The Hip - book

Arthroscopy

Histology of Chondroblastoma

– Discussion:     – shows characteristic “cobblestone” pattern;     – areas of round, plump chondroblasts (stones), enmeshed in chondroid matrix;     – nodular areas of a chondroid tissue are prominent;     – cartilagenous matrix may have small foci of calcification between between chondroblasts (chicken wire calcification) around islands of cartilage;     … Read more

Hip Joint Effusions

– Diff Dx:     – Intracapsular Fractures     – Toxic Synovitis of the Hip     – Septic Arthritis     – Osteomyelitis     – Legg Perthes disease in children. – Clinical Features:     – person suffering from a painful Hip Joint effusion is most comfortable when seated with the painful thigh … Read more

Hip Joint Index

(see also: Acetabular Frx; Femoral Neck Frx; Radiology of the Hip) Antibiotic Prophylaxis Anterolateral Approach Anterior Approach Anteversion of Hip Arthrodesis Arthroscopy of the Hip Aspiration Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head Blood Supply to the femoral head and neck; Capsule Child’s Hip – Pathologic disorders CDH Coxa Vara Dislocations of the Hip Effusion Embryology … Read more

Hip Joint Arthroscopy

Hip Arthroscopy (see also hip joint and hip capsule) Indications evaluation of hip pain – candidates are patients with nonspecific radiographic findings and reproducible, functionally-limiting exam findings; false negative rate of plain x-ray, bone scan, CT, arthrogram, and routine MRI has been quoted as high as 80% in some patient populations. gadolinium enhanced MRI demonstrated a … Read more

Hand and Wrist Ref

Current Concepts Review.  Carpal Instability. Problem Disorders of the *Wrist–Symposium:* On Resection of the Proximal Carpal Row. Problem Disorders of the *Wrist–Symposium:* Radiography of the *Wrist.* Trends in Subspecialties–Symposium: Adhesive Capsulitis of the *Wrist:* Diagnosis and Treatment. Problem Disorders of the Wrist–Symposium: The Vascularity of the Wrist: Identification of *Arterial* Patterns at Risk. Symposium–Progress in Sports Medicine: Athletic … Read more

Hammer Toes

– Anatomy and Discussion:     – term describes abnormal flexion posture of PIP joint of one of lesser 4 toes;     – the hammer toe deformity is similar to the curly toe deformity but is not malrotated;     – flexion deformity of PIP may be fixed or supple;     – w/ … Read more

Hallux Valgus and Bunion Surgery

– See: – adolescent bunion – bunionette – Discussion: – pathophysiology – blood supply of MCP joint – windlass mechanism – diff dx: – gout – hallux rigidus (cheilectomy); – references: – Anatomic variations in the first ray: Part I. Anatomic aspects related to bunion surgery. – Muscle in hallux valgus. – Kinematics of the … Read more