Data Trace Editor – 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
– Discussion: – may be used as a screening test since it is simple and inexpensive; – will predict future forearm, calcaneus, & most appendicular frx; – in appendicular skeleton, single-photon absorptiometry has good reproducibility (1-3 %); – of note, bone density of the radius reflects total body … Read more
(see also: Osteomyelitis in Sickle Cell Patient) Discussion affects 1% of blacks – is more severe but less common than sickle cell trait (8% prevalence); two main genotypes include Hb S and Hb C forms of disease; crises usually begin at age 2-3 years and may lead to bone infarctions; Sequelae of Sickle Cell growth … Read more
– Silver nitrate is applied as a 0.5% solution in saturated multilayered dressings; – although the solution is painless, the dressings may be uncomfortable and will decrease patient mobility; – it is usually applied as multilayered soaks; – silver nitrate solution has a broad antibacterial spectrum; – it precipitates on contact with tissues … Read more
– Discussion: – Silver procedure involves simple exostectomy; – it is typically performed along w/ other hallux valgus reconstructive procedures such as chevron, Mcbride, or proximal osteotomy; – in the case of a proximal osteotomy, the bone graft resected from the medial eminence may … Read more
– Discussion: (see silvadene.com) – silvadene burn cream is a 1% suspension of silver sulfadiazine in a water soluble base; – for prevention and treatment of wound sepsis in patients with second and third degree burns; – topical bactercidal agent effective against many gran negative and positive bacteria as well as yeast, … Read more
Assistance provided by Nanni Allington MD. – Discussion: – a membrane lined cavity containing a clear yellow fluid. – occurrs most often in children 4-10 years of age; – lesions remain asymptomatic unless complicated by fracture. – they enlarge during skeletal growth and become inactive, or latent, … Read more
– See: – Diff Dx of Shoulder Pain: – Shoulder Examination Tests (from shoulderdoc.co.uk) – History: (questions for modified Simple Shoulder Test); – C-Spine: – r/o radiculopathy as well as axillary nerve hypaesthesia; – Spurling’s manuever: – mechanical stress, such as excessive vertebral motion, may exacerbate … Read more
– Discussion: – indicated for SI joint disruptions and for some sacral fractures; – Operative Technique: – radiographs: – surgical stratedgy: – if anterior pelvic injury: – note that the biggest … Read more