– Discussion: – occurs in children between ages of 6-10 yrs who sustain injury by falling on an outstretched hand; – shearing forces of hyperextension & supination displace the distal radial epiphysis dorsally; – great majority are Salter I and II: – physeal … Read more
– Discussion: – fracture dislocation injuries involve disruption of all three columns by a combination of compression, tension, rotation, and/or shear; – posteror to anterior shear type: – occurs w/ direct load to back, superior vertebral body segments are displaced anteriorly with respect to those below; … Read more
– Discussion: – pattern of cerebral palsy influences type of foot & ankle deformities; – ankle equinus: – equinovarus: – pes valgus: – equinovalgus deformity: – is more common in children w/ diplegia and spastic quadriplegia; – … Read more
– See: – F & E in the Head Injured Pt – References – Hetastarch/Hespan – Adult Trauma Patient: – initially the adult trauma pt should rapidly be given 2 liters of balanced salt solution w/ observation of response; – if there is no improvement in vital functions, than additional fluid load … Read more
– See: – Plantar Muscles of the Foot: – Innerv. Musc. Lower Limb – Origin: – medial process of the calcaneus, central part of the plantar aponeurosis, and the intermuscular septa; – entire muscle belly is firmly united with the plantar aponeurosis; … Read more
– See: – Forearm Flexors – Swan Neck Deformity following Excision of FDS – FDS Laceration: – Anatomy: – origin: – humero-ulnar head: medial epicondyle of humerus by common tendon, ulnar collateral ligament of elbow & coronoid process of … Read more
– See: – Chance Frx: – Fracture Dislocation: – Definition: – flexion distraction injuries may occur thru bone or soft tissue, and they may involve one or several levels; – flexion distraction injuries occur secondary to distractive disruption of posterior & middle columns w/ compression failure … Read more
– See: Lower Cervical Burst Frx: – Discussion: – most severe fracture of cervical spine – results from combination of extreme flexion & compressive forces – commonly results from a dive into a shallow pool of water; – associated w/ acute anterior cervical cord syndrome … Read more
– Discussion: – most thoroughly analyzed joint in cerebral palsy has been knee; – most common deformity of the knee involves flexion contractures and decreased range of motion; – early changes: – short stride gait and reduced popliteal angle; … Read more
– Discussion: – results from arthrodesis w/ distraction involving lower lumbar spine; – young patients can compensate via flexion of hips & knees; – adults > 40 years loss ability to compensate & go on to develop fatigue-like pain along w/ a stooped posture; – Prevention: – operations … Read more