Arthroscopy

DOI: 3/11/2011. Patient is a 46-year-old male stationary engineer who sustained a work-related injury when he fell from a ladder onto his right side while fixing a valve. He is status post right knee arthroscopy on 10/8/12, status post right foot fusion surgery on 9/25/13 and hardware removal surgery on 5/28/14, and status post right shoulder surgery on 12/12/11. Based on visit note dated 06/23/15, the patient presents for follow-up of neck, upper extremity, right hip, right shoulder,…

DOI: 9/13/2013. Patient is a 66-year-old right-hand dominant female security officer who sustained a work-related injury when she tripped on a piece of metal while she was on patrol. Patient had a right wrist proximal row carpectomy and arthroscopy with debridement 12/9/14. Per PT progress note dated 3/27/15, patient has attended 18 PT as of 3/27/15. Per the AME report dated 07/23/15, the patient has reached MMI and has a whole person impairment rating of 26% for her right shoulder/wrist and…

• Feeling for tenderness. • Listening for a clicking sound. • Checking if your knee locks or catches. You may also have tests, such as: • X-rays. • MRI. • A procedure to look inside your knee with a narrow surgical telescope (arthroscopy). You may be referred to a knee specialist (orthopedic surgeon). TREATMENT Treatment for this injury depends on the severity of the tear. Treatment for a mild tear may include: • Rest. • Medicine to reduce pain and swelling. This is usually…

Surgery Orthopedic surgery involves the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders related to the musculoskeletal structure of the body. The musculoskeletal structure consists of the bones, joints, muscles, nerves, ligaments and tendons. Arthroscopy is a popular type of surgery used to treat orthopedic disorders. This surgery can be used for cartilage surgery and reconstruction…

combines the principles of life sciences and engineering to restore the unique architecture of the native meniscus (Hana, Y., Adesida, A. B., & Jomha, N. M., 2015). A meniscectomy or surgical repair of the meniscus can be necessary and is done via arthroscopy. However, since the dire consequences of such procedures had become widely recognized, more conservative approaches have been favored (Hana, Y., Adesida, A. B., & Jomha, N. M., 2015). TE aims to restore the structural and functional…

It is used in a range of examinations and procedures. Fluoroscopy is achieved in surgical, critical care, emergency care, orthopedic and diagnostic radiology settings. Specific procedures that use fluoroscopy include, hip and knee replacement, arthroscopy, catheter placement, needle biopsy, and location of foreign bodies, just to name a few. It may also be used to detect bone cancer or digestive cancers, and digestive ulcers. Furthermore, fluoroscopes are used to image patients on stretchers,…

Contrary to Physical Therapy Orthopedist Surgeon treat both chronic and acute pain by performing surgery. Orthopedic Surgeon turn to surgical solutions for the majority of the injuries they encounter, one of the most common procedure they perform are Arthroscopy which is used to treat joint disease, treatment can also involve, cast, splints, and…

, ... & Kuroda, R. (2015). Quantitative comparison of the pivot shift test results before and after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction by using the three-dimensional electromagnetic measurement system. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, 23(10), 2876-2881. Jaylen Dawson Lower Evaluation April 11, 2017 Article Review #2 When testing for anterolateral instability there are many tests that can be used to ensure the structures involved have truly suffered from an injury. Within…

ABSTRACT Purpose: This study was undertaken to diagnose and to document clinical results and the technical aspects of arthroscopic meniscus repair for treating the recurrent subluxation with peripheral tears around popliteal hiatus of the LM. Methods: Twenty three patients (24 knees) with symptomatic recurrent subluxation of the LM treated by arthroscopic meniscus repair were included. The inclusion criteria were (1) patients with knee pain, locking or snapping symptoms despite 3 months of…

Joan White of Maxcis Insurance Company referred this file for medical case management. Instructions were given to meet with Todd McClellan and assist with coordination of appropriate and related medical care, and identify needs to facilitate recovery. INTERVIEW SETTING On 11/28/16 I met Mr. McClellan, his step father, mother, wife and wife’s mother at the office of Dr. Nzoma. Mr. McClellan is developmental delay so Mr. Payson coordinates appointments. Mr. McClellan is pleasant, alert and…