– See: – Removal of Cemented Femoral Stems: – Removal of Press Fit Stems: – Discussion: – stem considerations: – calcar replacment: bone loss at the lower limit of the lesser trochanter may requires a 30-mm calcar replacement; – length: stems that are longer than 175 mm long … Read more
– See: – Rupture of FDP – Flexor Tendon Repair – Staged Tendon Reconstruction: – Tendon Repair Technique: – Zone I Injuries … Read more
– Meniscal Anatomy and Physiology: – medial meniscus – bucket handle meniscus tear – posterior horn tears of medial meniscus – lateral meniscus – discoid meniscus – indications for repair: – any peripheral nondegenerative longitudinal tears < 3 cm; – if tear is w/in 3 mm of the periphery, it is considered vascular; – area … Read more
– Definition: – “RSD” is an imprecisely used term; has been used to describe changes in soft tissue and bone; – RSD may not involve the sympathetic nervous system and may not be the consequence of a reflex; – 1995: IASP Consensus Conference: “Complex regional pain … Read more
Advances in The Federal Republic of Germany–Symposium: Recent Advances in the Surgical Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Newest Knowledge of Rheumatoid Arthritis–Symposium: Advances in Imaging of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Newest Knowledge of Rheumatoid Arthritis–Symposium: Diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis: Medical and Laboratory Aspects. Rheumatoid Arthritis — Pathophysiology and Implications for Therapy. Long-term results of synovectomy in rheumatoid patients. Synovectomy of the rheumatoid … Read more
Current Concepts Review. Fractures of the Distal End of the Radius. External fixation or plaster cast for severely displaced Colles’ fractures? Prospective 1-year study of 46 patients. The treatment of Colles’ fracture. Immobilisation with the wrist dorsiflexed. Unstable Colles’ fractures in elderly patients. A randomised trial of external fixation for redisplacement. Regional anesthesia preferable for Colles’ … Read more
– Parvin’s Method of Closed Reduction: – pt lies prone on stretcher, & physician applies gentle downward traction on the wrist for a few minutes; – as olecranon begins to slip distally, MD lifts up gently on arm; – alternatively MD may guide reduction of olecranon w/ opposite hand; … Read more
– Discussion: – From Hippocrates to the Eskimo – a history of techniques used to reduce anterior dislocation of the shoulder. – w/ a witnessed dislocation, consider immediate relocation on field; – this consists of initial slight abduction and internal derotation of affected arm; – this can be done … Read more
– See: anterior instability – Discussion: – characterized by dislocation occuring after minor trauma, relative ease of relocation, and evidence of multidirectional instability; – this condition is often present in overhead throwing athletes; – it may lead to thoracic outlet syndrome (dead arm syndrome); – causes: … Read more
– See: – Arteriography, Microanastomosis, Pharmocological Agents in Vascular Surgery – Vaccum Assisted Wound Closure Device – Discussion: – w/ severe extremity wounds, early radical debridement combined with early soft tissue coverage (regional or free flap) will decrease wound infection, flap loss, & delayed bone healing; – early coverage … Read more