Data Trace Editor – Discussion: – soft tissue procedures will work only passive ROM is re-established; – Staged Method of Treatment: (from Raymond et al 1982) – use a metacarpal block for anesthesia (for intial three stages); – stage I and II: – lazy “S” incision over … Read more
– Discussion: – used to determine if PIP Joint capsule & extensor mechanism are working normally; – if functioning normally, blocking MP joint hyperextension allows IP joint extension; – Diff Dx of Positive Test: – attentuation of central slip – adherent central slip at the PIP Joint; … Read more
– See: – Biopsy – Chemotherapy: – General Features – radiographic features – histologic features – Location of Tumors: … Read more
– Diff Dx: Painful Joint: – four conditions may cause an excruciatingly painful joint; – infection – Gout or, rarely, Pseudogout; – Rheumatic Fever; – Tumor; – Diff Dx Tumor: – osteoid osteoma … Read more
– See Bone Topics: Calcaneus Capitate Clavicle Coracoid Process Femur Fibula Foot Hamate Humerus Lunate Navicular Olecranon Patella Pisiform Radius Sacrum Scaphoid Scapula Sesamoid Bones (Foot) Sesamoid Bones (Hand); Talus Tibia Trapezium Triquetrium Ulna
– Assessment of Reduction: – amount of radial bow is determined by drawing a line from the biciptial tuberosity to the ulnar aspect of the distal radius; – at the point of maximal radial bow, measure the distance of a line drawn perpendicular to the first line; – Frx Malunion: … Read more
– Discussion: – lag screw: (see: lag screw theory) – in oblique or wedge fractures 3.5 mm cortex screws are inserted as lag screws either separately first or thru the plate; – radial frx: – radial plate is most … Read more
– Discussion: – radionuclide imaging was performed 2-3 hours after administration of technetium-99m methylene diphosphonate, 4 days after injury; – false-positive rate: 6-16% – false-negative rate: 0% Can a day 4 bone scan accurately determine the presence or absence of scaphoid fracture?
– See: – General Discussion of Bone Scans: – Bone Scans in THR: – Discussion: – evaluation of of porous coated prosthesis may require a different interpretation from cemented THR; – bone & fibrous tissue ingrowth into porous acetabular & intertrochanteric surfaces may cause findings unrelated to complications; – with loosening there is … Read more
– See: Total Hip Replacement Menu: – General Discussion of Bone Scans: – Normal THR: – normal study (minimal reative bone formation) may be expected from months to a year after placement; – area of lesser trochanter to midshaft of prosthesis usually becomes normal in about … Read more