– Discussion: – synovial fluid should be cultured if there is any suggestion of infection. – normal synovial fluid: – contains < 60 to 180 cells per ml, most of which should be mononuclear; – fluid is considered to be “noninflammatory” if it … Read more
– PreOp Planning: – tendon transfer is chiefly indicated for stage II tenosynovitis; – subtalar joint must demonstrate nearly a full range of inversion; – early synovectomy of the tendon sheath not only relieves discomfort but will possibly delay or prevent attenuation or rupture; – in … Read more
– See: throwing injuries: and elbow throwing injuries – Phases of Throwing: – wind up – early cocking: deltoid and rotator cuff are active; – late cocking phase: – muscle activity: – shoulder is placed in … Read more
– See: – CMC Joint Instability – Gamekeeper’s thumb – Phalangeal Injury – RA Thumb Tendon Ruptures – Trapezium – Pathologic Findings: – boutonniere deformity – most common thumb deformity in RA; – flexion … Read more
– See: Infections of the Hand – Anatomy: – extends mediolaterally from long metacarpal bone to the thenar eminence; – extends proximodistally from transverse carpal ligament to just proximal to superfical palmar arch; – borders of the thenar space include: – … Read more
– Discussion: – indicated primary for traumatic peripheral ulnar sided TFCC tears; – negative predictive factors for successful repair include concomitant ulnocarpal impaction syndrome (associated w/ degenerative tears) and peripheral radial tears (due to the relative avasucularity of the disc in this region; – some surgeons feel … Read more
– Archetecture – Excursion, of Tendons – Extensor Tendon Lacerations – Extensor Tendon Rupture – Flexor Tendon Repair – Flexor Tendon Pulleys and Sheath – Flexor Tenolysis – Infectious Tenosynovitis – Injury & Repair – Tendon Reconstruction / Grafting – Tendon Repair Techniques – Tendon Transfers in the Upper Extremity – Thumb-Tendon Injuries – Trigger … Read more
– See: – Architecture – Tendons of Hand – Extensor Tendon Injuries – Excursion, of Tendons – Flexor Tendon Repair: – Zone I Injuries – Zone II injuries … Read more
– See: Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis – Discussion: – characterized by high fever, rash, lymphadenopathy, and polyarthritis; – usually appears at 5-10 years of age; – least common type of JRA: < 20 % of patients. – Clinical Presentation: – acute onset, often accompanied by a sore throat … Read more