– Discussion of Myelodysplasia – Spinal Deformities: – vertebral column development: – scoliotic & kyphosis in myelomeningocele may be either congenital or paralytic, or combination of both; – scoliosis in myelomenigocele: – kyphosis in myelomenigocele: – need to distinguish between 2 distinct types of kyphosis both of which are centered over mid lumbar segment; – … Read more
– See: – Anesthesia and Timing for Femoral Neck Fractures: – Anesthesia in the Spinal Cord Injured Patient: – Cardiac Orders / Meds: – Malignant Hyperthermia: – Risk Assessment: – Anesthetic Agents: – Lidocaine: … Read more
Note: it is the responsibility of the physician to ensure that these codes are correct. Debridement Excision of Skin Lesions / Ulcers Excision of Foreign Body or Superficial Tumors Spinal Procedures (and rib) Shoulder, Clavicle, and Humerus Procedures Elbow, Wrist, and Hand Procedures Hip, Femur and Knee Procedures … Read more
Pagets Disease Panner’s Disease Parathyroid hormone Parsonage-Turner Syndrome Paronychia: Parosteal Osteosarcoma Patella / Patello-Femoral Function … Read more
Alternatives to Total Knee Replacement: Autologous Hamstring Resurfacing Arthroplasty
– Recommended Position of Ankle Fusion: – it is essential to position forefoot perpendicular to long axis of tibia; – if minimal resection of the joint surfaces is carried out (to minimize shortening), then it will often be necessary to lengthen the heel cord in order to obtain the optimal position; … Read more
– Technique: – stratedgy involves, performing articular surface reduction, and then to secure proximal portion to tibial metaphysis w/ use of lateral butress plate along w/ possible use of medially applied external fixation; – application of lateral plate takes advantage of the better soft tissue envelop on the lateral side of … Read more
– See: – Nail Placement and Depth – Cannulated Screws
– See: Open Frx Menu: – Discussion: – traumatic wound is nearly always anterior in location, and may have a variable degree of damage to the extensor mechanism; – in pts w/ grades I, II, or IIIa open supracondylar frx consider ORIF – for IIIb and IIIc fractures consider external … Read more