Heel Conditions
Heel Conditions PLANTAR FASCIITIS (HEEL SPUR SYNDROME) Description Plantar fasciitis is a condition resulting in pain and inflammation of the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia, also called the plantar aponeurosis,…
Dermatology
Dermatology SKIN LAYERS Epidermis About 0.04 mm thick Stratum Corneum (Horny Layer) The outer most layer of the epidermis composed of dry, flattened, anuclear, dead, keratinized cells that ultimately flake…
Wound Care/Diabetes
Wound Care/Diabetes DIABETES Diabetes is a metabolic disease that causes high blood glucose. This occurs either because insulin production is inadequate or because the body’s cells do not respond properly…
Bone Healing
Bone Healing BONE HEALING Requires immobilization (fixation) and compression (optimal is 12 to 18 lb per in2) Bone can regenerate back to 100% of its strength following a fracture. The…
Bone Tumors
Bone Tumors Bone tumors are either primary or metastatic. Primary bone tumors can be either benign or malignant. Radioisotope scans (99-Tc MDP) can estimate the local intramedullary extent of the…
Radiology and Imaging
Radiology and Imaging X-rays should be taken: WEIGHT-BEARING ANGLE AND BASE OF GAIT Feet abducted 15° Medial malleoli 2″ apart STANDARD FOOT X-RAYS A/P, Lat, MO EXPOSURE FACTORS Kilovoltage peak…
Biomechanics
Biomechanics JOINT ROM Hip Rotation Int Ext Adults 35°-40° 35°-40° Infants/elderly 20°-25° 45°-50° Flex/extension Flex Ext Straight knee 90°-100° 10°-20° Flexed knees 120°-130° Ab/adduction Abduction 24°-60° (ave 36°) Adduction <30°…
Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery SKIN GRAFTS Skin Graft Classification Autograft Skin taken from one part of the body and used to cover a wound in another part of the body. The thinner…
