Data Trace Editor – Discussion: – hip dislocations are typically caused by high-energy trauma, usually from motor-vehicle accidents. – they occur most frequently in young patients; – types of dislocations: – anterior dislocation – central acetabular fracture dislocations … Read more
– See: – Anterior Dislocation of the Shoulder – Posterior Shoulder Dislocation – Proximal Humeral Fracture – Three Part Fracture Dislocation – Discussion: – frx dislocations may be considered an extension of two, three, and four part frx classifictions; … Read more
– Discussion: – fracture dislocation injuries involve disruption of all three columns by a combination of compression, tension, rotation, and/or shear; – posteror to anterior shear type: – occurs w/ direct load to back, superior vertebral body segments are displaced anteriorly with respect to those below; … Read more
– see: Forteo Web Site
– 100 mg/kg/day : peds dosing; Ratio of CSF to Blood Level (%): Normal Meninges:; Inflammed Meninges: >25
– Discussion: – 4 segment frx is most difficult to treat & is assoc w/ poorest results; – vascular supply to the humeral head – added to problems of three part frx, namely delayed union or non union, is avascular necrosis of the humeral head; – the … Read more
– Technique: – Brunner Incision is made extending from distal phalanx of thumb to the MP crease; – digital nerves and vessels are identified (protected by Grayson’s ligament); – dissection procedes down to the oblique and transverse flexor tendon sheaths; – the proximal … Read more
– Discussion: – refers to the blisters which from swollen skin overlying fractures; – most commonly arise over tibia, ankle, and elbow; – when fracture blisters are present at the time of surgery, wound complications will develop in the majority of patients; – when fracture blisters develop … Read more
– Above the Level of the Pectoralis: – frx above level of pectoralis allows proximal frag to abduct & rotate internally, owing to action of rotator cuff; – pectoralis has greatest influence on shaft segment & tends to displace it medially and anteriorly; – Above the Deltoid: … Read more
– See: Flexor muscles of the Forearm: – Superficial muscles arise from a common tendon attached to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, and divide into lateral and medial groups; – Lateral three of these muscles: Brachioradialis Extensor … Read more