Ortho Oracle - orthopaedic operative atlas

Hintermann Series H2™ Literature: 2013-2014

  2013-2014 HINTEGRA revision arthroplasty for failed total ankle prostheses J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2013 HINTEGRA total ankle replacement: survivorship analysis in 684 patients J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2013 Patient-reported outcomes, function, and gait mechanics after fixed and mobile-bearing total ankle replacement J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2014 Primary stability and stiffness in … Read more

Adult Humeral Inter-condylar Fractures: Plate Application

– Technique Considerations: – following restoration of fracture anatomy, contour 1/3 tubular, 3.5 pelvic reconstruction, or 3.5 DCPs, to fit medial and lateral aspect of distal humerus; – the strongest bone lies along medial and lateral columns and therefore the plate screws should be placed here rather than central portion of distal end of the … Read more

Achilles Tendinitis / Tendinosis

  (see also: Achilles Tendon Rupture) Discussion while there are many causes of posterior ankle pain, there are two distinct conditions which may affect the Achilles tendon: tendinitis and tendinosis, each having a distinct prognosis; Tendinitis / Tendinosis peritendinous inflammation which does not generally progress to degenerative tendinosis (nor rupture); in other situations, there will … Read more

Aceytlcysteine

Mucolytic agent as adjuvant therapy of chronic broncho pulmonary dz and CF; as antidote to Acetaminophren hepatotoxicity within 24 hrs of ingestion; Dose: Nebulizer: 3-5 ml of 20% solution diluted with equal volume of water or normal saline administered tid or qid

Acetic Acid

has been used on wounds for many years and has been reported recently to be effective in treating cultured epidermal autografts after the first week of placement; it is effective against a variety of gram-negative and gram-positive agents and is usually employed as a one-fourth strength solution.

Acetazolamide/Diamox

See: Diuretics For diuresis, glaucoma, alkalinization of urine; Is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor; Adult: 250-375mg IV/PO q24hr in divided doses; Contraindicated w/ Renal failure, hepatic failure, hyperchloremic acidosis, hyponatremia, hypokalemia, chronic noncongestive angle closure glaucoma, supra renal gland failure; and sulfahypersensitivity, watch Sodium and Peds: Epilepsy: 8-30 mg/kg/24hr PO in 4 DD; Diuretic: 5 mg/kg/24hr … Read more

Acetaminophren/Tylenol

for mild pain, HA, F, Nonnarcotic analgesic, Antipyretic, Adult: 350-650-1000mg PO q4-6hr; Max: 3.2 gm per 24hr; OD may cause hepatoxicity (often delayed), antidote is N-acetylcystiene; No antiplatlet activity; No antiinflamitory property Caution with patients with Glucose 6 Phos defficiency; Contraindications: Acetominophren hypersensitivity; overdosage presents early as Nausea, Vomiting, and malaise, and presents late as clinical and … Read more