Abstract Above and below the knee amputations require basic anatomy knowledge of the muscle compartments, nerves, and arteries of the lower extremity. The thigh has three compartments: anterior, posterior, and…
Abstract The treatment goals of damage control surgery in orthopedics (DCO) include: Give priority to other more severe, life-threatening associated injuries. Improving vascular flow and subsequent tissue perfusion by reducing…
Abstract For vascular trauma purposes the abdomen is divided into four retroperitoneal anatomical areas: Zone 1: The midline retroperitoneum from the aortic hiatus to the sacral promontory is broken into…
Abstract Both kidneys have similar muscular surroundings. Posteriorly, the diaphragm covers the upper third of each kidney. Medially, the lower two-thirds of the kidney lie against the psoas muscle, and…
Abstract The inferior vena cava (IVC) is formed by the confluence of the common iliac veins, just anterior to the L5 vertebral body, and posterior to the right common iliac…
Abstract The upper arm has two muscle compartments: the anterior, which includes the biceps, and the posterior, which includes the triceps muscle. The forearm has two major compartments: the anterior…
Abstract The arm is divided into two muscle compartments: The anterior compartment, which contains the biceps, the brachialis, and coracobrachialis, all innervated by the musculocutaneous nerve. The posterior compartment, which…
Abstract Deep partial thickness and full thickness circumferential or near circumferential burns of the neck, chest, abdomen, or extremities can cause serious local or systemic complications and need surgical release…
Abstract Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) provides a closed, moist environment with a regulated level of negative pressure to the wound bed, stimulating perfusion and granulation tissue formation, reduction of…
Abstract Deep partial or full thickness skin wounds, with an underlying vascularized bed, may be closed by autologous skin grafting, especially if healing by contracture would lead to prolonged healing…
