Ortho Oracle - orthopaedic operative atlas

Limb Length Inequalities / Growth Deformities

– Discussion:     – see: limb development and physeal anatomy;     – leg length discrepancy leads to awkward gait, & pelvic obliquity.     – treatment of limb length inequality, requires an ability to predict leg length discrepancy at skeletal maturity;     – differential diagnosis of limb length inequality     – … Read more

Ligamentous Instability

– See:    – Flexion and Extension Views    – SCIWORA Syndrome: – Anterior Ligamentous Disruption:     – detected by presence of small anteroinferior avulsions and segmental disc widening;     – ligaments include: anterior longitudinal ligament & Annulus fibrosus;     – w/ complete cervical dislocation from anterior ligament failure, more stable internal … Read more

Lactic Acidosis

– See: Metabolic Acidosis  – Discussion:     – develops during shock when there is inadequate cellular perfusion & cellular hypoxia;     – caused by accumulation of lactate and hydrogen ions (protons), but extent of acidosis, as defined by pH, and the concentration of lactate required                     for diagnosis of lactic acidosis is controversial;   … Read more