Clinical Presentation of Vertebral Artery Dissection
CHAPTER 7 Clinical Presentation of Vertebral Artery Dissection Dr James Inklebarger Vertebral artery dissection (VAD) is a tear in the wall of the vertebral artery located in the neck. This…
Safety and Patient Screening
CHAPTER 4 Safety and Patient Screening Introduction Manipulation is an alternative form of intervention to treat musculoskeletal conditions. It is considered relatively safe and effective when administered skilfully and appropriately….
Surgical Techniques to Avoid Patellar Maltracking in Total Knee Arthroplasty
Fig. 18.1 (a) In some ways the extensor mechanism under load is like a drawn bow: When the energy in the bow is released, the ends spring apart and the…
Trouble Shooting: Intraoperative MCL Injury
Lesion type Frequency* Cause Reference Femoral avulsion 1/48 – [8] 1/16 Osteopenic patient [3] Mid-substance 24/48 – [8] 1/8 Transection with saw during tibial cut [9] 7/7 Unknown, possibly due…
