Medical Malpractice Insurance for orthopaedic surgeons

Chauffeur’s Fracture: Radial Styloid Fractures

– Discussion:     – radial styloid frxs most commonly occur from tension forces sustained during ulnar deviation and supination of the wrist;     – strong radiocarpal ligament, particularly radioscaphocapitate ligament, avulse  radial styloid from metaphysis of the radius;     – ligamentous attachments maintains alignment radial styloid to carpus, but styloid may be markedly displaced from … Read more

Cerebral Palsy

        – Discussion:     – pattern of hip deformity in cerebral palsy depends on type and extent of neurologic impairment;     – non progressive neuromuscular disorder w/ onset before 2 yr resulting from injury to the immature brain;     – etiology includes:  perinatal infections (TORCH), prematurity (most common), anoxic injuries, … Read more

Cephalexin/Keflex

– See: first generation ceph – Discussion:     – adult: 1-4 gm/day PO given in 4-6 hr intervals; Max 4gm per 24 hrs;     – 250 to 500mg PO q6hr for UTI; t1/2=1hr;     – may give with Probenicid w/ osteomylitis for 2-4wks IV;     – contra with cephalo allergy;   … Read more

Central Cord Syndrome

– Discussion: – most common incomplete cord lesion – frequently associated w/ extension injury to osteoarthritic spine (cervical spondylosis) in middle aged person who sustains hyperextension injury; – cord is injured in central gray matter, & results in proportionally greater loss of motor function to upper extremities than lower extremities w/ variable sensory sparing; – Anatomy: – fibers responsible … Read more

Cemented Femoral Stems

– See: Total Hip Replacement Menu:          – Cemented Femoral Component: Loosening:          – Collar: in THR          – Optimal Cementing Technique          – Removal of Cemented Femoral Stems: – Indications:     – cemented femoral stems probably remain gold standard for total … Read more

Articular Reconstruction of Calcaneal Frx

– Technique:     – disimpaction of posterior facet:           – if the posterior facet is impacted down into the cancellous bone, it should be elevated en mass w/ use of an osteotome;                  – it is important to elevated the posterior facet along … Read more