Ortho Management Flashcards
1
Q
Lengthening?
A
Elongate tendon for tightness that casting doesnt help
WB lmited after surgery but can mobilize soon after
2
Q
Transfers?
A
Via tendon Free muscle (gracilis to bicep)
Usually need to chill for a while so it heals
3
Q
Osteotomies?
A
Corrects rotational problems (basically cutting and turning.. followed by cast and NWB)
Femoral: prox=varus/ dist: knee ext
4
Q
Extremity lengtheninG?
A
Iliazarov: lengthen slowly (1mm/day) so bone can fill in
Partial WB
Risk Osteomyelitis***
Can also use rods or arthrodesis (fusion)
