Data Trace Editor – Discussion: – see flexion gap – is space between transverse cut on distal femur & transverse proximal tibial cut while the knee is in complete extension; – while minor loss of knee flexion or mild instability in flexion can be tolerated, priority is always be given to extension gap adjustments; … Read more
20520 EXCISION FOREIGN BODY MUSCLE 20525 EXCISION FOREIGN BODY MUSCLE 20650 WIRE/PIN FOR TRACTION 20670 REMOVE IMPLANT(eg WIRE) 20680 REMOVE IMPLANT DEEP 21555 EXCISION BENIGN TUMOR 21556 EXCISION … Read more
– Discussion: – in elderly pts w/ comminuted frx, excision of up to 50% of olecranon can be well tolerated (no instability) – if distal surface of semilunar notch of ulna & coronoid are not injured upto 80% of olecranon may be excised w/o producing instability; – … Read more
Discussion – descision to excise the head of the radius depends associated elbow injuries as well as severity of radial head frx; – it has been determined that the stabilizing effect of radial head comes into play only when the MCL ligament has been disrupted, which explains why excision of radial head (w/ … Read more
11100 SKIN BIOPSY 11200 EXCISE SKIN TAG UP TO 15 11400 EXCISION LESION TRUNK 11420 EXCISION LESION HEAD HAND FT. 11600 EXCISION MALIGNANT LESION TRUNK 15100 SPLIT GRAFT TRUNK SCALP … Read more
– Technique: – patient is placed on a bean bag in a true lateral position; – slightly flexing the knee and placing it on a padded Mayo stand may facilitate positioning; – calcaneus is approached thru an extensile right angled incision, which curves sharply between … Read more
– Clinical Findings: – history: patient may complain of a subjective knee hyperextension sensation, and twisting or pivoting are also difficult; – lack of contained effusion is suggestive of posterolateral capsular injury; – look for diffuse tenderness over the posterolateral joint region, fibular head, and joint line; … Read more
– Discussion: – serial diagnostic exam should take into consideration static deformities of the lower extremities, gait, ROM, tenderness, and knee stability; – in the child w/ a painful knee, it is essential to closely examine the hip as hip pathology can refer pain to the hip; – Examination: – Gait: … Read more
– Inspection: – look at shoes for signs of abnormal wear; – inspect standing foot and ankle alignment from behind; – note arch height; – Assessment of Gait: – always examine the soles of the patient’s shoes for signs of asymmetrical wear; – look for … Read more
– See: – Knee Exam – Patellar Malalignment – Exam: – hemarthrosis – ligamentous laxity: – persons at risk for patellar instability may exhibit generalized ligamentous laxity & poorly developed vastus medialis; – if hyperlaxity is present, consider collagen disorder … Read more