pseudoaneurysms (psa) of deep femoral artery (dfa) have been reported following penetrating and blunt trauma to the thigh and orthopedic procedures of the proximal femur. we describe a case of pseudoaneurysm of dfa as a late complication of limb trauma which was confirmed by exploration in an urgent surgery. after two operations successful surgical repair was performed.

A case study based on both simulated and actual images was performed. The simulated anatomical phantom used was obtained from CT data of a human leg provided by the “Visible Human” project. A virtual orthopedic nail was added to the data set and projection images were obtained using a simulated irradiation procedure. An actual phantom made of wax having an orthopedic nail inserted was also imag...

This article explores whether Medicare pays more for the same outpatient services provided in an acute specialty hospital than in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC). How financially dependent a specialty hospital is on ASC-eligible services is also investigated. Medicare outpatient claims in 43 orthopedic and 12 surgical specialty hospitals in 2004 were repriced using ASC pricing software. Paym...

OBJECTIVE To develop a core curriculum for orthopedic surgery and to conduct a national survey to assess the importance of 281 curriculum items. Attention was focused on 55 topics pertaining to hip and knee reconstruction. METHODS A 281-item curriculum was developed. We completed a content review and cross-sectional survey of a random selection of orthopedic surgeons whose primary affiliation...

Introduction. Spinal anesthesia is one of the oldest and most commonly used regional techniques. It based on injection a local anesthetic into subarachnoid space, during which there transient interruption impulse conduction in spinal nerve roots. Application anesthesia. The use depends following factors: site surgical procedure, type duration degree necessary relaxation, presence accompanying d...

BACKGROUND AND AIMS Previous studies have shown increased hepatic decompensation in patients with cirrhosis undergoing surgery. However, there are little data available in cirrhotics undergoing orthopedic surgery compared to cirrhotics who did not undergo surgery. The aim of this study was to examine the demographics, comorbid conditions, and clinical factors associated with hepatic decompensat...

Nowadays knee arthroscopy is the most common orthopedic procedure. It used to diagnose and treat various pathological conditions. Usually can be performed using spinal anesthesia. The article presents a successful experience of combined technique, which consist in unilateral subarachnoid anesthesia with additional adductor canal block blocks articular branches sciatic obturator nerves.

BACKGROUND To determine associations between perioperative mortality after surgery for traumatic diaphragmatic hernia, medical records of 17 cats and 79 dogs that underwent diaphragmatic herniorrhaphy were reviewed. RESULTS The combined perioperative survival rate was 81.3% (88.2% in cats and 79.8% in dogs). Data from acute and chronic cases was assessed separately. Of the acute cases (12 cat...

Surgical training using simulators has been shown to be highly effective but is not available for some applications and is too expensive for many programs. The authors piloted a cadaver-based module with the goal of objectively measuring and significantly improving orthopedic residents' surgical skills in placing thoracic pedicle screws, an advanced procedure. An experienced spine surgeon place...