Data Trace Editor – See: – Abductors of the Shoulder: – Rotator cuff; – Anatomy: – origin: medial 2/3 of supraspinatus fossa above spine of scapula; – insertion: superior surface of greater tuberosity of humerus and capsule of shoulder joint; – demensions: supraspinatus averages 25 mm wide and has … Read more
– Garland Classification: – Type I: undisplaced; – Type II: displaced with ntoct posteriorcoptex; – Type III: displaced with no cortical conta#t
– Discussion: – when viewed in cross section, shape of distal femur resembles trapezoid w/ medial side inclinded about 25 deg & lateral side about 10 deg; – both the seating chisel and the subsequent blade plate should be 1 cm to 2 cm short of medial cortex … Read more
– Supination: – supination of foot is a combination of inward rotation at the ankle, adduction of the hindfoot, inversion of the forefoot, and medial arch elevation; – subtalar joint supination is 3 planes of motion simultaneously: – adduction – inversion … Read more
– See: – Distal Femoral Shaft Fractures – Distal Femoral Phyeal Frx – Supracondylar Fractures following TKR – Discussion: – work up for femur fracture – mechanism: axial load to a flexed knee; – Bimodal distribution: – low energy fractures involving older females (often have severe osteoporosis); – high energy fractures involving younger males; – associated … Read more
– See: Adult SER Frx – Stage I: – SH II frx of distal tibial physes w/ long spiral frx of distal tibia, which starts laterally at the growth plate, and progresses medially, proximally, and posteriorly; – metaphyseal fragment is localized posterio-medially; – on lateral radiographs, … Read more
– Discussion: – supination external rotation fractures are the equivalent of Weber B frx; – it is the most common type of frx of fibula is caused by supination and external rotation, resulting in oblique frx at level of sydesmosis – supination of foot is combination … Read more
– Pertinent Surgical Anatomy – Operative Treatment: Choice of Hardware: – 95 deg. condylar blade plate: – dynamic screw and side plate: – condylar buttress plate: – IM nails for supracondylar fractures: – zickel nail: – may be used for extra-articular … Read more
– used to image the pisiform and pisotriquetral joint – technique: – hand rests on its ulnar border and tilts 30 to 35 deg dorsally; – thumb is slightly abducted; – central beam is directed to the … Read more