The Hip - book

Anterior Impingement Syndrome of the Ankle

    – Bony Impingement:     – pts who have persistent pain in anterior aspect of ankle & who have anterior tibiotalar spur evident on a lateral roentgenogram need additional diagnostic evaluation and management;     – extreme dorsiflexion required by the demiplie position in ballet can lead to impingement of anterior lip of … Read more

Anterior Drawer Test

– Discussion: – Anterior Talofibular ligament is the primary restraint in anterior drawer test; – testing of ankle in 10 deg of plantar flexion results in greatest amount of translation, although one cadaveric study showed that maximum anterior excursion occurs in dorsiflexion; – injury of the calcaneofibular lig does not increase amount of the anterior drawer; … Read more

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Anterolateral Ligament: Let’s Stick to the Facts!

Anterior Cruciate Ligament ‐ Anterolateral Ligament: Let’s Stick to the Facts! – Discussion:     – anatomy of ACL     – biomechanics of ACL     – epidemiology_of_ACL_injuries     – mechanism: ACL Tear     – natural history of the ACL-deficient knee     – partial ACL injury     – pediatric ACL injuries – Evaluation … Read more

Anterior Cruciate Ligament

– Extra-articular Reconstruction: – these type of procedures are now no longer used as the primary reconstructive method for ACL tears; – some authors feel that the extra-articular reconstruction may have a role in augmenting the intra-articular reconstruction; – references: – Biomechanics of intra-articular and extra-articular reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament. – The effect … Read more

Anterior Approach to the Hip (Smith Petersen)

– See: Watson Jones Approach – Discussion: – Smith Petersen improved & revived the anterior iliofemoral approach; – entire ilium and hip joint can be reached thru iliac part of incision; – w/ this approach there is a need for extensive detachment of tendinous insertions & retraction of muscle, w/ potential damage to femoral artery and … Read more

Ankle Sprain

Discussion pathoanatomy: fibular collateral ligament is made up of three separate structures; these are not as strong as medial ligaments, since lateral support of ankle is also provide by the fibula; anterior talofibular ligament calcaneofibular ligament posterior talofibular Ligaments cervical ligaments: ref: Elongation behavior of calcaneofibular and cervical ligaments during inversion loads applied in an … Read more

Ankle Varus Deformity

Discussion varus deformity of the ankle may follow distal tibial fracture or distal tibial epiphyseal frx; deformities due to distal tibial epiphyeal injuries are often progressive; deformities due to tibial plafond injuries are usually static (from malreduction at the time of the original procedure); left untreated, the varus deformity may lead to DJD of the … Read more

Ankle Injury / Fractures

– See: Refereneces for Ankle Fractures: The Segmental Rectus Abdominis Free Flap for Ankle and Foot Reconstruction. The deltoid ligament. An evaluation of need for surgical repair. Salvage procedures for complications of total ankle arthroplasty. Diagnostic and operative arthroscopy of the ankle. An experimental approach. Acute rupture of the peroneal retinaculum. Guidelines for selective radiological … Read more