Data Trace Editor – Discussion: – comprise 12-15% of clavicular frx & are subclassified according to location of CC ligaments relative to fracture fragments; – distal clavicle fractures may have a high incidence of non union but most of these are asymptomatic, and of these only a small number will be severe enough to require surgery; – … Read more
– Discussion: – indicated in cases where a minimal number of group fasicles can clearly be indentified; – may be indicated in lacerations of the median and ulnar nerves in the distal forearm; – Operative Technique: – expsure and debridement: – see: phalangeal incisions: … Read more
– For treatment of ringworm infections of the skin, hair, and nails that will not respond to topical agents alone; – Adult: Tinea corporis: 330-375mg PO qd for 2-4wks; – Tinea cruris: 330-375 mg PO qd for 2-4 weeks; – Tinea capitis: 330-375 mg PO qd for 4-6 wks; – Tinea pedis:660-750mg PO qd for … Read more
– See: Atlanto-Axial Subluxation: – Discussion: – atlantoaxial rotary subluxation in association w/ pharyngeal infection, occurs predominantly in children; – it results in severe torticollis, resistant to manual therapy; – > 5 mm of anterior displacement of arch of C-1 (Fielding type III) indicates disruption of both facet capsules as … Read more
– Discussion: – extra-articular arthrodesis which is useful in blocking subtalar motion in those patients who have no gross skeletal deformities but have instability of the hindfoot; – this arthrodesis is particularlly applicable in children, since there is little interference with future growth of the foot; – spastic pes … Read more
– See: Green Stick Frx – Discussion: – greenstick frx of the distal radius may occur along ulnar frx at same level; – Acceptable reduction: – infants: upto 30 deg angulation can be accepted; – children: upto 15 deg can be accepted; – Management: – these do … Read more
– See: Green Stick Frx – Discussion: – occurs most often in children less than 8 yrs of age as a result of a fall on an outstretched hand; – anatomically the frx tends to occur just distal to insertion of pronator teres, and therefore distal fragment is supinated as compared … Read more
– See: – Greenstick Frx of Distal Radius & Ulna – Green Stick Frxs of Mid 1/3 of Radius & Ulna – Discussion: – frx may be incomplete (greenstick) in radius and/or ulna, or the frx may be complete in one bone and incomplete (green stick) in … Read more
– See: Fracture Dislocation – Discussion: – isolated displaced greater tuberosity fractures are thought to occur in less than 2% of proximal humeral frx; – greater tuberosity fragments w/ its attached rotator cuff will characteristically have a longitudinal tear in the cuff between the supraspinatus and subscapularis tendons; … Read more
– See: Total Hip Replacement Menu: – Discussion: – indications for osteotomy: – considerations for wire re-attachment: – wires can theoretically undergo gavanic corrosion if they are close to or touch the metal implant; – this is usually of little significance even if the wires … Read more