The Hip - book

Lateral Plateau Frx: Approach & Fixation

– Discussion: Tibial Plateau Frx Menu     – lateral plateau frxs include:           – type I fractures            – type II fractures            – type III fractures            – local compression frx which are similar to type iii frx – Surgical Stratedgy:     – extensile surgical approach that exposes whole … Read more

Lateral Meniscus

    – See: – Discoid Meniscus:: – Types of Meniscal Tears; – Discussion: – in shape medial meniscus resembles a C, whereas lateral meniscus is more sharply curved and resembles an O that is unclosed medially; – lateral meniscus is much more of closed circle in uniform width from anterior to posterior; – it has … Read more

Lateral Compression Injuries

– See: Pelvic Fractures – Discussion:     – most common form of pelvic fracture;     – transverse frx of pubic rami & ipsilateral / contralateral to posterior injury;     – LC injuries are described by both their anterior and posterior pathology;     – pelvic ring implodes or collapses, & one side rotates … Read more

Lateral Compartment

– See:       – Anterior Compartment       – Superficial Poserior Compartment       – Deep Posterior Compartment – Anatomy:     – lateral compartment contains only 2 muscles, peroneus brevis, & longus, which serve primarily as plantarflexors and            evertors of foot;     – superficial peroneal nerve runs in … Read more