Indications Cavus, Adductus and Varus are fully corrected but ankle dorsiflexion remains <10 degrees above neutral Adequate abduction: Best sign: Ability to palpate anterior process…
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Category: Surgical Skills
Surgical instruments and surgical techniques
Hip Spica Cast
Acceptable angulation in Femoral Shaft Fractures Age Varus/Valgus (degrees) Anterior/Posterior (degrees) Shortening (mm) <2 yr 30 30 15 2-5 yr 15 20 20 6-10 yr…
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Compartments, Muscles and Fasciotomy of the leg
Muscle Origin Insertion Action Innervation Anterior compartment 1. Tibialis anterior (TA) Superior 2/3 lateral surface of tibia Medial cuneiform, 1st metatarsal Dorsiflexion, foot inversion Deep…
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Volar V-Y advancement flap for fingertip amputations
Indications Transverse or dorsally angulated traumatic amputations of the fingertip involving exposed distal phalanx Tissue loss distal to the lunula (Zone I and Zone II…
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Krackow Suture Technique
The Krackow technique is a continuous locking loop suture technique commonly used in tendon repair. The classic Krackow stitch involves 3 or more locking loops…
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DIY Vac Dressing for Wounds
Pre-requisites for Vac Dressing Thorough debridement Adequate hemostasis Components of Vac Dressing 1. Pump for Negative Pressure: A wall suction or a portable suction unit…
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Bier Block
Named after: German Surgeon August Bier (first introduced the block in 1908) Definition: It is a peripheral intravenous local anesthetic block (IVRA; Intravenous Regional Anesthesia)…
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Orthopedic Screw Insertion Mnemonic
Don’t Marry Too Soon DRILL Choose the correct drill bit Insert the drill bit correctly in the chuck Tighten the chuck sufficiently Start the drill…
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