Data Trace Editor – Discussion: – most of knee capsule is formed by tendons & their expansions; – anteriorly, tendon of Quads, patella & ligamentum patellae, supplemented by expansion of iliotibial band, serve as capsular ligament; – Posterior Capsule: – thin capsule extends from level immediately above the femoral condyles to posterior border of upper tibia; – its central … Read more
– See: Knee Joint Menu – Discussion: – arthroscopy of the arthritic knee – Arthroscopy following TKR – chondral and osteochondral injuries of the knee – meniscal tears: – prevalence of wrong pre-operative diagnosis or additional pathology: – always consider an alternative diagnosis especially in younger patients (in whom bone tumors should be considered); – ” … Read more
– See: – Polyethylene Wear: Discussion – Total Knee Replacement Menu: – Resistance to Wear: – conformation of the bearing surfaces is important because it is factor in the determination of contact stress; – increases in material strength, will usually result in increases … Read more
– Discussion: – IM may be most reliable technique for achieving union; – w/ TKR infection, IM fusion needs to be performed in a staged fasion with removal of components and control of infection before fusion is attempted; – contra indications: – active infection: … Read more
– History: -Maurice Klippel and Andre Feil first to describe syndrome in 1912 -Characterized by patients with: Short neck Low hairline Decreased cervical motion -Fewer than 50% with congenital defects of cervical spine have … Read more
(based on classification of King et al) assistance provided by Ben Allen Jr. M.D. – See: Selection of Fusion Level: – Discussion: – consists of a major thoracic curve (does not cross mid-line) and a flexible secondary lumbar curve; – treatment: – distraction is the primary form of treatment; – fusions should not end at … Read more
(based on classification of King et al) assistance provided by Ben Allen Jr. M.D. – See: Selection of Fusion Level: – Discussion: – “S” shaped thoracolumbar curve crosses midline; – thoracic curve is larger and stiffer than lumbar curve; – selective arthrodesis of the thoracic curve in King type II curves may lead to larger … Read more
(based on classification of King et al) assistance provided by Ben Allen Jr. M.D. – See: Selection of Fusion Level: – Discussion – S thoracolumbar curve crosses midline; – flexibility: lumbar < thoracic – lumbar curve is larger; – treatment: fuse lumbar and thoracic vertebrae; – treatment: – the goal w/ this type of curve … Read more
– See: Carpal Instability – Discussion: – scaphoid normally tends to flex under compressive load, and exerts a similar influence on lunate due to ligamentous attachments; – triquetrum tends to extend w/ compressive loading & will tend to move the lunate into extension; – hence lunate is in a … Read more
Incidence of hardware-related pain and its effect on functional outcomes after open reduction and internal fixation of ankle fractures. Isolated fracture of the lateral malleolus requires no treatment. 49 prospective cases of supination-eversion type II ankle fractures. Examination of the pathologic anatomy of ankle fractures Stable lateral malleolar fractures treated with aircast ankle brace and … Read more