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Clinical Outcome of Tibiotalar Arthrodesis Utilizing the Chevron Technique

Foot Ankle Int. 2004 Apr;25(4):225-230   Kopp FJ, Banks MA, Marcus RE   ABSTRACT   BACKGROUND: Tibiotalar arthrodesis remains the gold standard reconstructive procedure for the treatment of disabling ankle arthritis. The purpose of this study was to review the clinical results of tibiotalar arthrodesis utilizing the chevron fusion technique.   METHODS: The results of … Read more

II. Battlefield/Austere Environment Trauma Systems

Dr. Brandon Horne and Dr. Benjamin Kam, Lt Col, AF     A. Define levels of casualty care from point of injury to definitive care   I. Introduction             A. Best example of levels of casualty care shown through military medical doctrine                         1. levels established on system of echelons ranging from I (self and buddy care) … Read more

Specific Causes of AVN

– Inciting Causes of AVN of Femoral Head Include:      – AVN following femoral neck fracture: (see femoral neck frx🙂             – distention of hip joint capsule by fluid or pus may produce pressures that exceed epiphyseal marrow pressure & thereby cut off its circulation;      – Posterior Hip Dislocation      – AVN following IM … Read more

AtlantoAxial Rotatory Subluxation in Down’s Syndrome

– See: Down’s Syndrome: – Discussion:      – atlantoaxial instability is common in pts with Down’s syndrome.      – significant instability requires stabilization when the spinal cord is at risk for injury.      – children interested in Special Olympics require screening; – Radiographs:      – children should be screened w/ dynamic … Read more

ATB Index: M-N

ATB Index: M Mafenide Methenamine Methicillin Metronidazole Mezlocillin Miconazole Minocycline Moxalactam Moxifloxacin Mupirocin ATB Index: N Nafcillin Neomycin Norfloxacin Nystatin