– ROM: – normal flexion is from 0 to 150 deg of motion and 80 deg of pronation and supination; – functional range of motion is from 30-130 deg flexion and 50 deg of pronation-supination; – no tenderness, synovitis, swelling, subcutaneous nodules along the olecranon border (bursa), lateral/medial epicondyle; … Read more
Arthroscopy Arteries of the Upper Limb Aspiration of Elbow Biceps – distal tendon rupture Capitulum Fractures Condylar Fractures/ Pediatric Condylar Frx Coranoid Process Frx Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Elbow in the R.A. Patient Dislocations of the Elbow Distal Humeral Physeal Separation Flexion Contracture of the Elbow Hetertopic Bone Formation Lateral Epicondylitis Medial Collateral Ligament Medial Epicondylitis … Read more
Arthroscopic treatment of the arthritic elbow. Management of elbow osteoarthritis. Primary Osteoarthritis of the Elbow: Current Treatment Options Osteoarthritis of the elbow: results of arthroscopic osteophyte resection and capsulectomy Débridement arthroplasty for primary osteoarthritis of the elbow Debridement arthroplasty for primary osteoarthritis of the elbow. Surgical technique Arthroscopic debridement without radial head excision of the … Read more
(see also: Elbow Arthritis) Equipement 30 deg, 4 mm arthroscope; arthroscopic pump; Positioning patient is usually prone with sandbag placed under antecubital fossa; TV monitor is positioned opposite of the patient; ulnar nerve is palpated to pinpoint its location and to ensure that it does not subluxate with elbow flexion instill fluid into the joint … Read more
– Discussion: – generally the functional range of motion for the elbow is between 30 to 130 deg; – flexion contractures greater than 45 deg will significantly limit ADLs; – hetertopic ossfication: – may occur after isolated spinal cord injury (3-5%), but will tend … Read more
– See: – Plating Techniques – Radial Shaft Fractures: Discussion – Discussion: – dorsolateral approach is best suited to frxs of proximal & middle thirds of radius as well as to address injury to proximal RU joint; – advantages: – … Read more
– Discussion: – adduction contractures of shoulder and flexion contractures of elbow are not a problem in themselves, as muscle weakness renders patient unable to abduct the arm above the level of the shoulder or to extend the elbow against gravity; – pronation contractures of the forearm and flexion contractures … Read more
– See: – Adult Condylar Fractures – Distal Humeral Nonunion – Humeral Fractures – Non Operative Treatment: (cast bracing); – some orthopaedists do not feel that Holestein Lewis Frx are amenable to cast bracing; – some of these fractures are amenable to cast bracing and often elbow stiffness (most feared complication) is not a problem; … Read more
– Discussion: (distal radius fracture menu) – technique of closed reduction – position of immobilization: – generally need to avoid positions of marked palmar flexion & ulnar deviation (Cotton-Loder position); – a truly stable fracture will probably be stable in any position once it is reduced; … Read more
– Discussion: – if frx extends distally past midpoint of trochlear notch, it no longer represents only a disruption of the triceps mechanism; – it comprimises stability of elbow in withstanding varus & valgus forces; – Reduction: – reduction of olecranon frx is easiest w/ elbow in extension which relaxes the … Read more