Triceps Brachii
– origin: lateral head: superior 1/2 of post. lat. surface of humerus; long head: infraglenoid tuberosity of scapula; medial head: – inferior 2/3 on posterior surface of the humerus, beginning at the spiral … Read more
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Triazolam/Halcion
for insomnia, sedative, hypnotic; short acting benzodiazepine: Initially .125mg (elderly)– 0.25mg (Adult) at hs; usual dose range:.25-.5mg PO hs prn; decrease dose in the elderly or debilitated patients; Note that pyschic and or physical dependence may occur; additive CNS depression with ETOH and other depressants; hallucinations may occur in the elderly; Contraindicated with hypersensitivity to … Read more
Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex
– See: – Ligaments of the Wrist and RU Joint – Discussion: – is ulnar continuation of distal radius & presents concave surface for articulation w/ lunate & triquetrium; – ular side of the wrist is supported by the TFCC, which articulates w/ both the lunate and the triquetrum; – TFCC is prone to injury due … Read more
Triangular Space of Shoulder
– See: – see quadrangular space – Formed by Borders of: -Teres Major -Teres Minor – Long Head of triceps – scapular circumflex artery travels posteriorly thru trinagular space
Triamcinolone
– See: Steroids Menu – Preparations for Intra-articular Injection: – triamcinolone hexacetonide (Aristospan) – used for large joints; – has a tendency to cause skin atrophy and hypopigmentation; – has a long lasting effect; … Read more
Treatment: SCFE:
– Discussion: – acute slip: – acute on chronic slip: – chronic slip: – treatment of is designed to fuse epiphysis on femoral neck which prevents further slipping; – this usually involves insertion of one or more screws into anterior aspect of greater trochanter or … Read more
Treatment Options for Scoliosis
(based on classification of King et al) assistance provided by Ben Allen Jr. M.D. … Read more
Treatment of Volar Wrist Ganglions
– Discussion: – 20% of all ganglia – most common site at volar wrist crease between the FCR and APL at the scaphotrapezoid joint; – volar ganglions may be less amenable to aspiration than dorsal ganglions since the radial artery may be adjacent to the cyst – recurrence … Read more
Treatment of Tuberculosis Infection
– Management: – preventive therapy with Insoniazid given for 6-12 months is effective in decreasing the risk of future tuberculosis; – persons for whom preventitive therapy is indicated include: household members and other close contacts of potentially infectious persons; – newly infected persons; persons with past Tuberculosis or with a significant … Read more
Treatment of SIADH: See Diff Dx
– Correction of Underlying Dz if present; – Rapid correction during acute treatment should not exceed 20 mEq/lit rise in serum Na concentration during 1st 48 hrs of Rx; (otherwise may develop Central Pontine Myelinosis); – goal is to correct Serum Sodium to a minimum of 125 mEq/lit. – Water restriction, usually to … Read more