Data Trace Editor – Sizing of the Tibial Component: – generally, the tibial component is either larger or at least the same size as the femoral component; – femoral overhang is a significant source of postoperative TKR pain; – ref: Overhang of the Femoral Component in Total Knee Arthroplasty: Risk Factors and Clinical Consequences – … Read more
– Discussion: – sinus tarsi is the depression found on the lateral side of the tarsus and is distal to and on the same level as the lateral malleolus; – on incision of the structures overlying the sinus tarsi – namely, lateral portion of the inferior extensor retinaculum, interosseous talocalcaneal ligament and reflection … Read more
The entire site can be found directly or indirectly by using the alphabetical listing of topics below. You can also use the clickable image skeleton to the right, the topical Tabs along the top and the Search Site by Word box. Click the letter below to display all entries starting with that letter. A B C … Read more
– See: Methods to Prevent Infection – Skin Preparation Agents: – alcohol: – rapid significant reduction in skin microbial counts is major effect desired; – techni-care: – iodophors: – ioban draping: (3M™ Ioban™) – Risk for infection after anterior cervical fusion: prevention with iodophor-impregnated incision drapes. … Read more
– Full Thickness Skin Grafts: – skin can be taken from the hypothenar area or from the instep of the foot, but forthese grafts to provide truly critical sensibility, they must be full thickness grafts; – full thickness grafts will transfer Meissner’s corpuscles (required for … Read more
– Discussion: – cause of discomfort in anterior aspect of the knee; – caused by persistent traction at the cartilaginous junction of patella & patellar ligament, usually at inferior patellar pole; – usually seen in an active preteen boy who complains of activity-related pain; – differential diagnosis: … Read more
– See: Complex Dislocations of the MP Joint – Discussion: – two types of dorsal dislocation occur in MP joint: simple & complex; – simple dislocations: may be reduced by closed reduction, – complex dislocations: usually cannot be reduced primarily; – results from hyperextension injury; … Read more
– See: Stance Phase: – Discussion: – single limb stance comprimises 38% of gait cycle; – during single limb stance, the ankle begins to dorsiflex by motion of tibia over the fixed foot; – early phase: – subtalar joint is pronated inorder to absorbe … Read more
– See: Posterior Frx Dislocations of the Hip – Discussion: – simple posterior dislocation without a fracture occurs from a posteriorly directed force against a flexed and adducted femur; – Associated Injuries – Pre-Reduction Radiographs: (radiographic evaluation of hip dislocation) – AP of the Hip; … Read more