Musculoskeletal Key

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…

Fig. 19.1 The subtle posterior heel bump can be visualized. In this particular patient, the bump was present directly posterior to the Achilles tendon insertion due to calcification here and…

Fig. 7.1 Showing the different lesser toe deformities When nonsurgical management fails, then surgery may be indicated. There is a wide array of surgical interventions described for lesser toe deformities…

Fig. 20.1 Allgower-Donati suture technique used for closure after tarsal tunnel release Inadequate control of bleeding prior to wound closure places patient at risk for both wound dehiscence as well…

Fig. 8.1 (a) A cadaveric (left) and MRI (right) view of a midsection through the second metatarsal at the level of the metatarsal head. P base of the proximal phalanx,…

Fig. 2.1 The clotting cascade Fig. 2.2 (a) Chronic right lateral lesser saphenous venous stasis ulcer in patient with post-thrombotic syndrome. (b) Chronic post-thrombotic stasis dermatitis and scarification right lower…