– Discussion: – shoulder arthroscopy / acute dislocations / recurrent anterior instability / multidirectional instability / posterior instability – drive through sign: – refers to the ability to pass the arthroscope easily between the humeral head and the glenoid at level of anterior band of inferior glenohumeral ligament; – considered diagnostic of shoulder laxity or instability; – ref: Clinical significance of the arthroscopic … Read more
– See: Total Knee Arthroplasty – references: – Infection after arthroscopic treatment of symptomatic total knee arthroplasty. – Arthroscopy following total knee arthroplasty. – [Arthroscopic release for knee joint stiffness after total knee arthroplasty] – [Technical aspects of arthroscopic arthrolysis after total knee … Read more
ankle arthroscopy elbow arthroscopy hip arthroscopy arthroscopy of the knee joint shoulder arthroscopy – arthroscopic rotator cuff repair wrist arthroscopy Additional Informaton The Effect of Irrigation Solution at Different Temperatures on Articular Cartilage Metabolism Supraphysiologic Temperature Enhances Cytotoxic Effects of Bupivacaine on Bovine Articular Chondrocytes in … Read more
– See: Open Acromioplasty – Discussion and Indications: – objective good to excellent results may be achieved in over 70% of patients, and subjective satisfactory results are achieved in over 90% of patients; – shoulder arthroscopy is indicated in cases of impingement syndrome and questionable rotator cuff tear repair, since the shoulder … Read more
– See: Brachial Plexus Injury – Indications: – shoulder paralysis: – may include paralytic dislocation or combined rotator cuff / deltoid paralysis (in which case shoulder arthroplasty would be contra-indicated); – as a requirement for shoulder fusion, the muscles of forearm and hand need to be functional as do the serratus anterior and trapezius; – the … Read more
– Discussion: – musculoskeletal dz is characterized by congenital immobility of multiple joints. – there may be as many as 10 to 20 specific arthrogrypotic disorders, all with similar joint manifestations; – believed to be caused by oligohydrmnios & conditions limiting fetal movement; – joint develops in … Read more
– See: – Arteriography / angiographic 3D view – Arterio-venous malformations – Arterial Trauma – Development – Fractures associated with Arterial Injuries – Intimal Injuries – Microanastomosis – Pharmocological Agents in Vascular Surgery – Prosthetic … Read more
– Thumb MP Joint: Tension Band Technique: – needs to be fused in 10-20 deg flexion, 20 deg pronation, and 20 deg of abduction; – tension band can neutralize the distraction force of the finger flexors (which are stronger than extensors and therefore cause distraction); – dorsal incision is … Read more
– Discussion: – consist of subQ vein along w/ skin, & usually are taken from flexor side of distal forearm or the dorsal aspect of foot; – vein is interposed between missing segments of the distal artery; – this restores circulation and covers the skin defect; – … Read more
– See: – Arterial Development of the Limbs : – Upper Extremity Arteriogram of the Limbs : Subclavian Artery Axillary Artery Supreme Thoracic Artery Thoracoacromial Artery Lateral Thoracic Artery Subscapular Artery Anterior Humeral Circumflex Artery Posterior Humeral Circumflex Artery Brachial Artery Profunda Brachi Median Artery Radial Artery Ulnar Artery – Upper Extremity Emboli: – upper … Read more