Data Trace Editor CPT Jessica D. Cross CPT Daniel R. Possley A. Describe the initial non-surgical and surgical management of extremity fractures I. Introduction A. Majority of wounds sustained by soldiers in combat zone are to the extremities, largely due to the nature of modern body armor1 B. Similarly, high energy extremity injuries are … Read more
Foot Ankle Int. 2009 Apr;30(4):318-325 Erratum in: Foot Ankle Int. 2009 Jun;30(6):vi Tellisi N, Fragomen AT, Kleinman D, O’Malley MJ, Rozbruch SR ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: In recent years ankle distraction arthroplasty has gained popularity in the treatment of ankle arthritis as a means of both maintaining range of motion and avoiding fusion. We … Read more
Foot Ankle Int. 2003 Dec;24(12):897-900 Valderrabano V, Hintermann B, Nigg BM, Stefanyshyn D, Stergiou P ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to determine talar movement (e.g., talar rotation and talar shift during (dorsiflexion/plantarflexion) with respect to the tibia in the normal ankle, in the fused ankle, and in the replaced … Read more
Foot Ankle Int. 1997 Oct;18(10):616-621 Fellmann J, Zollinger H ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: This is a prospective clinical and radiological study of the treatment of talocalcaneal deformity or degeneration by a modified technique of isolated talocalcaneal fusion. METHODS: Thirty-six patients were evaluated with clinical examination, plain dorsoplantar and oblique radiographs, and computed tomography … Read more
– Discussion: – occurs from inappropriate and excessive soft tissue inflammation to irritation of lateral nail fold; – inciting causes include tight fitting shoes, or a sharp spike of nail against lateral nail fold; – w/ an excessive inflammatory response, granulation tissue will grow up and over the nail; … Read more
– Discussion: – these agents bind TNF and block inflammation by inhibiting the subsequent effects of this cytokine; – infliximab: – a chimeric monoclonal antibody against TNF-(alpha) – variable region of a murine antibody grafted to the constant region of a … Read more
– Technical Considerations: – consider debriding the wound with a separate set of surgical instruments / drapes – exposure: extend the traumatic incision longitudinally in order to fully expose zone of injury; – pressure irrigation – debridement of open tibia fractures – Arguments for Leaving Wound Open w/ Delayed Closure: … Read more
– Anterior Talar Impingement Syndrome – Avascular Necrosis and Salvage of Talus Fractures – Blood Supply to Talus – Congenital Vertical Talus – Talar Head Frx – Fractures of the Talar Neck: – Hawkins Classification: – Type I Talar Fractures – Type II Talar Fractures – Type III Talar Fractures – Hawkins Sign – Lateral … Read more
– See: throwing injuries and throwing injuries of the shoulder – Discussion: – phases of throwing: – windup – early cocking – late cocking – wrist begins to cock in preparation for the … Read more
– Inlet View of the Pelvis: (cauded projection) – caudad projection, also called inlet view, best demonstrates ring configuration of pelvis, & narrowing or widening of diameter of ring is immediately apparent. – evaluates for posterior displacement of pelvic ring or opening of pubic symphysis; – technique: – … Read more