Spinal Compression Fractures
– Atraumatic Compression Frx: – diff Dx: – osteoporosis – osteomalacia – pagets disease – multiple myeloma; … Read more
Data Trace Editor
Concussion
– See: head injury menu – Discussion: – key question is whether the patient has any degree of amnesia (either antegrade or retrograde); – assessment / exam: – sports concussion assessment Tool 2 – ability to repeat the names of four objects 2 minutes after having been given them … Read more
Conditions Associated w/ Pes Planus
– Discussion: – flexible flatfoot: may be divided into congenital and acquired forms: – congenital flat foot: – idiopathic – valgus hindfoot deformity in CP … Read more
Conditions of the Ribs
Local Tenderness – Fibrous Dysplasia ——————————————- Yes – Eosinophilic granuloma ————————————– Yes – Ewing’s sarcoma: diaphyseal region ————————- Yes [Tumors of the ribs in children]
Complications of Rotator Cuff Surgery
– Detached Deltoid: – deltoid tendon & muscle that are reattached to raw acromial bone edge can pull away if they are improperly attached – if deltoid detachment occurs, it should be repaired as soon as possible, because if fixed contracture of deltoid develops little can be done; – Axillary Nerve Injury: … Read more
Complications of Shoulder Arthroplasty
– Hematoma: – Infection associated with hematoma formation after shoulder arthroplasty – Fractures – fractures may occur at the tip of the prosthesis; – long oblique and spiral fractures can be treated non operatively as long as good alignment is maintained; – transverse or short oblique fractures may not … Read more
COMPLICATIONS OF TPN
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Composition of Commonly used Crystalloids
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Compliance
Compliance is a reflection of FRC and CCV, and reflects the ease with which ventilatory work is performed; Compliance = Tidal vol / (PIP – PEEP) – Normal > 100 ml/cm H2O; – Use the compliance to guide increase in PEEP; – As long as compliance remains normal, PEEP may be increased to about 10 … Read more
Complications of ACL Reconstructions
– Discussion: – superficial phlebitis – proximal tibial anesthesia – patellofemoral pain / pathology: – references: – Patellofemoral problems after intraarticular anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. – Patellofemoral problems after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. – Pain after use of … Read more