– Discussion: – OCD is a localized fragmentation of the bone and overlying cartilage of the capitellum; – it frequently progresses to loose body formation, and sometimes progresses to posttraumatic arthritis; – laxity of the MCL may accentuate the loading on the capitellum; – … Read more
– Discussion: – a developmental dysplasia of peripheral growth plate which forms a cartilage capped projection of bone found near metaphyses of long bones; – peripheral chondroblast grows outward from the metaphysis, acting as an ectopic growth plate, which ceases growth at skeletal maturation; … Read more
– See: – Diff Dx: Hypercalcemia – Diff Dx: HyperPhosphatemia – Approaches To Differential Diagnosis In Musculoskeletal Imaging: Soft Tissue Calcifications – Discussion: – calcium hydroxyapatite can be deposited in periarticular soft tissues or within joints; – in either event the disease may be monoarticular or polyarticular; … Read more
– See: Development and Anomalies of the Axis: – Discussion: – dens may be completely absent, hypoplastic, or incompletely fused to body of C2 (lesion called os odontoideum) – the os odontoideum is smaller than the normal dens but size may vary; – the base of the … Read more
– See: – Diff Dx: Posterior Ankle Pain – Fractures of Posterior Talar Process – Discussion: – accessory bone found just posterior to talus (accessory ossification center of the posterior process of the talus); – it may be considered a non united portion of the lateral tubercle; – os trigonum is round, oval, or triangular … Read more
– See: – Anesthesia and Timing for Femoral Neck Fractures: – Anesthesia in the Spinal Cord Injured Patient: – Cardiac Orders / Meds: – Malignant Hyperthermia: – Risk Assessment: – Anesthetic Agents: – Lidocaine: … Read more
– Recommended Position of Ankle Fusion: – it is essential to position forefoot perpendicular to long axis of tibia; – if minimal resection of the joint surfaces is carried out (to minimize shortening), then it will often be necessary to lengthen the heel cord in order to obtain the optimal position; … Read more
– see distal radius fracture menu (volar Barton’s frx) – orif of distal radius fractures – Surgical Approach: – standard volar approach: – most indicated for simple extra articular fractures and when there is absence of ulnar comminution / displacement: – incision starts at thenar crease of palm, curves toward middle of forearm, w/ … Read more
Clickable Image Map: – Trauma Systems: Neuro (see Glasgow) Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Cardiac Respiratory Renal Vascular Compartments Hepatic Coag X-rays and Template Planned Incision Consent Bone Graft Open vs Closed Reduction Anesthesia & Cardiology Consults Prophylactic ATB DVT prophylaxis Posting Blood & Cell Saver Implant Selection Positioning Table type and Flouro – Initial Orders: – NPO … Read more
– Discussion: – closed weight bearing treatment should be used for the majority of low energy tibial fractures; – advantages of open treatment: – allows early weight bearing; – minimizes hospitalization; – infection; – disadvantages … Read more