Femur Immobilization is primarily due to fractures and dislocations. Each of these injuries dictates a specific immobilization and stabilization technique. In the acute phase of the injury, the application of external devices may facilitate transportation and other treatment necessities of the polytrauma patient. The most common cause of the 2 injuries is trauma which may … [Read more…]
Traction splints are widely used for the immobilization of fractures of the lower limb. There is a brevity of evidence-based research on their efficacy. We present a case of skin complication following traction splint for spiral fracture of the femur. It is prudent to identify patients at higher risk of developing complications of immobilization. In … [Read more…]
Indication of Ankle Splint/Ankle Splint is defined as a rigid or flexible device that maintains in position a displaced or movable part; also used to keep in place and protect an injured part or as a rigid or flexible material used to protect, immobilize, or restrict motion in a part.[rx] Splints can be used for injuries … [Read more…]
Ankle Splint is defined as a rigid or flexible device that maintains in position a displaced or movable part; also used to keep in place and protect an injured part or as a rigid or flexible material used to protect, immobilize, or restrict motion in a part.[rx] Splints can be used for injuries that are not … [Read more…]
Trendelenburg gait is an abnormal gait resulting from a defective hip abductor mechanism. The primary musculature involved is the gluteal musculature, including the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus muscles. The weakness of these muscles causes drooping of the pelvis to the contralateral side while walking. The gait gets its name from a German surgeon, Friedrich … [Read more…]
Dancer’s Hip/Snapping hip syndrome also known as coxa saltans (or dancer’s hip) is a clinical condition characterized by an audible or palpable snapping sensation that is heard during movement of the hip joint. Snapping hip has multiple etiologies and is classified based on the anatomic structure that is the cause/source of the snapping sensation. Historically, two … [Read more…]
Coxa Saltans/Snapping hip syndrome also known as coxa saltans (or dancer’s hip) is a clinical condition characterized by an audible or palpable snapping sensation that is heard during movement of the hip joint. Snapping hip has multiple etiologies and is classified based on the anatomic structure that is the cause/source of the snapping sensation. Historically, two … [Read more…]
Snapping hip syndrome also known as coxa saltans (or dancer’s hip) is a clinical condition characterized by an audible or palpable snapping sensation that is heard during movement of the hip joint. Snapping hip has multiple etiologies and is classified based on the anatomic structure that is the cause/source of the snapping sensation. Historically, two main … [Read more…]
Hip Superior Dislocations due to simultaneous abduction, hip extension, and external rotation. Anterior Hip Dislocation when the thighbone slips out of its socket in a forward direction, the hip will be bent only slightly, and the leg will rotate out and away from the middle of the body. Anterior hip dislocation (~10%) What Is Hip Dislocations?/Hip … [Read more…]
Anterior Hip Dislocation when the thighbone slips out of its socket in a forward direction, the hip will be bent only slightly, and the leg will rotate out and away from the middle of the body. Anterior hip dislocation (~10%) What Is Hip Dislocations?/Hip Dislocations after trauma are frequently encountered in the emergency setting. A significant … [Read more…]
Posterior Hip Dislocation in approximately 90% of hip dislocation patients, the thighbone is pushed out of the socket in a backward direction. This is called a posterior dislocation. A posterior dislocation leaves the lower leg in a fixed position, with the knee and foot rotated in toward the middle of the body. What Is Hip … [Read more…]
Total Knee Replacement Surgery Procedure/Total Knee Replacement(TKR) is a viable treatment for symptomatic osteoarthritis of the knee refractory to conservative measures. In those with end-stage degenerative changes compromising the articular cartilage affecting multiple compartments of the knee, the literature has yet to identify a potentially viable alternative option for the regeneration of cartilage. Thus, TKA … [Read more…]