Fracture Dislocations of Olecranon
– Avulsion Fracture – Comminuted Fractures – Distal Olecranon Fracture: – Fracture Dislocations – Oblique Fractures – Surgical Approach: – Transverse Fractures
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Dislocations and Fracture Dislocations of the Hip
– 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
Fracture Dislocations of the Shoulder
– 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
Fracture Dislocations of the Spine
– 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
Forteo
– see: Forteo Web Site
Fosfomycin
– 100 mg/kg/day : peds dosing; Ratio of CSF to Blood Level (%): Normal Meninges:; Inflammed Meninges: >25
Four Part Humeral Fracture
– 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
FPL Advancement and Pull Thru
– 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
Fracture Blisters
– 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
Foot Reconstuctive Surgery
– Discussion: – dorsalis pedis flap: – heel pad reconstruction: – complications of free flap reconstruction include weight bearing induced ulceration under the heel; – this may result from poor tailoring of the flap, lack of heel sensation, … Read more