Data Trace Editor – Discussion: – there is a transverse fracture in the coronal calcaneal plane that occurs between the posterior facet and the Achilles insertion; – hence, the secondary fracture line extends from crucial angle of Gissane to posterior border of calaneus, exiting on superior surface of calcaneus (posterior to posterior margin of posterior facet); – the posterior … Read more
Joint Topics: Friction and Lubrication Neurogenic joint Open Joint Injuries Septic Joint Specific Joints / Regions: Acromioclavicular Joint Ankle Joint Cervical Spine CMC Joint of Thumb Elbow Joint Foot Hand Hip Joint Knee Joint MP joint Phalangeal Joints Radial Ulnar Joints Sacro-iliac Joint Shoulder joint Spine Sternoclavicular Joint: Sub-Talar Joint Thumb CMC and MP Joints … Read more
– See: Midfoot/Forefoot Fractures – Discussion: – involves frx at base of fifth metatarsal at metaphyseal-diaphyseal junction, which typically extends into the 4-5 intermetatarsal facet; – Jones frx is located w/in 1.5 cm distal to tuberosity of 5th metatarsal & should not be confused w/ more common avulsion frx of 5 th metatarsal styloid; – … Read more
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– See: – Cervical Spine in JRA – Upper Extremity: JRA – Discussion: – joints may appear worse than they feel; – joint effusion may be only finding; – child may walk on affected joint, despite swelling, warmth, & limitation of motion; – … Read more
– Discussion: – most common type seen in children & young adults; – occurs in about 5% of the population; – more common in Eskimos; – more common in yound white males involved in hyperextension activities; – most common … Read more
– Discussion: (see bacterial menu) – see debridement and washout of infected TKR – success rate can be as high a 71% in well selected patients; – criteria include acute infection (symptoms less than 1 month) in THR that have been inserted either acutely or years in the past; … Read more
– Discussion: – outcome studies: – references: – Two-stage reconstruction of a total hip arthroplasty because of infection. – Surgical treatment of the infected hip implant. Two-stage reimplantation with a one-month interval. … Read more
– Discussion: – indicated for resistant hyperglycemia or DKA; – patients treated with the insulin drip typically need 0.3 to 0.4 of insulin per gram of glucose per hour; – hence, D5W at 100 ml/hr (5 gm/hr) requires 1.5 to 2.0 U/hour of insulin; – Method … Read more
– Discussion: – locking hook spinal rod is constructed of extra hard, 316 L stainless; – it is 5 x 7 mm in diameter and threaded at both ends for attachment hook, which are adjusted longitudinally using a pair of nuts; – hooks are rotationally locked to the rod by … Read more