Musculoskeletal Key

Fig. 9.1 Third interspace nerve being pulled distally in efforts to allow retraction of the cut end into the proximal muscle layer Fig. 9.2 Small nerve branches may tether the…

Berndt and Harty classification system for OLTs [9] Stage 1 Small subchondral compression fracture Stage 2 Partially detached fragment of the cartilage Stage 3 Completely detached fragment of the cartilage…

Fig. 18.1 (a) Dorsal view of the talus. (b) Lateral view of the talus. (c) Medial view of the talus. (d) Plantar view of the talus The talar neck ,…

Fig. 27.1 Unstressed lateral radiograph . (a) Positive anterior drawer with stressed lateral radiograph showing anterior displacement of the talus on the tibia. (b) Unstressed AP radiograph of the ankle….

Fig. 5.1 Clinical presentation 3 days post-op. Notice the significant intensity and extent of the erythema and edema. There is no drainage, but with these cardinal signs of infection, one should…

Fig. 21.1 A-B Intraoperative assessment of the posterior tibial tendon. Elasticity of the muscle-tendon unit can be determined by pulling on the tendon Leaving behind the pathologic tendon at the…

Fig. 10.1 AP radiograph demonstrates central metatarsal fractures that exceed the acceptable criteria for non surgical treatment Complication of these injuries can result in osteochondral defects, avascular necrosis, or more…

Fig. 16.1 A cross section of the cuneiforms and cuboid similar to a “Roman Arch.” Note the natural occurring arch and how the cuneiforms and cuboid are anatomically wedged together….

  Grade (dictates osseous procedures) Grade A, no deformity Grade B, reducible deformity (pre-existing or acquired) Grade C, rigid deformity Stage (Dictates soft tissue procedures) No osseous procedures Joint sparing…

Author Year Journal No. of patients % Complications Guhl 1986 Orthopedics 62 8 Guhl 1988 Arthroscopy 131 10 Sprague et al. 1989 Book 201 17.4 Martin et al. 1989 Am…