Data Trace Editor – See: – Radial Ulnar Joints – Rheumatoid Arthritis – Discussion: – ulnar caput syndrome results from synovitis stretching ulnar carpal ligaments; – there is dorsal dislocation of distal ulna, supination of carpus on hand, volar subluxation of the ECU; – left untreated, ulnar translocation … Read more
– for siezure disorders, 2nd line treatment for temporal lobe, grand mal, but not for petit mal siezures; – Adult: 200 mg bid, initially; Increase by 200 mg/day, then usually 800-1200 mg/day; – Note Hematological side effects; Must check CBC, – Serum levels:8-12; > 15 is toxic; – Peds: < 6yrs: Initial: 10 mg/kg/day divided bid; … Read more
– Discussion: – camptodactyly involves a PIP flexion deformity which usually involves the little finger; – deformity is likely due to imbalance caused by extensor hood insufficiency, a tight FDS, and/or abnormal intrinsic insertion volarward; – cases which involve contracture of the FDS, may show a dynamic … Read more
– Discussion: – cancellous or spongy bone is found at ends of long bones & makes up greater part of cuboidal bones; – its chemical composition and ultrastructure are identical to that of cortical bone; – cancellous bone is also formed in layers & is, therefore, lamellar bone; – … Read more
– 6.5 mm cancellous bone screw: – has an unthreaded shaft of diameter 4.5 mm, a thread diameter of 6.5 mm, and a core diameter is 3 mm, and either a 16 mm or 32 mm thread length; – pre-drilling: – … Read more
– See: Antifungal Agents and Diflucan Treatment of candidosis in severely injured adults with short-course, low-dose amphotericin B. Ketoconazole prevents Candida sepsis in critically ill surgical patients. Candida infection in massively burned patients Candida. A decreasing problem for the burned patient Eradication of Candida burn wound septicemia in massively burned patients. A ten-year review of Candida … Read more
– Indications for Closed Reduction and Fixation: – indications for closed reduction and fixation: – physiologically young patient: age < 65, working patient, good bone stock; – demented elderly patient that requires total care; – adequate closed reduction w/ no frx comminution or femoral neck defects; – patient should be aware that with an inadequate … Read more
– Discussion: – muscle contraction is regulated by calcium ions, which will change thin filament into an activated state by binding to troponin; – release of calcium actives the myosin-ATP complex, which motors the sliding action between actin and myosin; – in absence of calcium, troponin & tropomyosin interfere … Read more