Pt is s/p ORIF right distal radius with removal of hardware

We discussed alternative methods of treatment, other than the surgical option, which include but are not limited to, casting s/l "in situ/inside chew", closed reduction, without percutaneous or external fixation. LOL, that is the best I can hear! Any help would be greatly appreciated. ...

Likely an easy one, but is hardware lucency possible? My mind is telling me it might mean loose, as in no signs of the hardware being loose, but I don't think there is an appropriate spelling for what sounds like lucency? "Hardware remains well aligned without signs of breakage or lucency." Any ideas? ...

Dictator talking about visualization of "Ex-Fix pin sites" being well-healed... not listed in any of my books...I have found online as Ex Fix, Ex-Fix, and written out as external fixation pin sites...any ideas on which way is correct? ...

Broke arm and would like to hear other MT's experience with same or similar...how long to type again, how long to productive speed, etc. TIA. ...

His pisiform is in excellent conjunction with the radius itself, but the s/l "area uj" appears to be well preserved. There is callous formation over the radius ...

I'm just starting out (just received my diploma from transcription courses), and want to know what kind of hardware / software I need to be compliant with HIPAA regulations. Any help would be appreciated. ...

Total hip arthroplasty infection with enterococcus with single-stage s/l accent on the right and retained hardware on the left. ...

it s/l natalung's deformity. ...

Hi. I am doing an ORIF left ankle. Fixation was carried out with two 4.0 partially threaded cancellous screws without complications. The mortis was tested and noted to be stable. There was no evidence of a _____ (sounds like simvismonic) injury. Any ideas? ...

Physical examination shows a minimal amount of swelling with a positive (s/l renkle) sign around the ankle. He is pretty clear, but is very fast today. Thanks! ME ...

X-ray examination shows an anatomical reduction of the tibial plateau with (2-6-5) screws in place in the subchondral bone. He is very, very clear - two, six, five screws. How would you write this? Thanks! marel ...

Anyone ever heard TTFN in relation to a hip ORIF? I know of TFN, as in trochanteric fixation nail, but have not heard this before and am unsure what the other 'T' stands for, or if she just mis-dictated. I checked the archives but unfortunately all I come up with is the computer/text speak for Tigger's 'tata for now'- lol ...

Once the manipulation was completed, the tourniquet was placed around the upper thigh and the left lower extremity was prepped with s/l prellgo/perlgo and draped in a sterile fashion. Thanks! ...

The patient had a previous ORIF with a *ITS T-nail* of the right hip for an intertrochanteric fracture. I can't verify. Thanks. ...

Abdominal surgery/femur fracture fixation: "[_______] Homans were then placed over the anterior portion of the superior rami and mild amount of the rectus had to be elevated off to gain adequate visualization for reduction plate fixation" s/l spiked TIA ...

Sounds like the doc is saying "Holston" screws..... TIA. ...

Patient is now scheduled for repeat ORIF with replacement of femoral rod and tibial strut bone grafting with application of s/l dull-miles cables. Thanks! ...

Patient is having ear wax impaction removed. Dr. uses something that s/l amationese but cannot find anything close. Please help! Thanks! ...

Has anyone ever had QA (as IC or employee) remove your initials and put their own? I have never encountered this and wonder if I am overreacting, but it makes me uneasy. Thoughts? ...

"Left shoulder styme and pin removal." ...

His ______ angle (s/l ben-angle) is decreased. Thanks for any help. ...

Hi all, Is anyone familiar with a wart removal medication called, what sounds like "anichlomod or enichlomod." I cannot find anything! :( ...

Risks including (s/l) an unlimited of bleeding, infection, scarring, etc. It seems to say either unlimited or nonlimited. Neither of which make sense to me. ...

After the procedure - The wound was clean and dry. Xeroform and dry sterile dressings were applied. (s/l) Gauze, Kling and ace bandage was then applied as a hand dressing. Why would they use guaze and Kling together? Can this be correct? ...

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