There are spanning frames used for pilon fractures and also hip fractures.
Posted By: MTISME on 2008-09-30
In Reply to: PT placed in a spanning or expanding (?) A frame. - Ortho report
Subject: There are spanning frames used for pilon fractures and also hip fractures.
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I find pilon fractures assoc. with the tibula. I will QA it and see b/c she clearly says fibula. T
Subject: I find pilon fractures assoc. with the tibula. I will QA it and see b/c she clearly says fibula. Thanks.
? 4-1 fractures
Subject: ? 4-1 fractures
The doc states that the maxilla is free floating due to (what s/l) "lymph 4-1" fractures?
fractures too
Subject: fractures too
Doc is saying TA compression fractures...... cannot find TA compression fractures.
rib fractures through a
Subject: rib fractures through a
preexisting "calacite"??? thanks!
s/l Jodi fractures
Subject: s/l Jodi fractures
sentence: The history for 'jodi' fractures involving her left upper extremity.
jodi fractures
Subject: jodi fractures
Only thing I can think of is Jones fracture or joint fracture
maybe LeFort II five fractures?
Subject: maybe LeFort II five fractures?
what you typed: LeFort 2.5 fractures and disjunction of the facial bones from the cranium.
since there is an (s) after fracture(s), I believe he meant a LeFort II five fractures.
Also, isn't it dysjunction? I could be DEAD_WRONG on that one though. *lol*
Hmm. Usually femoral neck fractures are
Subject: Hmm. Usually femoral neck fractures are
described as Garden fractures, ranging from I through IV.
How does the sentence read and what type of report are you typing?
expanding vertebral fractures
Subject: expanding vertebral fractures
What is the right way to transcribe an L5 compression fracture? or C5-6 herniated nucleus pulposus? Do you just put L5 or fifth lumbar or lumbar 5?
Do you put cervical 5-6 ? Any help is appreciated. Debbie
Phalanx fractures - word help
Subject: Phalanx fractures - word help
Review of his x-rays today shows that he has some fourth and fifth proximal phalanx fractures of the shaft, just a little oblique in nature. The s/l 'ulnar-peri' was significantly displaced.
Hx: Fourth and fifth phalanx fractures.
how do you type Salter 1 fractures..
Subject: how do you type Salter 1 fractures..
Sprain of both the metacarpophalangeal joints of her index and long finger, possibly nondisplaced *s/l salter 1 fractures.*? tia.
No step-offs. You will hear that a lot with fractures etc.sm
Subject: No step-offs. You will hear that a lot with fractures etc.sm
as per my old Stedman's Ortho and me, old ortho person here, before so many hyphens etc. so I have to look things up to get things right for you guys.
oops, I meant LeFort II 5 fractures....
Subject: oops, I meant LeFort II 5 fractures....
sorry for MY error....
patient casted for s/l bifibular fractures? nm
Subject: patient casted for s/l bifibular fractures? nm
nm
grade 4. All grades are arabic. Fractures and
Subject: grade 4. All grades are arabic. Fractures and
stages are Roman numerals.
yes, Garden's classification of femoral neck fractures
Subject: yes, Garden's classification of femoral neck fractures
Rehab hospital........Lisfranc and metatarsal fractures
Subject: Rehab hospital........Lisfranc and metatarsal fractures
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fractures or osteophytes can cause "tenting" of the skin over the tibial spines sm
Subject: fractures or osteophytes can cause "tenting" of the skin over the tibial spines sm
of course it depends on if it fits the context of the dictation....
Hip fractures comprise two types—femoral neck (cervical or intracapsular)
Subject: Hip fractures comprise two types—femoral neck (cervical or intracapsular)
PT placed in a spanning or expanding (?) A frame.
Subject: PT placed in a spanning or expanding (?) A frame.
The patient's external fixator was loosened. He had previously been placed in a spanning/expanding A frame.
Thanks!
pilon
Subject: pilon
I'm inclined to say pilon.
Subject: I'm inclined to say pilon.
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I'd say pilon fracture (sm)
Subject: I'd say pilon fracture (sm)
A felon is a type of abscess.
pilon or felon fracture
Subject: pilon or felon fracture
He is referring to several body parts, so I am not sure what this area is, hip, foot, or knee...but he pretty much says felon or pilon fracture. Any clues? Thanx!
tibiofibular pilon fracture
Subject: tibiofibular pilon fracture
? pull-on or pilon knee brace.
Subject: ? pull-on or pilon knee brace.
Patient with infected pilon fracture. please sm
Subject: Patient with infected pilon fracture. please sm
Exam reveals "clinically **planta grade to sinuses** which are clean"
tibial pilon fracture dislocation s/l exovication
Subject: tibial pilon fracture dislocation s/l exovication
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