Frost Bite
– Pathophysiology: – effects of cooling: – temperature of the hands and feet is partially determined by ateriovenous regulation of blood flow; – vascular effects: – severe vasoconstriction 2nd to increased sympathetic tone; … Read more
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Fractures of the Talar Head
– Discussion: – account for 5 to 10 percent of all talar frx – mechanism: compressive force with a plantar flexed foot; – low incidence of AVN due to good vascularity; – sequelae: – difficulty in recognition, mid tarsal instability, arthrosis, … Read more
Fractures of the Talar Neck
– Radiographic Evaluation: – associated injuries: – medial malleolus frx (AP view); – sustentacular tali frx; – metatarsal head frx; – its essential to gauge amount of dorsal and medial comminution of talar neck, as well as tendency for varus angulation; – Hawkins Classification – type I talar fractures – type II talar fractures – type … Read more
Fractures of the Talus
– Type I: – non displaced fracture of talar neck: – only those frxs in which there is no displacement of the subtalar joints should be designated as type I frxs; – type I frxs are treated w/ below the knee cast immobilization for 8-12 weeks until clinical & x-ray signs … Read more
Fibulectomy for Fractures of the Tibia with Intact Fibula
– Discussion: – displaced tibia frx assoc w/ intact fibula are difficult to maintain in plaster; – varus malunion of tibia is common and difficult to overcome; – delayed union and tibial non unions are also common when tibial frx occurs with an intact fibula; – hypertrophic … Read more
Frankel Grade Function
A complete paralysis B sensory function only below the injury level C incomplete motor function below injury level D fair to good motor function below injury level … Read more
Free Vascularized Fibular Grafting
– Surgical Technique: – Post Operative Care and Rehab: – FVFG at Duke University: The staff of the Duke University Orthopaedics wishes to provide efficient & effective care for you. The following information will enable you to utilize our practice most effectively. – Clinic Visits and … Read more
Fractures of the Lateral Talar Process
– Discussion: – two processes, lateral & posterior, project from body of talus; – either process may be fractured, either as isolated injury or assoc w/ other ankle or talar injuries; – it is frequently confused w/ an ankle sprain; – non union is a frequent complication … Read more
Fractures of the Olecranon
– See: – Pediatric Frx of the Olecranon – Radial Head Fractures – Discussion: – low energy olecranon fractures: – most commonly occur in elderly patients, and result from indirect trauma; – fracture and results from a sudden pull of both the triceps and brachialis muscles; – frx begins at midpoint of trochlear notch and … Read more
Fractures of the Patella
– See: – Anatomy – Biomechanics – Classification of Patellar Fractures – Osteochondral Frx – Pediatric Patellar Avulsion Fractures – Discussion: – classification of patellar fractures – mechanism: – direct trauma … Read more