What is Where?

What is Where?

This patient has fractures as exhibited from a common from a fall to outstretched hand with his forearm pronated. What is the name of this injury? How is it best treated? What are potential complications? Good LUCK! Moderator's Response This is a Monteggia...
What is Fused and What is Missing?

What is Fused and What is Missing?

This patient has had a salvage procedure for his wrist. See if you can determine what is missing and what is fused. Good LUCK! Moderator's Response The fused bones are the lunate, capitate, hamate and triquetrum with the scaphoid...
Doesn’t Look Like Fun

Doesn’t Look Like Fun

What could be wrong with this persons hand? Moderator's Response You can see the incision from a CTS release. This person developed CRPS/RSD. Notice the red blotchy hand, the swelling and shiny appearance to the skin. You can appreciate the hand is becoming...
Medical Intervention or Pool Cleaner

Medical Intervention or Pool Cleaner

What is this? Moderator's Response This is a LED (not a LASER) pad. The LED (light Emitting Diode) pad is designed to secure to the target area for an extended period of time (30 to 60 minutes). This LED applicator is best to use with superficial...
Curvy Finger

Curvy Finger

Why is this persons finger overlapping the others? Moderator's Response This is what occurs when a metacarpal fracture heals with a rotational deformity. Notice the alignment and how the little finger is crossing over the ring finger and when you look at the...