Data Trace Editor – Discussion: – transverse carpal ligament, is a heavy band of fibers which runs between hamate & pisiform medially to scaphoid and trapezium laterally, and forms fibrous sheath which contains carpal tunnel anteriorly within fibro-osseous tunnel; – posteriorly, tunnel is bordered by carpal bones, and transports median nerve & finger flexor … Read more
– See: – Avulsion Fracture – Comminuted Fractures – Fracture Dislocations – Oblique Fractures – Surgical Approach: – Discussion: – transverse frx enters semilunar notch, & amount of separation of is influenced by the pull of triceps muscle … Read more
– Evaluation of Muscle: – about 5% of shoulders that have had an anterior dislocation will sustain a irrepairable injury to the subscapularis, which will contribute to further instability; – in this case, a pectoralis transfer would be indicated; – Preparation: – identify the anterior humeral circumflex … Read more
– See: – Safe Zone of Pin Insertion Wires Insertion Techniques – Wire Characteristics: – in general 1.5 to 1.8 mm wires need no incision or drill sheath, but larger, 2.0 wires may be inserted w/ sheath through incision; – larger diameter wires will increase … Read more
– See: Blood Prod Menu – Discussion: – septic reaction: considered when high fever and hypotension accompany a transfusion reaction; – transmission of disease: – HIV: risk is estimated to be about 1 in 200,000-800,000; – hepatitis B: estimated … Read more
– Blood Product Menu: – pRBC’s / Fresh Frozen Plasma / Platlets / Cryoprecipitate / Transfusion Therapy / Coag Pathway – Indications for Blood Transfusion: – Methods to Decrease Transfusion: – erythropoietin – The effects of recombinant human erythropoietin on perioperative transfusion requirements in patients having a major orthopaedic operation. … Read more
– Aprotinin: – hemostatic agent which regulates the following: – regulates fibrinolysis – intrinsic coagulation pathway – stabilizes platelet function – exhibits anti-inflammatory properties through inhibition of serine proteases; – in the report by JM Murkin MD et al (JBJS May 2000, Vol 82-A, No 5 Page 675), the … Read more
– Discussion: – upper trunk brachial plexus injuries are common football tackling injuries, which may be refered to as “stingers;”; – named for temporary sensation that radiates from the shoulder to the hand; – most often involves C5 and C6 nerve roots, which make up the upper trunk of the brachial plexus … Read more
– Discussion: – condition which is associated with swelling, erythema, and pain in fingers; – the middle phalanx is affect most often (distal phalanx rarely involved); – most often affects children but can affect adults; – condition may be more common during the winter … Read more
– Discussion: – used to evaluate capsule of shoulder, & glenoid labrum, subscapularis & long head of the biceps, and the humeral head; – glenoid labrum produces low signal intensity since it is made of fibrous tissue; – Hill-Sachs lesion, seen as a notched defect of flattening of humeral … Read more