The Hip - book

Phenylbutazone/Butazolidin, Azolid

– Symptomatic treatment of acute gouty arthritis; rheumatoid spondylitis; – musculoskeletal disorders (peritendinitis, bursitis); acute perivascular inflamation; – NSAIA; dosage: 300-600 mg/day in 3-4 divided doses; – should reduce maintenance dose to minimum effective dose (maximum 400mg/day) – Note: erythematous maculopapular rash; – Note: use w/ caution in pts over 40 yrs; ocular and otic … Read more

Phalangeal Injury

   – Amputation of the Finger and Hand    – Arthrodesis of the MP joint and Finger Joints    – Boutonnere Injuries    – Characteristics of Phalangeal and Metacarpal Fractures    – Compression Screws    – Condylar Frx    – Crossed Finger Flap    – Dislocations of PIP    – Digit Reimplantation    – Dislocations:         … Read more

Pelvic Osteotomy for DDH

– See: DDH: – Indications for Treatment: – age: pelvic osteotomies are usually performed between ages 3-8 years; – in children > 3 years, open reduction, femoral shortening, & acetabular redirection will provide concentric reduction, will reduce AVN, & will achieve a functional range of motion; – some will even consider pelvic osteotomy in children as … Read more

Pediatric Ulnar Fracture

– See:        – Pediatric Both Bone Forearm Fractures        – Monteggia’s Fracture        – Green Stick Frx        – Distal Ulnar Physeal Fractures – Discussion:     – pediatric ulnar frx often occur along w/ pediatric both bone forearm frx            – … Read more

Pauciarticular JRA

(see: juvenile RA menu) Discussion definition: < 4 involved joints. most frequently encoutered subgroup, accouting for 30-40% of JRA; peak age is 2-4 years more common in girls (4x) differential dx Clinical Presentation> begins w/ incidious onset which can be painless swelling, warmth, and restriction of motion are common sx; knee, ankle, and elbow (& … Read more

Pathology of the Patello-Femoral Joint

– Bipartite Patella – Bursitis – Chondromalacia – Malalignment syndromes – Multipartite Patellae: – Osteochondritis Dissecans – Patella Overload Syndrome – Patella Alta – Synovial Plica – Subluxation Pathomechanics of the femoropatellar joint following total knee arthroplasty. A systematic approach to reconstruction of neglected tears of the patellar tendon. A case report. Modified technique for tibial … Read more

Pathologic Hip Fractures

– See: General Discussion – Hyperparathyroidism     – incidence of hip frx is about 10%;     – in younger pts with good bone stock, consider ORIF;     – in elderly pts consider primary THR;               – note, however, when when hyperparathyroidism occurs as a consequence of renal … Read more

Pathological Features of Osteoarthritis

– Discussion:     – osteoarthritis represents a gradual processes of destruction & regeneration;     – early in dz, articular cartilage loses its glistening appearance;     – later on surface layers flake off while deeper layers develop longitudinal fissures, process termed fibrillation;     – cartilage becomes thin and sometimes denuded;     – … Read more