Data Trace Editor V. Axial Skeleton Injuries in an Austere Environment (continued) CPT Jeanne Patzkowski, M.D. CPT Chad Krueger, M.D. A. Describe the initial management, resuscitation, and stabilization of pelvic fractures IV. Stabilization A. Provisional 1. may be performed at echelon II or III 2. sheet/binder a. easy to … Read more
V. Axial Skeleton Injuries in an Austere Environment (continued) CPT Jeanne Patzkowski, M.D. CPT Chad Krueger, M.D. A. Describe the initial management, resuscitation, and stabilization of pelvic fractures III. Resuscitation A. Mortality rates as high as 40% with hemodynamic instability 1. major cause of death in first 24 hours: exsanguinating … Read more
CPT Jeanne Patzkowski, M.D. CPT Chad Krueger, M.D. A. Describe the initial management, resuscitation, and stabilization of pelvic fractures Pelvic Fractures I. Epidemiology A. High energy mechanism of injury requires instantaneous deceleration of 30 mph to injure pelvic ring B. Large association with other injuries including head, chest, abdomen, and extremity trauma … Read more
Acta Orthop Scand. 1966;37(3):328-332 Kivilaakso R, Salenius P ABSTRACT The authors report the results of a follow-up examination of 32 patients in which triple arthrodesis of the tarsus was performed to relieve pain or to correct deformity after different fractures in the ankle region. The most dominant indication for operation was pain … Read more
Foot Ankle Int. 1999 Jun;20(6):356-363 Bednarz PA, Monroe MT, Manoli A 2nd ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The intermediate outcome of patients who underwent a triple arthrodesis for the treatment of adult foot disorders was evaluated with an outcome tool to determine if their pain and functional status were improved. METHODS: We evaluated 63 … Read more
Discussion: Transhumeral Anterior Radial Nerve Transposition to Simplify Anticipated Future Humeral Reconstruction. Transfracture medial transposition of the radial nerve associated with plate fixation of the humerus. Medial transposition of the radial nerve in steel plate internal fixation of lower segment fracture of humerus Trans-fracture transposition of the radial nerve during the open approach of humeral … Read more
– Blood Product Menu: – pRBCs – Fresh Frozen Plasma – Platlets – Cryoprecipitate – Transfusion Therapy – Coag Pathway – Acidemia and Hyperkalemia: from massive transfusions; – massive transfusion: transfusion of pRBC >6-8 units, must also provide platlets; – 8 units platlets for ea 10-12 units pRBC’s … Read more
Anastomosis of Lower Limb Arteries – Pseudoaneurysms: – may present as compartment syndrome or DVT – references: – Embolization of traumatic pseudoaneurysms after total knee arthroplasty. – Popliteal pseudoaneurysm after total knee arthroplasty secondary to intraoperative arterial injury with a surgical pin: review of the … Read more
– Discussion: – subscapularis anatomy: mobilization (360 deg release): – mobility of the subscapularis can be limited by adhesions to conjoined muscles, coracoid, glenoid, and capsule; – releases are required order to liberate subscapularis circumferentially about its long axis; – muscle should be fully mobilized off of the anterior glenoid; – … Read more
See: Physical Therapy after TKR and Work Up of Painful TKR – Rising from Chair: – Persistence of altered movement patterns during a sit-to-stand task 1 year following unilateral total knee arthroplasty. – Golf: – Golf after total knee arthroplasty: do patients return to walking the course? – Workers Compensation: – Total knee … Read more