– See: – Arteriography – Foot Reconstuctive Surgery – Microanastomosis – Pharmocological Agents in Vascular Surgery – Initial Wound Care of Open Tibia Fractures – Soft Tissue Coverage Following Tibial Frx: (Tibia Frx) – STSG; – split thickness skin grafts require a … Read more
– Discussion: – soleus is a bipiniform (double feather) shaped muscle; – its width encompasses the posterior two thirds of the calf; – it originates from the upper one third of the dorsum & medial surface of the fibula and mid-posterior tibia; – it inserts into the achilles tendon over a 5 cm area just … Read more
– Discussion: – sinus tarsi is the depression found on the lateral side of the tarsus and is distal to and on the same level as the lateral malleolus; – on incision of the structures overlying the sinus tarsi – namely, lateral portion of the inferior extensor retinaculum, interosseous talocalcaneal ligament and reflection … Read more
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– Sizing of the Tibial Component: – generally, the tibial component is either larger or at least the same size as the femoral component; – femoral overhang is a significant source of postoperative TKR pain; – ref: Overhang of the Femoral Component in Total Knee Arthroplasty: Risk Factors and Clinical Consequences – … Read more
– See: Posterior Frx Dislocations of the Hip – Discussion: – simple posterior dislocation without a fracture occurs from a posteriorly directed force against a flexed and adducted femur; – Associated Injuries – Pre-Reduction Radiographs: (radiographic evaluation of hip dislocation) – AP of the Hip; … Read more
– Discussion: – cause of discomfort in anterior aspect of the knee; – caused by persistent traction at the cartilaginous junction of patella & patellar ligament, usually at inferior patellar pole; – usually seen in an active preteen boy who complains of activity-related pain; – differential diagnosis: … Read more
– See: Stance Phase: – Discussion: – single limb stance comprimises 38% of gait cycle; – during single limb stance, the ankle begins to dorsiflex by motion of tibia over the fixed foot; – early phase: – subtalar joint is pronated inorder to absorbe … Read more
Assistance provided by Nanni Allington MD. – Discussion: – a membrane lined cavity containing a clear yellow fluid. – occurrs most often in children 4-10 years of age; – lesions remain asymptomatic unless complicated by fracture. – they enlarge during skeletal growth and become inactive, or latent, … Read more