medroxyprogesterone/Provera

– Discussion:  – for secondary amenorrhea & abnormal uterine bleeding & hormonal imbalance;  – secondary amenorrhea: 5-10mg PO qd for 5 days-10 days;  – withdrawl bleeding should occur within 5-7 days after d/cing;; Protocol for Osteoporosis: #1 (for women w/ a uterus w/o vaginal withdrawl bleeding – 60%)  – Premarin 0.625 mg PO qd for … Read more

Melone Classification for Distal Radius Fractures

– Components: Shaft, Radial Styloid, and Dorsal Medial and Palmar Medial Parts; – Type I:     – colles frx equiv: undisplaced and minimally comminuted; – Type II:     – die punch frx: unstable w/ moderate to severe displacement;     – similar to Mayo class II: displaced frx involving radioscaphoid joint;     … Read more

Meniscii

 – Discussion: – semilunar cartilages are extensions of tibial articulation of knee; – w/o menisci, tibial articulation is incongruous with the femur; – microscopic features – vascular anatomy – anatomy: – medial meniscus – bucket handle meniscus tear – posterior horn tears of medial meniscus – lateral meniscus – discoid meniscus – ref: A Quantitative … Read more

Menu for the Tibia / Tibia Frx

Frx Treatment Methods: Casting of Tibial Fractures External Fixators Plating of Tibial Fractures: Intramedullary Nails for Tibial Fracture:   Amputation following Fractures of the Tibia Blood Supply Blounts Disease Bone Grafting for Tibial Fracture Bowing of Tibia: Anterolateral Bowing: Posteromedial Tibial Bowing: Casting of Tibial Fractures Classification of Open Tibial Fractures: Compartment Syndrome following Tibial … Read more

Laceration Injuries at the Wrist

– Discussion: Zone IV:     – extends from distal end of transverse retinacular ligament to proximal margin;     – combined nerve – tendon procedure may be delayed for 21 days if wound is contaminated, if crushing trauma has occurred;     – median nerve management: (nerve repair)            – lacerations of flexor tendons within … Read more

Medical Topic Index

  The Merk Manual Medical Calculator Categories eMedicine Online Text Electronic Textbook of Dermatology Agency for Health Care Policy and Research Textbook in Medical Physiology And Pathophysiology Surgical Treatment – Evidence Based and Problem-Oriented. NCBI Bookshelf Clinician’s Handbook of Preventive Services Todar’s Online Textbook of Bacteriology Dictionary English to Spanish Translator History template builder   … Read more

Antibiotics for Osteomyelitis:

– Discussion:     – antibiotics     – criteria for oral antibiotics      – ATB treatment based on organism     – references:                    – Antimicrobial treatment of osteomyelitis.                    – Long-term intravenous therapy with use of peripherally inserted silicone-elastomer catheters in orthopaedic patients. … Read more