Ankle Block
Chapter 6 Ankle Block Overview 1. The following five nerves are involved in an ankle block: posterior tibial, superficial peroneal, deep peroneal, saphenous, and sural. 2. The posterior tibial and…
Elbow Block
Chapter 3 Elbow Block Overview The following five nerves are involved in an elbow block: radial, median, ulnar, medial antebrachial cutaneous, and lateral antebrachial cutaneous. 1. The radial and lateral…
Digital Block
Chapter 5 Digital Block Overview 1. Two techniques can be used to perform a digital block: a. Tendon sheath injection b. Web space injection 2. The web space injection technique…
Intra-articular Ankle Block
Chapter 7 Intra-articular Ankle Block Overview When performing an intra-articular ankle block, an anterolateral approach is preferred. Indications for use The intra-articular ankle block is used for ankle fracture reduction….
Hematoma Block
Chapter 2 Hematoma Block Overview 1. A hematoma block may be performed anywhere an acute fracture is present. 2. Typically, hematoma blocks are performed in regions where selective nerve blocks…
Basic Principles of Analgesia
Chapter 1 Basic Principles of Analgesia Overview Review of Local Anesthetics 1. The two most commonly used local anesthetics are lidocaine (Xylocaine) and bupivacaine (Marcaine, Sensorcaine) (Table 1-1). a. Recent…
Femoral Neck Fractures: Arthroplasty
7 Femoral Neck Fractures Arthroplasty Keith Winters, James P. Waddell Indications 77 Examination 78 Imaging 78 Treatment Options 78 Surgical Technique 78 Anesthesia and Positioning 78 Exposure of the Femoral…
Complications of Trochanteric Fractures
12 Complications of Trochanteric Fractures Jan Bartoníček Overview of Complications 152 Intraoperative Complications 152 Complications During Surgical Wound Healing 152 Complications During Fracture Healing 152 Complications Developing or Persisting After…
Subtrochanteric Fractures: Intramedullary Fixation
13 Subtrochanteric Fractures Intramedullary Fixation Pavel Douša History 187 Küntscher Y-Nail, Detensor 187 Zickel Nail 188 Russell-Taylor Nail 188 Gamma Nail 188 Gliding Nail, Proximal Femoral Nail, Proximal Femoral Nail…
Best Surgical Practices
19 Best Surgical Practices Hans J. Kreder Overview 265 Optimal Surgical Tactic 266 Postoperative Weight Bearing 266 Surgical Strategies 266 Intracapsular Hip Fractures 266 Overview 266 Femoral Neck Fractures: Definitions…
