Data Trace Editor – 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
– 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
– Discussion: – broad range of forces acts upon the hip joint; – muscles that cross hip joint generate most of the load that it bears; – femoral neck fracture: – distance between the head and shaft of the femur determines the moment arm … Read more
– See: Prosthetic Feet: – Discussion: – it is important that the foot gets flat on the floor as quickly as possible after heel strike; – if plantar flexion bumper provides too much resistance at heel strike, the knee may buckle; – SACH foot with a firm heel cushion … Read more
– 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
– See: Plantar Muscles of the Foot: Origin: between the tendons of the flexor digitorum longus, except the1st, which arises from the middle side of the first tendon of the flexor digitorum longus; Insertion: on the medial side of the proximal phalanx, into the expansions … Read more
– Indications: – temporary fixation of foot to eliminate ankle & soft tissue motion at frx site may be needed w/ open frx treated w/ external fixators; – patient w/ concurrent head injury or severe soft tissue wounds involving muscles that control ankle or foot motion; – foot inclusion … Read more
– Discussion: – pattern of cerebral palsy influences type of foot & ankle deformities; – ankle equinus: – equinovarus: – pes valgus: – equinovalgus deformity: – is more common in children w/ diplegia and spastic quadriplegia; – … Read more
– Diabetic Foot – Treatment Considerations – Syme’s Amputation – Ankle-level amputation. – Chopart Amputations: – The Modified Chopart’s Amputation. – Resurrection of the amputations of Lisfranc and Chopart for diabetic gangrene. – Congenital Chopart amputation. A functional assessment. – Pirogoff: – Pirogoff Amputation for Foot Trauma: An Unusual Amputation Level A … Read more
– See Lovenox – Discussion: – synthetically manufactured pentasaccharide anticoagulant; – inhibitor of antithrombin (see coagulation cascade); – in contrast to heparins (which inactivate factor Xa and thrombin), fondaparinux only inhibits antithrombin; – dosage: 2.5 mg SQ q24 Effect of low molecular weight heparin (dalteparin) and fondaparinux … Read more