Data Trace Editor – Discussion: – hemiarthroplasty menu – Complications: – acetabular ingrowth may be difficult because of osteoporotic bone; – dislocation: – Dislocation Rate After Conversion from Hip Hemiarthroplasty to Total Hip Arthroplasty References: – Conversion from failed hemiarthroplasty to total hip arthroplasty: a Norwegian Arthroplasty Register analysis of 595 hips with previous … Read more
– Discussion: – can reduce back and knee pain; – improved ability to sit for longer periods of time; – increased incidence of dislocation; – indications for conversion: – painful pseudarthrosis – pseudorthrosis rates … Read more
– Indications: – for undisplaced vertical, peripheral, comminuted, or even transverse frxs associated with 2 mm or less of step-off incongruity in articular surface, and/or less than 3 mm of fragment separation; – usually, the extensor mechanism is not totally disrupted at the time of such fractures; … Read more
– Anterior Posterior Compression Injuries – Iliac Wing: Fractures – Lateral Compression Injuries – Malgaigne Fracture – Posterior Pelvic Injury – Sacral Fractures – Sacroiliac Fracture Dislocations – Symphysis Pubis Injuries
Discussion: – is especially indicated when other treament methods are not effective; – specific indications include significant extremity shortening, significant extremity shortening, multidirectional instability, recurrent instability following revision, neurologic disorder; – constrained acetabular component: – complications: – fatigue fracture of the constraining ring (due to chronic impingement of constraining ring against the neck of femoral … Read more
– See: – Pressure Irrigation – Topical Agents and Antiseptics – Management: – antibiotic bead pouch: – after stabilization has been completed, osseous defects may be filled w/ antibiotic-impregnated methylmethacrylate beads; – these are made by the mixing … Read more
– See: – Crankshaft Phenomenon: – Epiphysiodesis – Hemivertebrae: – Pathogenesis – Spine Development – Segmented Vertebrae: – Spina Bifida – Spondylosis – Unilateral Bar – Associated Malformations: … Read more
– Discussion: – stenosing tenosynovitis of the flexor pollicis longus in childhood is relatively uncommon condition which causes triggering, IP joint flexion contracture, and a flexor tendon nodule over the metacarpal head level (Notta’s nodule); – although present at birth, dx often not made until 4-6 months of age – … Read more
– Discussion: – irreducible dorsal dislocation of the navicular on the talus w/ fixed talo-navicular complex; – CVT is a common cause of rigid flat foot, which can be isolated, or can occur with chromosomal abnormalities, myeloarthropathies (myelomeningocele), & neurologic disorders; – pathoanatomy: … Read more
– Discussion: – occurs due to failure of union between medial & lateral ossification centers of clavicle; – involve the right clavicle most often (when left side is involved, look for dextrocardia); – birth trauma plays no role in this condition, and this condition is not associated w/ neurofibromatosis; … Read more