Medical Malpractice Insurance for orthopaedic surgeons

Operative Timing of Hip Fracture Surgery:

– Discussion:   – it has long been recognized that following any significant trauma or elective surgery, the body undergoes a catabolic state, which means that the body’s ability to withstand further stress (such as additional surgery) diminishes with time;               – add to this, the effect of immobilization due to pain (pressure sores, atelectasis, poor diet) and … Read more

Tidal Volume

(See Compliance/Resp Failure)  – normal Tidal Volume w/ spontaneous breathing is 5 ml/kg;  – w/ Ventilator, Initially set at 10-15 cc/kg body wt, in Newborns as well as Adults;  – adjust as needed w/ ABG;  – Tidal vol may need to be increased in individuals w/ Resp acidosis despite adequate frequency of ventialation;  – w/ … Read more

Ticarcillin/Ticar

– See:       – Timentin       – Pen Family       – AntiPseudo – There are small differences in the pattern of activity of these agents against gram-negative organisms. Ticarcillin is two to four times more active than carbenicillin against P. aeruginosa; – less active against gram positive organisms; – Dose: … Read more

Ticarcillin- K Clauvlanate/Timentin

– See:       – Pen Family       – AntiPseudo – Adult: 9-12 gm/ 24 hr; 3.1 gm q6-8hr Injection; 5.4mEq Na/gm; – Clavulanate protects ticarcillin from degradation rom Beta-lactamases; – Ratio CSF to Blood Level(%): Normal Meninges: 6; Inflammed Meninges: 40; – Dosing Regimens for Patients w/ Renal Insufficiency:     … Read more

TibioFibular Line

– Discussion:     – on mortise view line formed by subchondral bone of distal tibia & medial spect of the fibula should be continuous;     – articlar surface of talus should be congruous w/ that of distal fibula (called tibiofibular line);     – disruption of this line indicates:         … Read more

Tibialis Posterior

– Anatomy:     – origin: lateral part of posterior surface of tibia, medial 2/3 of fibula, interosseous membrane, intermuscular septa and deep fascia;     – mid course:              – it runs in the deep post compartment and passes posterior to the medial malleolus;           … Read more

Tibialis Anterior

      – See: Anterior Compartment: – Anatomy: – origin: lateral condyle of tibia, proximal 2/3 of lateral surface of tibia, interosseous membrane, deep fascia and lateral intermuscular septum; – insertion: plantar surface on base of first metatarsal and medial plantar surface of 1st cuneiform; – action: dorsiflexes and inverts foot at the ankle; … Read more

Tibial Tunnel for ACL Reconstruction

– Discussion:      – considerations for graft placement     – optimal graft angle     – land marks for graft entry point      – determination of graft length      – retention of remnant ligament:            – ref: Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with remnant preservation: a prospective, randomized controlled study. – Transtibial Technique:     – tibial tunnel guide is … Read more