First Ray Surgery
First Ray Surgery BUNION EVALUATION Stage I Subclinical subluxation of the first metatarsal joint Stage II Development of clinical hallux abduction deformity Stage III Development of metatarsus primus adductus deformity…
Tailor’s Burnion (Bunionette)
Tailor’s Burnion (Bunionette) TAILOR’S BUNION (BUNIONETTE) Description Enlargement of, or prominence of, the 5th metatarsal head Evaluation IM Angle Two Methods 1. Traditional method The angle between the bisection of…
Tendons and Tendon Transfers
Tendons and Tendon Transfers TENDON ANATOMY 1. Epitenon: The outer covering of a tendon within its sheath. Most important structure in the tendon repair process. 2. Endotenon: A loose acellular…
Pre-/Peri-/Postoperative
Pre-/Peri-/Postoperative PREOPERATIVE Preoperative testing should be guided by the patient’s clinical history, comorbidities, and physical examination. Some hospitals also have their own preoperative protocols. Common preoperative testing includes SMA 6,…
Laboratory Tests
Laboratory Tests URINALYSIS Generally divided into two parts: General: Includes macroscopic evaluation, specific gravity, and a dipstick segment Microscopic evaluation: Quantitative assessment of cellular component Specific Gravity Normal value: 1.003…
Soft Tissue Masses
Soft Tissue Masses FIBROUS TISSUE ORIGIN Fibroma Fibroma is a general term for a benign tumor composed of connective tissue. They can grow almost anywhere in any organ, arising from…
