– History: -Maurice Klippel and Andre Feil first to describe syndrome in 1912 -Characterized by patients with: Short neck Low hairline Decreased cervical motion -Fewer than 50% with congenital defects of cervical spine have … Read more
– See: – Polyethylene Wear: Discussion – Total Knee Replacement Menu: – Resistance to Wear: – conformation of the bearing surfaces is important because it is factor in the determination of contact stress; – increases in material strength, will usually result in increases … Read more
(based on classification of King et al) assistance provided by Ben Allen Jr. M.D. – See: Selection of Fusion Level: – Discussion – S thoracolumbar curve crosses midline; – flexibility: lumbar < thoracic – lumbar curve is larger; – treatment: fuse lumbar and thoracic vertebrae; – treatment: – the goal w/ this type of curve … Read more
(based on classification of King et al) assistance provided by Ben Allen Jr. M.D. – See: Selection of Fusion Level: – Discussion: – “S” shaped thoracolumbar curve crosses midline; – thoracic curve is larger and stiffer than lumbar curve; – selective arthrodesis of the thoracic curve in King type II curves may lead to larger … Read more
(based on classification of King et al) assistance provided by Ben Allen Jr. M.D. – See: Selection of Fusion Level: – Discussion: – consists of a major thoracic curve (does not cross mid-line) and a flexible secondary lumbar curve; – treatment: – distraction is the primary form of treatment; – fusions should not end at … Read more
– Discussion: – classified pelvic ring injuries simply according to site of injury; – anterior disruption can occur thru either pubic symphysis or pubic rami; – injury may be through the ilium, the SI joint, or the sacrum; – it can involve frx-dislocation of SI joint, which … Read more
– See: SG cath – Technique: – prepare the patient as for subclavian approach; – right side of the neck is preferred for venipuncture for three reasons: – dome of the right lung and pleura is lower than left; – there … Read more
– Discussion: – there is a transverse fracture in the coronal calcaneal plane that occurs between the posterior facet and the Achilles insertion; – hence, the secondary fracture line extends from crucial angle of Gissane to posterior border of calaneus, exiting on superior surface of calcaneus (posterior to posterior margin of posterior facet); – the posterior … Read more
Joint Topics: Friction and Lubrication Neurogenic joint Open Joint Injuries Septic Joint Specific Joints / Regions: Acromioclavicular Joint Ankle Joint Cervical Spine CMC Joint of Thumb Elbow Joint Foot Hand Hip Joint Knee Joint MP joint Phalangeal Joints Radial Ulnar Joints Sacro-iliac Joint Shoulder joint Spine Sternoclavicular Joint: Sub-Talar Joint Thumb CMC and MP Joints … Read more
– See: Midfoot/Forefoot Fractures – Discussion: – involves frx at base of fifth metatarsal at metaphyseal-diaphyseal junction, which typically extends into the 4-5 intermetatarsal facet; – Jones frx is located w/in 1.5 cm distal to tuberosity of 5th metatarsal & should not be confused w/ more common avulsion frx of 5 th metatarsal styloid; – … Read more