The Hip - book

Complications of ACL Reconstructions

– Discussion:     – superficial phlebitis     – proximal tibial anesthesia     – patellofemoral pain / pathology:          – references:                – Patellofemoral problems after intraarticular anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.                – Patellofemoral problems after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.                – Pain after use of … Read more

Complications of Ankle Arthrodeses

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Compartment Syndrome of Thigh

– Disscussion:     – compartment syndrome is uncommon in thigh because of large-volume that the thigh requires to cause a pathological increase in interstitial pressure;     – fascial compartments of thigh blend anatomically w/ muscles of hip,potentially allowing extravasation of blood outside compartment;     – compartment syndrome may be caused by a decrease … Read more

Compartment Syndromes of Hand and Forearm

– Antebrachial Compartment Syndrome: (see compartment syndrome menu)     – causes:           – may follow supracondylar fr(x) of humerus, or both bone forearm fractures;           – compartment syndromes in the forearm after wrist fractures usually involve the volar compartment;      – compartment syndrome monitoring     – technique of forearm fasciotomy: (see … Read more

Complex Dislocations of the MP Joint

– See Simple Dislocations of the MP joint – Discussion:     – by definition, an irreducible MP dislocation;     – involves infolding of the proximally disrupted volar plate between metacarpal head and base of proximal phalanx;     – complex dislocations occur most commonly in index finger followed in incidence by thumb & … Read more

Complex Elbow Dislocations

 – Discussion:     – dislocations of the elbow associated with fracture are termed complex;     – comprimise 49% of elbow dislocations;     – most of these fractures are inherently unstable and require surgery;     – prolonged elbow immobilization produces poor results.     – surgery must achieve sufficient stability to allow … Read more