ORTHOPEDIC
THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
GENERAL KEY POINTS The lymphatic system has four major functions: 1. Produce, store and re-circulate lymphocytes , cells mainly responsible for immune response in the body. 2. Store macrophages (phagocytes)….
Lower Limb, Pelvis and Hip
Lower limb survey Bones, muscles and surface landmarks of the left lower limb, from the front Bones of the left lower limb, from the front Muscles of the left lower…
Thigh, Knee and Leg
Thigh Front of the right upper thigh (female) Part of the fascia lata (deep fascia of the thigh, 14) has been removed to display the femoral vessels and nerve and…
Ulnar Styloid Triquetral Impaction: Diagnosis and Treatment
RATIONALE AND BASIC SCIENCE Ulnar styloid triquetral impaction (USTI) is often unrecognized, yet it is a relatively common condition in which the ulnar styloid, or fragments of the ulnar styloid,…
The Management of Avascular Necrosis in the Carpus: Preiser’s Disease and Avascular Necrosis of the Capitate
INTRODUCTION Avascular necrosis (AVN) within the carpus is a rare occurrence. AVN is most commonly seen within the scaphoid after proximal pole fractures; however, AVN may occur throughout the carpus…
Pediatric Distal Radius Fractures
INTRODUCTION Children are not small adults, and pediatric distal radius fractures cannot always be treated by applying established principles for adult fractures. Children have unique anatomic structures particular to them….
Tendinopathies: FCU, ECU, de Quervain’s, and Intersection Syndrome
de QUERVAIN’S DISEASE Basic Science and Pertinent Anatomy Several terms are used to describe the condition of tendon entrapment. Although frequently referred to as tenosynovitis, de Quervain’s disease is more…
Denervation of the Wrist Joint for Chronic Pain
Videos corresponding to this chapter are available on DVD and online. RATIONALE AND BASIC SCIENCE PERTINENT TO THE PROCEDURE ∗ I would like to dedicate this chapter to my terrific…
