– See: – Ligaments of the Wrist and RU Joint – Discussion: – is ulnar continuation of distal radius & presents concave surface for articulation w/ lunate & triquetrium; – ular side of the wrist is supported by the TFCC, which articulates w/ both the lunate and the triquetrum; – TFCC is prone to injury due … Read more
– Discussion: – 20% of all ganglia – most common site at volar wrist crease between the FCR and APL at the scaphotrapezoid joint; – volar ganglions may be less amenable to aspiration than dorsal ganglions since the radial artery may be adjacent to the cyst – recurrence … Read more
– See: – Casting of Scaphoid Fractures – Surgery and Approach to the Scaphoid – Herbert Screw Fixation of Scaphoid Fractures – Closed Reduction of Scaphoid Fractures – Radiographic Imaging – Definition: Unstable Scaphoid Fracture – Discussion: – one must differentiate between stable & unstable acute frx, since stable fractures … Read more
– Discussion: – often patients will note pain weeks to months after the cast is removed; – w/ excessive dorsal tilt, will often develop a symptomatic ulnar mid-carpal instability (or carpus adaptive DISI); – in the report by Taleisnik and Watson (1984), the average amount … Read more
– Open Resection: – short transverse incision directly over the mass; – dorsal ganglions are often located between the EPL and EDC tendons; – retinaculum is incised between the 2nd and 4th extensor compartments (EPL tendon sheath need not be incised); – main cyst and its pedicle … Read more
– Discussion: – trapezius and serratius anterior stabilize scapular base from which the arm operates; – trapezius, which arises from spinous processes of cervical and thoracic vertebrae & inserts on spine of scapula and acromion, is innervated by spinal accessory nerve and branches from third … Read more
(see also: – Trauma Workup; Open Frx; Frx Healing; AO Foundation; ON FRACTURES by Hippocrates.) Acetabular Fracture Ankle Fractures Barton’s Fracture: Dorsal Barton’s Fracture Volar Barton’s Fracture Bennet’s Fracture Both Bone Forearm Frx Boxer’s Frx Burst Fractures (of spine) Calcaneus, Frx Capitulum Fractures Chauffeur’s Fracture Chance Fracture Clavicle Fracture Colles Fracture Compression Frx (Spinal) Condylar … Read more
– See: – Obstetrical Paralysis – Shoulder in brachial plexus injuries: – Discussion: – nonbirth-related Brachial Plexus injuries in children are rare; – as result, very little has been written about this topic; – over 50% have assoc head injuries consistent with high-energy … Read more
– See: – Associated Transverse & Posterior Wall Fracture – T Shaped Fractures – AO Foundation Transverse Fracture – Discussion: – transverse frxs extend across both the anterior and posterior columns; – frx divides the innominate bone into superior segment containing acetabular roof … Read more
– Discussion: – usually result from direct blow; – presents w/ dorsal angulation & increased palmar displacement of metacarpal heads because of deforming force of interosseous muscles and long flexor muscles, which are volar to the fracture plane; – more proximal frxs (ie, shaft frx) are more likely to … Read more