Data Trace Editor – Discussion: – device that is placed at lower angle has less force working parallel to sliding axis & more force working perpendicular to sliding axis. – this perpendicular force acts to jam or bend the device, thereby preventing impaction. – device that is placed at lower … 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
– 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
– 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
– 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
– 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
– See: Osteoporosis and Hip Fractures – Bony Trabeculae of the Proximal Femur: – Ward’s Triangle – Greater Trochanteric Group – Secondary Compressive Group – Secondary Tensile Group – Principal Tensile Group – Principal Compressive Group Changes in trabecular pattern of the upper end of … 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