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TKR: Distal Femoral Resection

– See: Femoral Component  – Resection of the Distal Femur:     – cushing rongeur is used to remove osteophytes in medial & lateral aspects of the femoral condyles as well as the intercondylar space;            – this avoids, possible mis-sizing of the femoral component;     – femoral IM alignment rod: (discussion) … Read more

Tibial Nerve

– See: Innerv. Musc. Lower Limb: – Anatomy:     – tibial nerve is derived from L4, L5, S1, S2, S3;     – the anterior component, supplies muscles of posterior thigh (except short head of biceps whch is supplied by peroneal nerve);     – in popliteal space it gives off branches that supply … Read more

Tibia Fractures: Ilizarov / Circular Wire Fixators

– See:       – Enhancement of Fixator Stability        – Ilizarov Menu        – Ring characteristics        – Safe Zone of Pin Insertion        – Foot Inclusion        – Synthes Hybrid Fixator       – Wire Insertion Technique – Discussion:     – in the report by Paley D and Maar DC (2000), … Read more

Thumb Swan Neck Deformity

– See:     – Phalangeal Injury     – Finger Swan Neck Deformity – Discussion:     – this deformity is more common in OA than in RA;     – deformity results from CMC joint dz (where as boutonniere deformity is mainly at MCP joint);     – result is erosion of articular … Read more

Thumb CMC Joint Instability

– See:          CMC Joint Arthritis          CMC Instability in the Metacarpals          Dislocations of the Thumb MP Joint – Discussion:     – dorsal instability is usually due to disruption of the dorsal radial ligament;           – dorsal-radial ligaments connects the trapezium to the dorsal radial side of the … Read more