Stages Decubitus Ulcers The clinical presentation of stages decubitus ulcers varies from case to case. The attendant usually reports a lack of sensation at the lesion site, and the ulcer may stain the bedsheets and clothes. However, decubitus ulcers are not always easily detectable, as the skin and soft tissue resist external pressure differently. Before the skin breaks down, the…
Posterior View of Spinal Cord The posterior view of spinal cord is often referred to as somatotopic representation. It shows the axons entering the cord in lateral positions near the midline. The cauda equina and lateral divisions are also visible in the view. This view is the most common of the three views of the spinal cord. Anterior View Of…
Shoulder Hemiarthroplasty Shoulder hemiarthroplasty is a surgical procedure to repair or replace an injured joint in the shoulder. This procedure is performed using a combination of techniques. The procedure involves an incision that covers a large area of the shoulder and can be performed on patients of any age. The recovery period can take up to two months. Indications Shoulder…
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…
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….
