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Semispinalis capitis

origin: C7 and T1-T6 thoracic transverse processes and articular processes of 4th, 5th, and 6th cervical vertebrae; insertion: between superior and inferior nuchal lines of the occipital; action: extnesion of lateral flexion of the neck and head, and rotates it to the opposite side; nerve supply: posterior rami of the cervial nerves; synergists: splenius group, … Read more

Semitubular Plates

– Discussion:     – semitubular Plates are designed in the shape of half tube;     – they are only 1 mm thick and have low rigidity;     – plate is used only in areas where they are subject to tensile forces;     – oval plate holes allow some axial compression if … Read more

Semispinalis Cervicis

– Discussion: – origin: transverse processes of the first to sixth thoracic, articular processes of the 4th to 7th cervical vertebrae; – insertion: spinous processes of 2nd to 5th cervical vertebrae; – action: – acting bilaterally, extension and hyperextension of the cervical spine; – acting unilaterally, lateral flexion of the neck and head; – synergists: … Read more

Semispinalis Thoracis

origin: the transverse process of the 6th to 10 Thoracic vertebrae; insertion: the spinous process of the 1st to 4th thoracic and 6th-7th cervical vertebrae; action: extends the spine and rotates it toward the opposite side; nerve supply: posterior rami of the thoracic nerves,   T1  to T6; synergists:   Longissimus Thoracis , Iliocostalis thoracis, Spinalis … Read more

Segmental Tibial Fractures

  – Segmental tibial fractures treated with interlocking nails. A retrospective study of 33 cases.    – Segmental tibial fractures: an assessment of procedures in 27 cases.    – Segmental Tibia Fractures: a Prospective Evaluation.    – [Segmental tibia fractures: a critical retrospective analysis of 49 cases]   – Tibial Unreamed Intramedullary Nailing Using Schanz Screws in Displaced Diaphyseal … Read more

Selection of Fusion Level

– See: Treatment based on King et al Algorithm – Discussion:     – fusion mass needs to include distal vertebra of structural curve;     – if a more distal vertebra appears rotated in the same direction as more cephalad vertebrae, it should be included in the fusion mass;     – arthrodesis should … Read more