– anterior erosion of the odontoid process – anterior posterior erosion of odontoid process (applecore odontoid) – subluxation of C1 on C2; – focal soft tissue calcification anterior to the ring of C1 – ankylosis of the apophyseal joints (often leading to ankylosis & fusion of the vertebrals bodies); – longitudinal and circumferential growth abnormalities … Read more
– Discussion: – in forearm, attention is directed to interval between tendons of ECRL & Brachioradialis, which is optimal site of insertion for proximal half pin; – superficial branch of radial nerve emerges in interval between ECRL brachioradialis mentioned tendons & should be identified & protected when inserting … Read more
– Discussion: – may occur from frx (Galeazzi fracture or Colles frx), from radial head frx (as a part of an Essex Lopresti injury) or as an islated injury; – injury to the TFCC is a necessary part of this injury; – dorsal subluxation: … Read more
– Discussion: – indicated for comminuted radial head frx which occur w/ concomitant MCL injury, dislocation, or RU joint disruption (Essex Lopresti Fracture); – will serve as spacer & will prevents proximal migration of radius; – w/ RU joint disruption, radial head spacer alone does not restore satisfactory axial stability w/o pinning the distal radioulnar … Read more
– Discussion: – presents w/ differing degrees of shortening (or absence) of radius, carpal bones, and radial rays (including thumb); – bowing of the ulna may contribut to the deformity; – elbow may have fixed extension contracture or may have deficit of active motion; … Read more
– See: – Adult Radial Neck Frx / Pediatric Radial Head Frx – Discussion: – radial head frx is most common type of elbow fracture in adults; – frx of the radial head occurs primarily in adults, whereas fractures of the radial neck are more common in children; – frx of the radial head and … Read more
– See: – Dislocations of Elbow: – Radial Head Frx: – Management of Complex Elbow Dislocations – Discussion: – upto 10 % of comminuted frx of radial head occurr in assoc w/ elbow dislocation; – there is usually significant soft tissue injury of both joint … Read more
– See: Stages of Rheumatoid Arthritis – Discussion: – affects 1-3% of adult population; – female predominance of about 3 to 1; – peak age of onset 35 and 45 years; – most often presents with involvement in the feet and hands (intial involvement occurs in 15% … Read more
– See: Vascular Problems of the Wrist and Hand: – Radial Artery in the Forearm: – in the mid forearm, the radial artery lies beneath the brachioradialis – here the brachioradialis recieves arterial branches just below elbow; – Radial Artery in Wrist: – at wrist ulnar artery … Read more
– See: – Innervation – Rectus Femoris / Intermedius / Lateralis / Medialis – Extensor Mechanism Injuries of the Knee – Rupture of the Quadriceps – Rectus Femoris: origin: – straight head: anterior … Read more