Ortho Oracle - orthopaedic operative atlas

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 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

Treatment of Hemophilia

– Discussion:     – replacement of missing clotting factor remains the essential method of treatment;     – many hemorrhages are treated w/ home infusions;           – this allows bleeding to be controlled earlier;           – major hemorrhagic emergencies are reduced; – Activity of Tranfused Factor … Read more

Treatment of Displaced Scaphoid Fractures

– See:   – Casting of Scaphoid Fractures   – Surgery and Approach to the Scaphoid   – Herbert Screw Fixation of Scaphoid Fractures   – Closed Reduction of Scaphoid Fractures   – Radiographic Imaging – Definition: Unstable Scaphoid Fracture – Discussion: – one must differentiate between stable & unstable acute frx, since stable fractures … Read more

Treatment of DVT and PE

Clinical Cardiology: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Pulmonary Embolism: Report of the WHO/International Society and Federation of Cardiology Task Force. Subcutaneous low-molecular-weight heparin compared with continuous intravenous heparin in the treatment of proximal-vein thrombosis. Heparin for 5 days as compared with 10 days in the initial treatment of proximal venous thrombosis. Is anticoagulation indicated for asymptomatic postoperative … Read more

Treatment of Hypnatremia with Volume Depletion

–Na deficit: mmol Na = (Serum Na desired – Serum Na) x (TBW) where TBW = 0.6 x wt (kg)  –Plan to correct half the deficit over 24 hrs; Note: To raise Serum Na from 120 to 135 for a 70 kg pt, will require 4 lit of NS;  – Note: Rapid correction during acute … Read more

Treatment of Dorsal Wrist Ganglions

– Open Resection:     – short transverse incision directly over the mass;     – dorsal ganglions are often located between the EPL and EDC tendons;     – retinaculum is incised between the 2nd and 4th extensor compartments (EPL tendon sheath need not be incised);     – main cyst and its pedicle … Read more

Treatment of DDH: New born (birth to 6 months)

– Discussion:     – treatment is directed at stabilizing hip that has positive Ortolani or Barlow test or to reducing dislocated hip w/ mild to moderate adduction contracture;     – implications of positive Ortolani & Barlow’s Test are different;           – Barlow’s Test identifies unstable hip that requires dynamic … Read more

Treatment of DDH

– See:        – DDH        – Impediments to Reduction in DDH        – Medial Approach to Hip        – Open Reduction        – Pelvic Osteotomy – Treatment Goals:     – goal is to achieve and manitain a concentric reduction of hip joint;     – concave acetabulum cannot develop without concentric force … Read more