Lateral Concepts

Management of lateral epicondylitis: current concepts.

Lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, is a common cause of elbow pain in the general population. Traditionally, lateral epicondylitis has been attributed to degeneration of the extensor carpi radialis brevis origin, although the underlying collateral ligamentous complex and joint capsule also have been implicated. Nonsurgical treatment, the mainstay of management, involves a myriad of options...

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: concepts in pathogenesis and etiology.

The ALS symposium in Vancouver was the first of its kind in Canada and was a contribution from both American and Canadian investigators. The main points presented were (1) a definition of what is truly ALS, in the clinical and pathological sense, based on what is called "classical" ALS: (2) how neurons may be cultured to provide a valuable experimental tool; (3) the significance of lipid abnorm...

Legal concepts for nurses

Nursing is an activity based on skilled, emotional, ethical and lawful practice and any minor negligence bad or unknowledgeable practice may cause the patient and nurse physical and lawful problems. The best way to prevent problems is that nurses be aware of professional standards of care and related rules. In attention to the importance of knowing the concepts of law, it is suggested that such...

The hip prosthesis in lateral femur fracture: current concepts and surgical technique.

The third proximal femur fractures are divided into medial and lateral ones. For medial fractures already exists unanimity of thought for the choice of treatment that involves the prosthetic replacement of the hip joint in patients over 60 without indications to the synthesis. Regarding the lateral femur fractures this unanimity does not exist yet even if the majority of surgeons practice treat...

Current Concepts Review Treatment for Acute Tears of the Lateral Ligaments of the Ankle