Blood Supply to the Spine The blood supply to the spine varies depending on the region. In the cervical region, the vertebral artery provides the primary blood supply for the vertebrae, whereas the blood supply to the thoracic and lumbar regions comes from the segmental arteries. The sacral region gets its blood supply from the lateral sacral branches of the…
Hemiarthroplasty Shoulder Hemiarthroplasty shoulder is a surgical procedure that replaces a shoulder joint using a prosthesis. The procedure uses a rounded replacement socket that is placed on the humerus. It can help patients with rotator cuff arthropathy. However, it may not be the right choice for those with structural damage to the rotator cuff. Another contraindication is a fracture in…
Testicular Torsion Diagram A testicular torsion diagram is useful in identifying a torsion pattern in a testis. It helps identify the types of torsion in testis and spermatic cord. In the diagram, the spermatic cord is twisted around the testis and is described as an “A” shape. Other torsion patterns include: Horizontal, Lateral, and Intermittent. Anterior Anterior testicular torsion is…
Above Knee Amputation Above knee amputation (AKA) is a surgical procedure that removes a part of a person’s leg above the knee. This type of amputation may be needed for several reasons. These include non-healing diabetic wounds, vascular compromise, and unresectable tumors. It may also be performed in a patient who is immunocompromised. Keeping Thigh Straight Maintaining the straightness of…
Open Reduction Internal Fixation of the Femur (ORIF) The ORIF technique is a surgical procedure that can be performed to repair a fractured femur. The procedure is used to repair distal femur fractures. However, it is not necessary for minor fractures. A cast or splint can be used instead. Open Reduction Internal Fixation Open reduction internal fixation of the femur…
The Stages Of Decubitus Ulcer There are several stages of decubitus ulcer. The first is called Stage One. At this stage, fatty tissue surrounding the pressure sore may become exposed. At stage three, the pressure sore may be larger and may even affect surrounding tendons and joints. In stage four, the skin tissue surrounding the pressure sore may be seriously…
Spine Order Is Not Necessary for Audiobooks Spine order is important for reading audiobooks, but it’s not as essential in written text. While it helps with navigating the book from beginning to end, it’s not always necessary. For example, you might not need to know the spine order of a doc to get to the next chapter. In some cases,…
Internal Fetal Monitor An internal fetal monitor can be helpful during pregnancy. The monitor measures the heart rate of a growing fetus and can be used to diagnose fetal distress. This device can be worn externally or internally. There are a few different types of monitors available. Some are adjustable, while others require a vaginal exam to ensure cervical dilation….
The Stages of Ulcer The stages of ulcer are determined by bleeding patterns in different locations. Most bleeding occurs during the acute stage, while bleeding is rare during the healing stage. Bleeding is accompanied by inflammation of the affected area. In the different locations, bleeding cycles are approximately equal. The bleeding cycle of an ulcer in the healing stage is…
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