Inguinal Pathology
Fig. 20.1 Athletic pubalgia: a representation of the important pain generators in AP and the direction of forces they apply to the pubic joint Physical exam in these patients will…
Vascular Considerations in Rehabilitative Surgery
Fig. 26.1 Lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA) demonstrated above involves microscopic connections between small peripheral lymphatics and veins in order to allow for an alternate lymphatic drainage pathway. Detail shows close up…
Recovery of Diaphragm Function Through Functional Electrical Stimulation: Diaphragm Pacing
Fig. 12.1 (a) The laparoscopic dissector is placed against the right diaphragm, an electrical burst from the clinical station externally will allow contraction if the phrenic nerve is intact, and…
Targeted Reinnervation Strategies to Restore Upper Limb Function
Fig. 22.1 Targeted muscle reinnervation concepts. (a) In an uninjured limb, the cortical system serves as the control center and initiates voluntary movement. Motor nerves function as an electrical conduit…
Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerve Regeneration Current Research and Future Possibilities
© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2017Andrew I. Elkwood, Matthew Kaufman and Lisa F. Schneider (eds.)Rehabilitative Surgery10.1007/978-3-319-41406-5_27 27. Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerve Regeneration Current Research and Future Possibilities Wise Young1 and Hilton M. Kaplan1 (1) Rutgers, The State University…
Surgical Considerations in Neurogenic Bladder
Does the person have a neurogenic bladder? Has there been a recent evaluation of the lower urinary tract (urodynamics and cystoscopy)? Has there been a recent evaluation of the upper…
Hand Transplantation and Rehabilitation
Fig. 21.1 Clinical presentation of skin rejection. The macroscopic changes may be heterogeneous. In mild cases, skin lesions most often appear in a spotted pattern (a). Rejection may be associated…
Deep Venous Thrombosis in the Operative Rehabilitation Patient
AT9 VTE risk category/Caprini score Estimated baseline risk without prophylaxis (%) Risk of VTE with prophylaxis (%) Very low/0–2 NA <0.5 Low/3–4 0.6 1.5 Moderate/5–6 1.3 3 High/>6 2.7 6…
Introduction to Rehabilitative Surgery
© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2017Andrew I. Elkwood, Matthew Kaufman and Lisa F. Schneider (eds.)Rehabilitative Surgery10.1007/978-3-319-41406-5_1 1. Introduction to Rehabilitative Surgery Andrew I. Elkwood1 , Matthew Kaufman1 and Lisa F. Schneider1 (1) The Plastic Surgery Center, Institute for Advanced Reconstruction, 535 Sycamore…
Anesthetic Considerations in Rehabilitative Surgery
Spinal level Activities of daily living Mobility/locomotion C1–C4 Feeding possible with balanced forearm orthoses Computer access by tongue, breath, voice controls Weight shifts with power tilt and recline chair Mouth…
