Tumors Flashcards
wide excision and radiotherapy is the correct treatment for most soft tissue sarcomas. this is a bit different tho as radiation to the hand/feet doesn’t really provide good function and has high morbidity.
When harvesting an iliac crest bone graft from the posterior approach the SUPERIOR GLUTEAL ARTERY AT RISK OF INJURY
When harvesting an iliac crest bone graft from PSIS there is a risk of injuring the superior cluneal nerve!
During gait evaluation of a 25-year-old patient who had polio at age 5, it is noted that the right foot slaps the floor at heel strike, and the toes extend during the swing phase. Examination reveals a flexible cavus foot, claw toes, and an equinus deformity. The patient has tried various orthoses and would like surgical correction if possible. What is the most appropriate treatment?
Plantar fascia release, Achilles tendon lengthening, extensor hallucis longus transfer to the first metatarsal neck, tibialis posterior transfer to the dorsum of the foot, flexor digitorum longus to extensor digitorum longus transfer of the lesser toes
glenohumeral arthrodesis
40 degrees of abduction, 35 degrees of foward elevation, and 20 degrees of internal rotation
