– Discussion: – anatomical and pathological changes that occur with rickets or osteomalacia differ principallyaccording to the age of pt & severity of the disorder. – children: – physeal cupping / widening – bowing of long bones; … Read more
– See: – Innervation – Rectus Femoris / Intermedius / Lateralis / Medialis – Extensor Mechanism Injuries of the Knee – Rupture of the Quadriceps – Rectus Femoris: origin: – straight head: anterior … Read more
– Discussion: – traditional quadrilateral socket has narrow anteroposterior diameter to keep the ischium positioned back and up on top of the posterior brim of the socket for wt bearing; – anterior wall of the socket is 5 to 7 cm higher than the posterior wall to hold the leg back … Read more
– See: external rotators of the hip: Origin: superior aspect of external border of the tuberosity at ischium; Insertion: superior aspect of the linea quadrata, the line which extends downward from the intertrochanteric crest of femur; Synergists: piriformis, obturator externus, obturator internus, gemellus superior, gemellus inferior; Action: external rotation of the femur at the hip; … Read more
– Anatomy: – origin: anterior surface of transverse process, lateral border of vertebral bodies and corresponding intervertebral discs of T12-L5; – at the 3 o’clock position, the iliopsoas is composed of 45% tendon and 55% muscle; – tendon is located directly anterior to the anterior superior capsulolabral complex at the 2-3 … Read more
– See: – Defects of the Fibula: – Van Nes Rotational Plasty: – Discussion: – a development defect of the proximal femur recongnizable at birth; – 3rd most common longitudinal deficiency of lower extremity; – abnormality ranges from hypoplasia of entire femur to … Read more
– Surgical Considerations for Specific Diseases and Conditions: – Medical Assesment: – surgical risk assessment – risk factors for infection: are taken into consideration; – anesthesia consult and posting – anesthesia, medical consderations, and timing for … Read more
– See: Radiology of the Hip: – Discussion: – obtain view w/ 15 deg of internal rotation; – draw a line at level of, & parallel to, ischial tuberosities and intersecting the lesser trochanter on each side; – compare 2 points of intersection & measure difference to determine the amount of … Read more
– Anatomy: – radiographic teardrop: – true floor of acetabulum corresponds to the radiographic teardrop; – teardrop lies in the inferomedial portion of the acetabulum, just above the obturator foramen; – the lateral and medial lips corresponds to … Read more
– Frx – Menu (See: Post Op Orders) – Axial Skeleton – C-spine – Spine – Pelvis – Upper Extremity – Shoulder – Humerus – Elbow – Wrist – Hand – Lower Extremity – Hip – Femur – Knee – Tibia – Ankle – Foot – Systems – Neuro – Cranio-Maxillo-Facial – Spine – Cardiac … Read more