“INDICATIONS” RECAPThis newsletter is a long time coming but better late than never!There were a lot of great tips and tricks when it came to tibia fractures and IM nailing. We talked about starting points, tips for reduction and reduction tools. One of the more powerful tools is the use of blocking or poller screws. […]
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Correcting the deformity in the axial view! Tools to facilitate reduction: We talked about several different methods of correcting varus, shortening and widening of the tuberosity fragment. The video linked to above “breaks down” the deformity and corrective maneuvers as seen from the axial view. https://youtu.be/ticULM3jnyM View this email in your browser There are several
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“INDICATIONS FOLLOW UP” When it comes to talus fractures, there is a lot to consider. One topic that we discussed is the use of “position” screws vs “lag” screws and perhaps deserves more clarification. There are several ways to achieve your reduction. We made the point that dual incisions (exposing medially AND laterally) are
by Nick Strasser, MD “INDICATIONS” View this email in your browser ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 5TH GRADER? Often, patients with a pilon fracture end up with a lot of imaging. Between multiple trips to the OR, applications of external fixators, and CT scans (sometimes with angiograms), it can be a bit overwhelming making sense
Imaging for pilon fractures – Indications Part II May 2023 Read More »
<em>|MC:SUBJECT|</em> |MC_PREVIEW_TEXT| “INDICATIONS” View this email in your browserWEEKLY FOLLOW UP! Thank you to all who joined us for our webinar last week where we covered Pilon (Pea-lon) fractures. We hit so many key points. In case you missed the webinar, click here to access the recordings! Remember the 4 tenants. 1) Anatomic reduction
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