...Orthopaedic Surgery - Arthroscopic Surgery - Joint Replacement - Sports Medicine - Fracture Care John R. Chance, M.D., David L. Fox, M.D., Jamie L. Lynch, M.D., Brian E. Schulze, M.D., Patrick M. Simon, M.D., Rex E. Wilcox, M.D. Diplomates, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Kelly A. Cooper, PA-C Total Knee Arthroplasty (Replacement) Post Operative Instructions IN THE HOSPITAL AFTER SURGERY: You will stay in the hospital for 2-3 days after having knee replacement surgery. During that time you will recover from your anesthesia and the surgery itself. Right after surgery you will spend 1-2 hours in a recovery room (PACU) before going into your room. You will likely wake up very tired and groggy. You will have a large dressing (bandage) over your incision and part of your leg. A small drainage tube may be in place during surgery to help drain fluids that collect in your knee joint after surgery. After being taken back to your room you will continue receiving fluids through your IV (a catheter or tube that is inserted into your vein to give the medical staff access for medications and fluids) until you are able to drink fluids on your own. You will slowly resume a normal diet. After knee replacement, some surgeons recommend using a continuous passive motion machine (CPM) while you are in bed. The CPM bends your knee for you. Over time, the rate and amount of bending will increase. If you are using this machine, always keep your leg in the CPM when you are in bed. It may help......
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... The patient arrived to radiology on August 5, 2012. The patient was a 10 year old hispanic male whom presented to the hospital with pain in his right ankle. Prior to coming into the radiology department he had fallen on a play structure at his school. Immediately after his fall he was brought to the hospital by his parents. As a result the patient was x-rayed on August 5, 2012. An ankle complete series was performed which consisted of an AP, Oblique, and Lateral view. However, due to his age comparison films were also taken of his left ankle which consisted of only an ap and lateral. According to the radiology report from the images obtained the patient was said to have a non-ossifying fibroma in his right distal tibia metaphysis region. The recommendation following his visit from the radiologists was for the patient to be seen again for a followup in six months. On March 1, 2013 the patient returned to the department for his 6 month followup. Since the patient was being seen for a followup on this visit instead of for trauma like his initial visit, only three images were obtained. An AP, Oblique, and Lateral view of only his right ankle. According to the radiology reports from this visit the patient still was said to have a non ossifying fibroma on his right lower leg/ankle. A non-ossifying fibroma is a benign, non-aggressive tumor. It is non cancerous and is mainly composed of fibrous tissue. (Boston Children's Hospital, 2011) Non-ossifying......
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...convulsions. Visualized a small essential tremor in bilateral hands. States has some weakness, tingling, and numbness in both lower extremities due to bilateral knee replacements. Denies signs or symptoms of difficulty speaking, or swallowing. States takes Narcotic pain medications for pain management. | Head and Neck:States intermittent migraines. Denies any neck pain. Denies any abnormal lumps or swelling in her neck or head area. Sinus surgery in 1991, without complications. | Eyes:Denies eye pain, excessive tearing or blurred vision of the eyes. Last eye exam was March, 2014 which included glaucoma testing, vision testing. No visible redness of eyes. Client states she is currently wearing progressive lens glasses. States when eyes are occasionally dry she uses artificial tears. | Ears:Denies earache or other ear pain. History of childhood chronic ear infections. No lengthy exposure to loud environmental noises. Denies any vertigo or ear medications. | Nose, Mouth, and Throat: States has had cold sores of the mouth in the past. Denies any nosebleeds. States has had gingivitis in the past and was treated by dentist. Allergies to multiple medications and bee stings. Last dental check-up, states was 1 year ago. States has had many root canals and tooth implants. Rinses with medicated mouth wash. States had sinus surgery in 1991, with no complications. | Skin, Hair and Nails:Skin dry and intact. No signs of skin disease. Denies any changes in...
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...and gunshot wounds and sports or recreational injuries. Traumas often result in bone and joint fractures and dislocations. (Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn, 2009, para. 2) • Arthritis treatments Treatment focused on relieving the pain associated with arthritis. Treatment types such as medicines, therapy, or surgery can be used alone or in combination together to ease the associated pain of arthritis. • Spine and Neck injuries Generalized neck pain, whiplash or cervical pain, disc herniation, weakness, and or numbness down the arms, and lower back or lumbar pain, are treated by orthopedic physicians specialized in spine and neck injury. • Upper extremity Treatment of muscle, ligaments, tendons, and bones in the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand are under physicians who have training in this specific part of the body. • Hand Physicians in this subspecialty have completed extensive training in the forearm, wrist, and hand. • Foot and ankle Foot care, diabetic foot care, arthritis, bunions, corns, ingrown toenails, heel pain are just the starting point for problems and injuries treated by physicians specializing in the foot and ankle. Reconstructive surgery is also included. • Sports medicine Treatment of injuries sustained...
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...arthroplasty is the replacement of the hip joint with a prosthesis, and is one of the most common reconstructive operations (Huo et al 2008). Hip arthroplasty may be performed when irreversible damage has occurred to the joint; this damage often causes pain, dysfunction and reduced quality of life. The pre-operative nursing considerations begin with patient education. This should begin at the time the decision is made to have the surgical procedure performed. It is important that the patient understand the preoperative requirements, the surgical procedure, postoperative care and the necessary home/activity modification. The patient should be instructed in self-preparation, including mental and emotion readiness and having a positive attitude about the surgical outcome. There is a great deal of evidence that a patient’s psychological state before the surgery impacts on their recovery afterwards. Studies have shown that patients who report lower levels of general or mental health before surgery have worse physical health outcomes, such as pain levels, after surgery (Long et al, 2005). Like all surgeries, the patient will be assed for their ability to tolerate the procedure and anesthesia. Of particular concern is their cardiovascular and respiratory status, and the presence of any comorbidities. The patient should also be evaluated for the presence of any infection, as it could spread to the hip prosthesis. The teaching of postoperative exercise before surgery allows the......
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...raise the risk of DVT are: • An injury that damages veins • Obesity, which puts pressure on the veins in the pelvis and legs • Heredity • A catheter put in a vein for any reason • Hormonal changes such as birth control pills or hormone therapy • Smoking • Long periods of sitting such as on a plane trip of more than four hours Certain diseases such as heredity disorders, inflammatory bowel syndrome, cancer and heart disease can increase the risk of developing DVT, especially if you have one other risk. Surgery is a major risk for developing DVT, especially if you have had joint replacement surgery in the lower legs. Pregnancy also increases the risk of DVT for up to six weeks after delivery as does bed rest and having a caesarian section. There are symptoms for DVT, but only about 50 percent of the people who develop DVT have symptoms. The most common symptoms are: • Swelling of the ankle or foot that is often only on one side • Cramps in the calf that has DVT • Pain in the ankle or foot for no apparent reason • A warm spot on the surface of your skin • The skin over the vein turns red, blue or pale Since symptoms are rare, many people only realize they have DVT when they require emergency care for a pulmonary embolism. This means the clot has come loose and traveled to the lung blocking a major artery. This is a very serious condition. There are several treatment options that our specialist may recommend for keeping a clot from becoming larger. Treatment is also......
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...Heart Valve Surgery Once a valve problem has been diagnosed and surgery scheduled, you’ll have some things to do. Some preparations will help make your surgery go smoothly. Some will help you get set up for your return home from the hospital. And others will help you feel more at ease. Your doctor will talk with you about the risks. Write down all your questions in advance so you don’t forget to ask them. The Week Before Surgery Steps you take before your surgery can help make both the surgery and recovery go smoothly. Follow your doctor’s instructions. • Ask your doctor about scheduling any dental work you might need. Dental work could let bacteria into your bloodstream, which can cause infection on a new valve. • Give your doctor a list of every medication you take, including supplements and over-the-counter products. Your doctor may have you stop taking some of them or start taking others before surgery. • If you smoke, quit right away. You will do better during and after surgery. • Arrange for an adult family member or friend to drive you home from the hospital. Have a helper available for your first week or two at home. • Prepare and freeze food or arrange to have food brought in while you recover. • Make adjustments around your home to simplify movements, such as reducing the need to climb stairs. The Day Before Surgery • You may be asked to wash with special soap the night before surgery. The morning of surgery, don’t use deodorant, lotion, or......
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...nails long, thickened, yellowish color. End of toe nails are chipped, capillary refill of 1.5 seconds. Skin/Extremities: Warm to touch, dry, color is normal for patient’s ethnicity. Skin turgor elastic, and rapidly returns to original shape. Patient has scattered bruising on top of both thighs and up and down arms bilaterally. Fluid filled blisters and open sores scattered on both lower legs and feet bilaterally. Scabs scattered on lower legs and feet bilaterally, 70% yellowish drainage from open sores bilateral on lower legs. Both legs have evidence of varicose veins. Left lower leg has evidence of cellulitis. Capillary refill of 2 seconds, upper extremities no edema present. Lower extremities have evidence of edema, left ankle 2+ edema, right ankle 1+ edema. Both lower legs covered with telfa to open areas and blisters, legs wrapped with kerlix and secured with surgilast, iodine...
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... |Uncertain/equivocal | | |+ |Present or Noted | | |++ |Present Significantly | | |+++ |Present in Excess | | |= |Equivalent to | | |3 |OK or satisfactory | | |A |Ankle Jerk/Reflex |Hitting the ankle with a patella hammer to | | | |test reflexes | |AAA |Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm |Swelling of the main artery in the abdomen | |AAL |Anterior Axillary Line |Imaginary line drawn from the front arm pit| | | |down the chest wall | |ABG |Arterial Blood Gas also "Sats" |Blood test to see how much oxygen there is | | | |in the blood (percentage......
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...Use of the Cusum technique for evaluation of a CT based navigation system for total knee replacement (TKR) Praemer et al30reported that in 1996, 245,000 total knee replacements (TKRs) were done in the United States. They estimated that the projected increase in TKRs in the United States will be 209,000 between 1996 and 2030. Most of the early failures of TKRs are related to technical flaws. Experimental and clinical data indicate that to achieve optimal midterm and long-term results of a TKR, good alignment in /the frontal plane of the lower limb is mandatory. In an experimental study, Hsu et al 14showed that a femoral component in 7° valgus, with the tibial component placed at 90° to the long axis of the tibia, was the best position for the total condylar knee and produced equal force distribution between the medial and lateral plateaus. For the Kinematic knee, the best position was 9° valgus for the femoral component with 2° varus of the tibial component. A clinical association between failure of TKR and malalignment seems likely. Ritter et al 32 reported that varus knees had a lower survival at 10 years than aligned or valgus knees. Jeffery et al,16 with the first design of the Denham prosthesis, reported that at 12 years the incidence of loosening was 3% when, on long-leg standing radio-graphs, the line joining the center of the femoral head to the center of the body of the talus passed through themiddle1⁄3of the knee prosthesis. The incidence of loosening was......
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...medical care in collaboration with the tourism industry for patients needing surgical and other forms of specialized treatment. Medical or Health tourism has become a common form of vacationing, and covers a broad spectrum of medical services. It mixes leisure, fun and relaxation together with wellness and healthcare. The global health care industry is valued at $ 2.8 tn. The market for health tourism is estimated to be $67 bn, growing at a rate 20% per annum. It can be divided into three broad segments: 1. Surgeries like orthopedic surgery, heart by-pass surgery, cancer therapy, eye surgery, organ transplantation. 2. Plastic surgery or cosmetic surgery. 3. Health spas, weight loss exercise centers, hot springs and holistic treatment including wellness therapies. Different countries have become preferred destination in each of these segments for medical tourist. India is a preferred destination for heart, orthopedic, eye and neurosurgeries. Eye surgery kidney dialysis and organ transplantation are among the most common treatments sought by medical tourist in Thailand and according to the Health Ministry, in 2004 the country attracted 600,000 medical tourists, who generated 20 billion baht in revenue. As a result, Asia’s medical tourism industry could generate over US$4.4 billion a year by 2012, with India, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and South Korea the top destinations. Tourist arrivals from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Malaysia alone totalled......
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...Rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune condition, is a chronic inflammatory poly-arthritis (involves 5 or more joints). It causes premature mortality, disability, and compromised quality of life in the industrialized and developing world. Although the causes are unknown, RA is believed to be the result of a faulty immune response. RA can begin at any age and is associated with fatigue and prolonged stiffness after rest. There is no cure for RA, but new effective drugs are increasingly available to treat the disease and prevent deformed joints. In addition to medications and surgery, good self-management, including exercise, are known to reduce pain and disability. The natural history of RA varies considerably with at least 3 possible disease courses: 1. Monocyclic- One episode which ends within 2.5 years of initial diagnosis and did not re-occur. This may result form early diagnosis and/or aggressive treatment. 2. Polycyclic- The levels of disease activity fluctuate over the course of the condition. 3. Progressive- RA continues to increase in severity and is unremitting. EPIDEMIOLOGY The prevalence rate for RA is 1 % with women affected 3x more often than men and it can first develop at any age, although the onset is uncommon under the age of 15. The risk of first developing the disease appears to be greatest for women between 40 and 50 years of age and for men somewhat later. The incidence of RA is in the region of 3 cases per 10,000 people annually....
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...Arthritis is inflammation of one or more of your joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsens with age. The two most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis is usually caused by normal wear and tear, while rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder. Other types of arthritis can be caused by uric acid crystals, infections or even an underlying disease—such as psoriasis or lupus. Treatments vary, depending on the type of arthritis. The main goals of arthritis treatments are to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life. The most common signs and symptoms of arthritis involve the joints. Depending on the type of arthritis you have, your signs and symptoms may include: Pain Stiffness Swelling Redness Decreased range of motion Causes of the pain associated with arthritis is caused by joint damage. Joints are made up of the following parts: Cartilage. A hard, but slick, coating on the ends of bones, cartilage allows bones of the joint to slide smoothly over each other. Joint capsule. This tough membrane encloses all the joint parts. Synovium. This thin membrane lines the joint capsule and secretes synovial fluid, which lubricates the joint and nourishes the cartilage. The two main types of arthritis damage joints in different ways. Osteoarthritis. In osteoarthritis, wear and tear damages to cartilage can result in bone...
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...An Atlas of Surgical Anatomy An Atlas of Surgical Anatomy Surgical commentary by Alain C Masquelet, MD Illustrations by Léon Dorn © 2005 Taylor & Francis, an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group First published in the United Kingdom in 2005 by Taylor & Francis, an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, 2 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4RN Tel.: +44 (0) 1235 828600 Fax.: +44 (0) 1235 829000 E-mail: info@dunitz.co.uk Website: http://www.dunitz.co.uk All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior permission of the publisher or in accordance with the provisions of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 or under the terms of any licence permitting limited copying issued by the Copyright Licensing Agency, 90 Tottenham Court Road, London W1P 0LP. Although every effort has been made to ensure that all owners of copyright material have been acknowledged in this publication, we would be glad to acknowledge in subsequent reprints or editions any omissions brought to our attention. Although every effort has been made to ensure that drug doses and other information are presented accurately in this publication, the ultimate responsibility rests with the prescribing physician. Neither the publishers nor the authors can be held responsible for errors or for any consequences......
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...in use for over 100 years and is an accepted part of the armamentarium for orthopedic surgeons. In over a million cases per year worldwide, the ExFix is used in the fields of limb reconstruction, for surgical treatment of deformities and acute trauma(Handoll et al,2007) 2.3.1.1.Description of external fixation. In the last century, most distal radial fractures in adults were treated conservatively, by reduction of the fracture when displaced, and stabilization in a plaster cast or other external brace. The results ofsuch treatment, particularly in older people with bones weakened by osteoporosis, are not consistently satisfactory (Al-Rashid,2010). This has resulted in attempts to develop other strategies involving surgery aimed at more accurate reduction and more reliable stabilization. One such strategy is external fixation (Capo,...
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