Data Trace Editor – Discussion: – stress beyond the elastic limit that results in permanent bending, deflection, or deformation (i.e., the metal goes from pure elastic behavior to a combination of elastic/plastic elongation); – metals ranked according to yeild strength (highest to lowest); – cast cobalt chrome > titanium > wrought cobalt chrome, stainless … Read more
NICE recommends rivaroxaban (XARELTO®) to prevent blood clots in people who have had a heart attack – NICE 3/25/15 Bayer discloses encouraging data on anticoagulant XARELTO® Bayer happy with rivaroxaban (XARELTO®) trial results Efficacy and safety of rivaroxaban versus low-molecular-weight heparin therapy in patients with lower limb fractures. A non-interventional comparison of rivaroxaban with standard … Read more
– comminution: – more than 50% cortical comminution is considered significant and increases chance of non union; – displacement: – > 50% frx displacement will significantly increase risk of non-union, due to instability of frx and predisposition for future displacement (if treated closed); – accetable reduction: – > 10 deg … Read more
– See: – Calcar Femorale: – Garden I & II: – Garden III & IV: – Garden’s Alignment Index: – Pathologic Hip Fractures: – Radiology of the Hip: – Sigh Index – Radiographs: … Read more
– See: – PA View – AP View – Radiology of Hand & Wrist – Radiology of Scaphoid Fracture – Discussion: – clenched fist AP – ulnar deviation view (see: AP view:) – proper technique: for visualizing … Read more
– See: – Shoulder Arthrography – MRI – Impingement Radiographic Series: – axillary view: may reveal an Os Acromiale, which is associated w/ impingment; – scapular outlet view – allows assessment of acromial morphology; – examination of cadavera reveal: … Read more
– Hand: Physical Exam Flex Ext R/Dev. U/Dev. Pro Sup Radial-Ulnar Art. 75 70 25 45 60 60 5/5 5/5 2+ … Read more
– Discussion: – joint is entered dorsally; – if there is any difficulty in entering Wrist Joint, hand can be suspended in Chinese finger traps to help open the joint space; – there are 2 main entry sites, 3-4 & 4-5 sites; … Read more
– Discussion: – wrist disarticulation: include the removal of the radius and ulna to styloid processes; – shape of stump remains bulbous, thus permitting prosthetic attachment, leaving the elbow free and preserving full pronation & supination; – wrist disarticulation retains distal radio-ulnar joint preserves more forearm rotation, & retaining distal radial flare dramatically … Read more
– Positioning and Preparation: – joint is distended w/ finger traps (to index and long fingers) w/ about 10 lbs, using a pulley system; – counter traction is applied to the arm w/ use of a second 10 lb pulley – this allows the elbow to be flexed 90 deg; – gravity assistant inflow; – initially … Read more