TOPOGRAPHIC ANATOMY AND OPERATIVE SURGERYTOPOGRAPHIC ANATOMY AND OPERATIVE SURGERY oe FIRST EDITION CRIMEA STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY eT a TAVRIVA 2006LBK 41.8.5 T 583 UDK 4108050000 TOPOGRAPHIC ANATOMY AND OPERATIVE SURGERY First Edition. Simferopol: Tavriya. 2006 y. — 316 p. Editor: ISBN 966-435-001-X Tatiana A. Fominykh, M.D., Ph.D., Professor and Head Department of Topographic Anatomy and Operative Surgery: Crimea State Medical University named after $.1. Georgievsky Crimea, Ukraine Associate editor: Igor A. Verchenko, M.D. Assistant, Department of Normal Human Anatomy Ex-Lecturer, Department of Topographic Anatomy and Operative Surgery Crimea State Medical University named after S.1. Georgievsky Crimea, Ukraine Student contributors: Chai Koh Meow Khoo Ching Soong Ivan Vun Jan Shui Siow Yoon Kee Teo Chiah Shean Kong Why Hong Liew Ming Kuang Chery! 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ONE | INTRODUCTION DETAILS OF CONTENTS Introduction to topographic anatomy and operative surgery Introduction to surgical instruments; separation and connection of tissuesTOPOGRAPHIC ANATOMY Topographic anatomy is the main foundation of the operative surgery. This subject is an applied science for clinical and surgical studies of the disposition of the organs, tissues in different regions and layers of the human body. It provides the main concepts of the interrelationship between the adjacent organs, skeleton and body parts. It is also the bi sis for the diagnosis and treatment of many somatic diseases. TERMINOLOGY OF TOPOGRAPHIC ANATOMY Holotopy: Projection of the organs and anatomical formations (structures) on the surface of the body and corresponding region Syntopy: Interrelations of the anatomical formations with one another Skeletopy: Interrelations of the anatomical formations with the skeleton METHODS OF RESEARCH IN TOPOGRAPHIC ANATOMY A) On live subjects Anthropometry X-ray diagnostic Computed tomography (CT) Angiography Scintigraphy Thermography Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) B) On cadavers: » Dissection Sawing of frozen corpses Sculpture Injection Corrosion Histological methods Electron microscopy Experimental methods DIFFERENT FORMS OF BODY BUILDS V.N. Shevkunenko distinguished two extreme forms of body builds and some transitional forms. The 2 main forms are brachymorphie and dolichomorphic builds. Transitional form or average form is mesomorphic build.Brachymorphie build: High position of the diaphragm, transverse position of the heart, oblique high position of the stomach. wide extraperitaneal field of the liver and high position of the caecum Dolichomorphic build: Low position of the diaphragm, vertical position of the heart low horizontal position of the stomach, narrow extraperitoneal field of the liver and low position of the caecum OPERATIVE SURGERY Operative surgery is a medical science about techniques, methods and rules of performing operations, and the usage of surgical instruments JRGICAL OPERATION + Surgical operation is a traumatic approach to the organs and tissues of the human body with the aim to cure or to make diagnosis. Each of the operation consists of 3 stages. The first stage is operative access; the second stage is an operative manoeuvre and the third stage is a way out of the operation. During operation, the surgeon incises tissue to reach the pathological focus. This stage is not always performed. It may not be performed when the pathological focus is situated on the surface of the skin or in case of bloodless operations, for example the removal of the swollen skin, wound closure or closed reduction of the dislocation. An opetative manoeuvre is the action taken on the pathological focus. A way out of the operation is the reconstruction of the eut tissues. pale a7 OF ASSESSMENT OF OPERATIVE ACCESS The axis of the operative action is a line which connects the surgeon’s eye to the floor of the operative wound. The direction of axis of operative action determines the tissues and structures which will be injured during the operative access (refer to diagram x). ‘The inclined angle of the operative action is an angle between the axis of the operative action and plane of entrance (the plane of entrance is a plane along the edges of the operating wound). It must be about 90 degrees. If it is less than 30 degrees, the ‘operation is difficult to be performed (refer to diagram x). The depth of the operative wound is a distance between the plane of entrance and the floor of the wound. If it is more than 14 cm, special instruments with elongated handles are used to perform the operation (refer to diagram y). The angle of the operative action is formed between the edges and wails of the operative wound. It must be about 180 degrees, If it is less than 30 degrees, the operation is difficult to be performed (refer to diagram y). The zone of accessibility is the accessible part of the organ from different directions during operation. It is expressed in percentage or fraction. For example, the zone of accessibility may be 100% or | if the organ is completely accessible.x a Inclined angle of the operative action, b ~Angle of the operative action, e~ Floor of the wound, d— Plane of the entrance of the wound, ¢ — Axis of the operative action, { — Plane of the operation, h — Depth of the wound TERMINOLOGY OF OPERATIONS, The name of an operation consists of the name of the pathologically changed organ and operative manoeuvre ~ amputatio: Removal of the peripheral part of an organ, such as amputation of the limb ~ anastomy: Creation of an artificial connection between the lumens of 2 or; such as gastroenteroanastomy ~ centesis: Puncture or piereing a surface, such as thoracocentesis ~ ectomy: Complete removal of an organ, such as pulmonectomy ~implantatio: Insertion of an artificial organ ar tissue into the body ~ pexy: Surgical fixation of an organ to another one, such as nephropexy ~ tomy: Incision of an organ’s wall, such as laparatomy ~ plasty: Formation or plastic repair of an organ or tissue, such as pyloroplasty ~ stomy: Creation of an artificial connection between organs or an organ with the environment, such as enterostomy ~ resectio: Removal of part of an organ, such as resection of the liver ~rhaphy: Stitching of an organ’s wall or tissue. such as myorrhaphy ~ transpiantatio; Transfer of an organ or tissue from a man or animal to another man, such as transplantation of the kidney ~ sectio: Cutting of tissue, such as venesection CLASSIFICATIONS OF SURGICAL OPERATIONS A) By duration: Urgent operations are performed within 1 — 5 hours. These operations must be performed immediately because patient is in a life threatening condition. For instance. traumatic amputation of the limbs, operations for gastrointestinal bleeding or gastric perforation, Emergency operations are the operations, which can be postponed for | — 3 days. ‘This time is used for preoperative preparation. For instance, amputation of the lowerlimb due to diabetic angiopathy or if the conservative treatment is ineffective and the patient needs to be operated. Planned operations are performed in case of ineffective conservative treatment of acute inflammatory diseases such as acute cholecystitis. Elective operations are the operations which do not have specific time and can be performed at anytime. For example, herniotomy and plastic operations, B) By recovery: Radical operations give complete recovery, such as appendectomy. Palliative operations do not give complete recovery but improve the patient's condition For example, colostomy due to tumour of the large intestine with metastasis. C) By stage: One-stage operations are performed to eradicate the cause of illness at once, such as cholecystectomy ‘Two-stage operations are performed when the patient’s condition does not allow or other reasons prevent the removal of the pathology at once. For example, in adenoma of prostate gland and acute retention of urine, the first stage will be epicystostomy and prostatectomy (second stage) will only be carried out after 10 ~ 12 days. Three-stage operations are performed more often in the large intestine, For example, in case of the tumour of the large intestine and intestinal obstruction (ileus), the first stage will be colostomy to prevent rupture of intestinal wall and development of peritonitis; the second stage will be catried out about 2 weeks after the abatement of the inflammation; the third stage is the anastomosis, which can only be performed about 6 months or | year later when metastasis to other organs is not revealed. ! D) By appearance of blood With blood: This operation involves cutting of tissues by using surgical instruments, such as appendectomy, Without blood: This operation is conducted without causing injury to skin, such as. reposition of bone fracture or reposition of joint by dislocation. It is also called bloodless operation. - It is performed on a small area without an invasion of the body’s cavity, such as dissection of the subcutaneous whitlow. Major: It is performed on a big area with an invasion of the body’s cavity, such as resection of the stomach. F) By aim: ; - Curative, such as cholecystectomy + Diagnostic, such as laparotomy Cosmetic, such as operation for varicose vein in the legGROUPS OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS A) General instruments: For dissection of tissues: A f A) bi & | | yo e \ tau dG | | Ib 6 Bellied scalpel, 2— Sharp-pointed scalpel, 3 - Straight resection scalpel, 4— Amputating knife, 5 — Blunt 2 t ‘tissors, 6 - Sharp-pointed scissors, 7 - Cooper's scissors, 8 ~ Richicr's scissors, 9 Vascular sensors For haemostasis: | 2 , | 4 6 8 1 3 5 i | > Straight Kocher’s clamp, 2 — Curved Kocher’s clamp, 3 Curved Billroth’s haemostatic forceps, 5~ Straight haemostatic “ “mosquito” forceps, 7 ~ Dissector, 8 ~ Blelok’s vascular clamp Straight Billroth’s haemostatic forceps, 4 — “mosquito” forceps, 6 — Curved haemostatic For fixation of tissues: I y Org | f H | I We sib | | Poy | | I ! Umi al dy 7 4 A bcs! sits 7 os s 8 Ne 1 al forceps, 2 ~ Anatomical forceps, 3 - Tenaculum forceps, 4 - Sharp-toothed hook, 5 ~ Blunt- toothed hook. 6 ~ Farabet’s C-shaped laminar hook, 7 ~ Sharp single-toothed hook, 8 — Grooved probe, —109—Bulbous-end probe, 10 Kocher’s probe, 11 ~ Buyalsky’s spatula, 12 fle for linen. 13 ~ Dressin, foreeps For connection of tissues: 1 - Deschamp’s needle, 2 - Reverden’s needle, 3 - Hegat's ncedle-holder, 4 — Troxunoy’s needle-holiter Malic’s needle holder. 6 = Pricking needles, 7— Dissevting needle, 7a— Straight needle, 8 Michele s stapler 9 Foreeps tor removing staples, 10 ~ Michelle's staples a — Position of the scalpel: 1 — Like holding a violin’s bow, 2 — Like holding a table knife, § 1 ie holding amputating knife, 4— Like holding a pen, b— Position of the foreeps SaiQeee 59090 Olevecron’s chain saw, 15 — Sequestral forceps, 16 ~Luer’s bont cutting forceps, 17 ~ Liston’s bone cutting forceps, 18 ~ Dalgren’s bone cutting forceps, 19 — Bone holder. 20— Duaen’s rib seissors, 2] ~ Manual trepan, 22 ‘Spherical cutter, 23 —Lanocolate cutter, 24 -Gimlct, 25 Drill, 26~ Perforator. 27 ~ Dowel for osteosynthesis, 28 Metallic plates for osteosynthesis, 29 Metallic serews for osteosynthesis, 30 — Polenov's thread saw guide 31 —Cerebral spatulae, 32 — Bone single-toothed hook, 33 ~ Retractor, 34 — Angular speculum, 35 — C-shaped speculum, 36 ~ Blastic intestinal clamp, 37 — Crushing intestinal clamp, 38 ~ Mikulitz’s clamp, 39 ~ Payer’s, clamp, 40—Liver retractor, 41 ~Straight trocar, 42 Curved trocar, 43 ~ Metallic bougie for the liver, 44 ~ Forceps for biopsy, 45 ~ Gripping forceps, 46 ~ Speculum for the bladder, 47 — Speculum tor the kidney, 48 ~ Fyodorov’s clamp, 49 ~ Curved Levkovich’s forceps, 50 ~ Spoon-shaped forceps, $1 — Guide for retrograde insertion of catheters, $2 — Urethral bougies, $3 - Cystoscope, $4 — Speculum for the rectum, 53 ~ Luer’s clamp, 56 — Rectoromanoscope (a torm of speculum or endoscope for examining the rectum and sigmoid colon) Needle holders: | ~ Matie’s needle holder with a curved handle, 2 ~Troyanov’s needle holder, 3 - Hegar’s needle holder with ‘straight rounded-end handle =jpa=Instruments for operations on the vessels: diane timinal clamp, 2—Blelok’s vascular clamp, 3 ~ Vishnevsky’s vascular clamp, 4 ~ Gepfier’s v lamp, 5~ Dissector, 6~ Side vascular clamp, 7 ~ Blelok’s vascular clamp, 8 - Non-traumationccche SEPARATION AND CONNECTION OF TISSUES See Types of knots: 2~ Double surgical knot, b~ Simple knot, ¢ — Nautical knot ‘Types of separation: a) With bleeding: Sharp method: Using a scalpel Blunt method: Using forceps or blunt end of a scalpel (for separation of fatty and sofi tissue to prevent bleeding) b) Without bleeding: Laser and electrocoagulation Types of connection: a) Stitching: Materials used for stitching aré-classified into the absorbable and non-absorbable ones. Absorbable materials include the natural (e.g, catgut sutures) and synthetic sutures, They are used in tissues which cannot be stretched, e.g. subcutaneous tissues, mucosa of the intestine. Their disadvantage is that they cause allergic reaction eiNon-absorbable materials include silk sutures. A capsule is formed around the silk sutures (a process called encapsulation) in tissues which seldom causes allergic reaction, They are used in fasciae, tendons, bones etc. Types of surgical sutures: 2 Interrupted suture, b ~ Continuous suture, e~ Multanovsky’s blanket suture, d ~ Quilted (mattress) suture b) Stapling: Staples are made up of “Tantal” which does not cause allergic reaction. They are mainly used in bones. ©) Screwing: It is used in orthopaedic surgery to connect the bones. d) By medical glue| Tel | CHAPTER TWO | THE UPPER EXTREMITY DETAILS OF CONTEN Topography of the scapular region, axillary region, deltoid region, subclavian region, elbow region, arm, forearm, hand and fingers Topography of the shoulder joint, elbow joint and wrist joint Projection of nerves and vessels of the upper extremity and access to them Spreading of purulent processes and phlegmons on the upper extremity Operations including puncture and arthrotomy of the joints of the upper extremity; amputation and disarticulation of the upper extremity; surgical manipulations on the vessels, nerves and tendons emma GeeTOPOGRAPHY OF THE UPPER EXTREMITY (EXTREMITAS SUPERIOR) The upper extremity is divided into the following regions: Scapular region (regio scapularis) Deltoid region (regio deltoidea) Infraclavicular region (regio infraclavicularis) Axillary region (regio axillaris) Anterior and posterior regions of the arm (regio brachii s. humeri anterior et posterior) ‘Anterior and posterior elbow regions (regio cubiti anterior et posterior) Anterior and posterior regions of the forearm (regio antebrachii anterior et posterior) Wrist region (regio carpi) Palmar and dorsal regions of the hand (regio palimae et dorsi manus) TOPOGRAPHY OF THE SCAPULAR REGION (REGIO SCAPULARIS) A) Landmarks: Actomion Superior angle of the scapula Inferior angle of the scapula B) Borders: Superior: Horizontal line drawn through the acromion (at the level of the 7 cervical vertebra) Inferior: Horizontal line drawn through the inferior angle of the scapula Lateral: Vertical line drawn through the acromion Medial: Medial margin of the scapula i. It is thick with limited movement. ii, It is innervated by the superior lateral cutaneous nerve of the arm (lateral supraclavicular nerve, dorsal rami of the upper thoracic nerve). Subcutaneous tissue Superficial fascia: i, It is dense and consists of many layers. —j——ii, Itcontains the fibrous tissues which connect the subcutaneous tissue and are fixed to the skin. That is why the skin has limited movement. ii, It contains fat and cutaneous nerve, Deep fascia i. It consists of 2 layers: Superficial layer covers the latissimus dorsi and trapezius muscles. Deep layer covers the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres major and teres minor muscles. SCAPULAR ARTERIAL NETWORK A) Anastomosis around the scapula: Anastomosis occurs in 3 fossae: 1. Supraspinous fossa 2. Infraspinous fossa 3. Subscapular fossa It is formed by: i, Suprascapular artery (branch of the thyrocervical artery of the subclavian artery) ii, Dorsal scapular artery / deep branch of the transverse cervical artery (branch of the thyrocervical artery of the subclavian artery) iii, Cireumflex scapular artery (branch of the subscapular artery of the axillary artery) Importance: i. To provide collateral circulation when the subclavian artery or axillary artery is blocked / damaged ii, To help preserve the upper limb during injury B) Anastomosis over the acromion: Acromial branch of the thoracoacromial artery (branch of the axillary artery ~ 1 part) Acromial branch of the suprascapular artery (branch of the thyrocervical artery of the subclavian artery) Acromial branch of the posterior circumflex humeral artery (branch of the axillary artery — 3° part) TOPOGRAPHY OF THE AXILLARY REGION (REGIO AXILLARIS) A) Landmarks: Outlines of the pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi and coracobrachialis muscles Axillary fossa is shown by lifting up the upper extremity. B) Borders: Anterior: Lower margin of the pectoralis major muscle Posterior: Lower margin of the latissimus dorsi muscle — | —‘Medial: Line connecting the margin of the pectoralis major and latissimus dorsi muscles along the sagittal section of the lateral surface of the thorax at the level of the 3% rib Lateral: Line connecting the margin of the pectoralis major and latissimus dorsi muscles on the medial surface of the arm C) Layers: Skin: i. Itis thin and easily movable. ii It contains lots of sweat glands, sebaceous glands and hair. iii Itis innervated by intercostobrachial nerve Subcutaneous tissue: i. Itcontains the superficial axillary lymph nodes, ii, Itis innervated by the intercostal nerve of the medial cutaneous nerve of the arm. Superficial fascia Deep fascia (axillary fascia): i. It contains nerve and vessels. ii, It contains the suspensory ligament of the axilla. iii It separates and forms the pectoral fascia anteriorly, thoracolumbar fascia posteriorly and brachial fascia laterally. Axillary cavity: A) Borders: Anterior: Pectoralis major muscle and clavipectoral fascia Posterior: Subscapularis, latissimus dorsi, teres minor and teres major muscles Medial: Thoracic wall, serratus anterior muscle and 1* until 4" intercostal muscles Lateral: Surgical neck of the humerus, short head of the biceps brachii muscle and coracobrachialis muscle B) Contents: Axillary artery is divided into 3 parts and gives branches according to: i. Clavipectoral triangle: Thoracoacromial artery, arteria thoracica suprema, lateral and medial pectoral nerves Pectoral triangle: Lateral thoracic artery and long thoracic nerve Subpectoral triangle: Subscapular artery, anterior and posterior circumflex humeral arteries Axillary vein Brachial plexus: i. Lateral cord ii, Posterior cord iii, Medial cord geOmohyoid Muscle _ Clavicle Subclavius Muscle and Fascia Costocoraccid Ligament Costocoracoid Membrane Pectoralis Major Muscle ‘and Fascia --—. Petoralis Minor ‘ Muscle and Fascia Infraspinatus Muscle Subscapularia__— 1X \ Muscle : ae Teres Minor Muscle ——~ ‘ 4 ~~ Sipensery Teres Major Muscle —- Lativsimus Dorsi _ Axillary Fascia Oblique parasagittal section of the axilla Axillary lymph nodes (5 groups): i, Lateral axillary lymph nodes ii, Central axillary lymph nodes ili, Medial (pectoral) axillary lymph nodes iv. Posterior (subscapular) axillary lymph nodes v. Apical (infraclavicular) axillary lymph nodes Fatty tissue TOPOGRAPHY OF THE DELTOID REGION (REGIO DELTOIDEA) Lower border oPapine oF scapula Lateral border of a] tle 3] Lateral one-third of slavicle Deltoid tubersait mer Dehtoid region 20A) Landmarks + Anterior and posterior margins of the deltoid musele Claviele Acromioclavieularj Acromion pine of the seapuls joint B) Borders Superior: Line drawn on the deltoid muscle from lateral 1/3 of the clavicle, acromion and lateral 1/3 of the spine of the scapula Inferior: Horizontal line drawn on the lower margin of the pectoralis major muscle and latissimus dorsi muscle Anterior: Anterior margin of the deltoid muscle Posterior: Posterior margin of the deltoid muscle C) Layers: Skin i. Ttis thick with limited movement ii, Upper half of the deltoid muscle: Lateral supraclavicular nerve iii, Lower half of the deltoid muscle: Superior lateral brachial cutangous nerve Subcutaneous tissue with superficial fascia: i. It eontains moderate amount of fat. ii, It is divided by septa. Deep fascia (deltoid fascia): i, Superficial layer - It covers the outer surface of the deltoid muscle. = Itis continuous with the pectoral fascia “It divides the deltoid muscle into 3 parts, which are the clavicular, acromial (and spinal (of scapula) parts). ii, Deep layer: - Tt invests the deltoid nerve - [tis continuous with the fascia covering the triceps brachii muscle, - It sends numerous septa and fasciculi Muscles: i. Unipennate: Clavicular (anterior) and spine of the scapula (posterior) parts i Multipennate: Acromial (middle) part iii, All fibres converge and are attached to the deltoid tuberosity. iv, Actions: - Abduction ~ Pulling the arm forwards and pronating it slightly. —~ Pulling the arm backwards and supinating it slightly ~ Anterior part helps the pectoralis major muscle in arm flexion and medial rotation of the arm. ~ Posterior part helps latissimus dorsi muscle in arm extension and lateral rotation of the arm. TOPOGRAPHY OF THE SUBCLAVIAN REGION (REGIO INFRACLA| VICULARIS) Itisalso called as infraclavicular region. A) Landmarks: Sternum Clavicle Coracoid process 3 rib Cephalic vein Pectoralis major muscle Deltoid muscle Border between pectoralis major and deltoid muscles (sulcus deltoideopectoraliy) B) Borders: Superior: Clavicle Inferior: Horizontal line drawn through the 3" rib (in men); upper margin of the mammary gland (in women) Medial: Lateral margin of the sternum Lateral: Anterior margin of the deltoid muscle C) Layers: Skin: i. Itis thin, easily movable. ii, It contains sebaceous glands. itd It is innervated by the supraclay ular nerve (branch of the cervical plexus), Subcutaneous tissue: i. Itis well-developed, especially in women: ii, It contains the cutaneous nerve. ii It contains the thoracoacromial and thoracoepigastrie veins which form the cephalic and axillary veins. Superficial fascia: i Itis thin and firm ii, It is attached to the inferior margin of the clavicle and upper margin of the mammary gland, which forms the Cooper’s suspensory ligaments of the mammary gland (ligamentum suspensorium mammae). Deep fascia (pectoral fascia): ;i. It covers the pectoralis major muscle, ii. It divides the pectoralis major muscle into 3 parts: - Clavieular ~ Sternocostal = Abdominal iii, Borders: - Superior: Clavicle = Inferior: Fascia of the serratus anterior and rectus abdominis muscles - Medial: Sternum - Lateral: Deltoid and axillary fasciae Proper fascia (clavipectoral fascia): i. Itis attached to the lower margin of the clavicle, coracoid process and 1* rib. ii. It covers the subclavius and pectoralis minor muscles. ii, Lower part of proper fascia forms the suspensory ligaments of the mammary gland, TOPOGRAPHY OF THE ANTERIOR REGION OF THE ARM (REGIO BRACHII ANTERIOR) It is also called as anterior brachial region. A) Landmarks: + Deltoid muscle Pectoralis major muscle Latissimus dorsi muscle Biceps brachii muscle Triceps brachii muscle Medial and lateral epicondyles of the humerus Greater tubercle of the humerus Sulci bicipitales lateralis et medialis B) Borders: Superior: Horizontal line drawn from the pectoralis major and latissimus dorsi muscles Inferior: Imaginary line drawn with 2 fingers above the lateral and medial epicondyles of the humerus Medial and lateral: Vertical lines drawn on medial and lateral epicondyles of the humerus respectively ) Layers: + Skin: i. Lateral is thicker than the medial one. It is slightly movable. ii, It is innervated by the medial cutaneous nerve of the arm, lateral cutaneous nerve of the arm, superior lateral cutaneous nerve of the arm and inferior lateral cutaneous nerve of the arm. mili,Subcutaneous tissue: i. It contains the cephalic and basilic veins (at the lateral and medial margins of the biceps brachii muscle respectively) ii, It contains the cubital lymph nodes. Superficial fascia: i. It forms a covering for the superficial veins and cutaneous nerves. Deep fascia (brachial fascia): i. It forms 2 septa which are connected to the humerus, namely the lateral and medial intermuscular sepia ii, These 2 septa divide the brachial region into anterior (flexor) and posterior (extensor) parts. iii, Transverse septum separates the biceps brachii muscle from the brachialis muscle and encloses the musculocutaneous nerve. iv. Medial septum is pierced by the ulnar nerve and superior ulnar collateral artery to the posterior surface of the medial epicondyle. Lateral septum is pierced by the radial nerve and anterior descending branch of profunda brachii artery (arteria collateralis radialis) to the anterior surface of the lateral epicondyle | Anteroposterior septum separates the brachialis muscle from the muscles attached to the lateral supracondylar ridge. This septum also encloses the radial nerve and anterior descending branch of the deep artery of arm (arteria profunda brachii) a < Muscles: i, Corachobrachialis muscle ii, Biceps brachii muscle ii, Brachialis muscle Bone: i Humerus TOPOGRAPHY OF THE POSTERIOR REGION OF THE ARM (REGIO BRACHII POSTERIOR) Itis also called as posterior brachial region. A) Landmarks: + Deltoid muscle Pectoralis major muscle Latissimus dorsi muscle Biceps brachii muscle Triceps brachii muscle Medial and lateral epicondyles of the humerus 4Greater tubercle of humerus Sulcus deltoideopectoralis Sulci bicipitales lateralis et medialis B) Borders: Superior: Horizontal line drawn from the pectoralis major and latissimas dorsi muscles Inferior: Imaginary line drawn with 2 fingers above the lateral and medial epicondyles of the humerus Medial and lateral: Vertical lines drawn on the medial and lateral epicondyles of the humerus respectively €) Layers: Skin: ~ It is thick and well-connected with the subcutaneous tissue. Subcutaneous tissue: ~ It contains the superior lateral cutaneous nerveof the the arm, inferior lateral cutaneous nerve of the arm (nervi cutanei brachii lateralis et inferior) and posterior cutaneous nerve of the forearm (aervus cufaneus antebrachii posterior). Superticial fascia Deep fascia: - It forms a covering for the triceps brachii muscle and its tendon Muscle: - Triceps brachii muscle | Humeromuscular canal (canalis humeromuscularis) = It is also known as canalis spiralis. ~ Radial nerve, deep artery of arm (arteria profunda brachil) and its vein pass through this canal. Bone: - Humerus SUPERIOR TRILATERAL FORAMEN English: Three-sided opening / upper triangular space Latin: Foramen trilatertan superior A) Borders: ‘Medial: Teres minor muscle Lateral: Medial margin of the long head of the triceps brachii muscle Inferior: Teres major muscle MiiB) Contents: Circumflex scapular artery INFERIOR TRILATERAL FORAMEN English: Lower triangular space Latin: Foramen trilaterum inferior A) Borders: Medial: Long head of the triceps brachii muscle Lateral: Medial margin of the humerus Superior: Teres major muscle B) Contents: Radial nerve Deep artery of the arm QUADRILATERAL FORAMEN English: Four-sided opening / quadrangular space Latin: Foramen quadrilaterum A) Borders: Medial: Lateral margin of the long head of the triceps brachii muscle Lateral: Surgical neck of the humerus ‘Superior: Teres minor muscle (from the posterior aspect) ‘Subscapularis muscle (from the anterior aspect) Inferior: Teres major muscle B) Contents: Axillary nerve Posterior circumflex humeral artery CANAL OF THE RADIAL NERVE English: Spiral canal, humeromuscular canal Latin: Canalis spiralis, canalis humeromuscularis, canalis nervi raddials ‘Topography: Itis bounded by the humerus and triceps brachii muscle (both long head and lateral head), It contains the radial nerve, deep artery of the arm and its veins. /AYS OF SPREADING OF THE PHLEGMON Phiegmon is the suppurative (purulent) inflammation of the fatty tissue. Phlegmon passes along the pathway of nerves and vessels. It is because phlegmon has poor blood supply and low metabolic activities compared with muscles. eeIfthe phlegmon is in the cubital fossa, it may either travel down to the wrist joint or up to the axillary region. From the axillary region, itmay pass to the scapular region, then to the post compartment of the upper arm. Then, it passes along the pathway to the subclavian region and thoracic cavity. It may pass to the subpectoral space along the branches of the axillary artery. At last, it reaches the anterior mediastinum resulting in anterior mediastinitis Ifthe phlegmon is in the axillary region, it may pass down to the cubital fossa or the posterior region of the upper arm along the deep brachial artery through the humeromuscular canal. Phlegmon in the thumb or little finger may pass along the ulnar and radial bursae to the Pirogov’s space in the forearm. From there it passes up to the cubital fossa and other regions as mentioned above. But this happens rarely INCISIONS OF THE PHLEGMON If the phlegmon is in the anterior compartment of the arm, 2 incisions are made along the lateral and medial borders of the biceps brachii muscle; if it is in the posterior compartment of the arm, an incision along the border of the triceps brachii muscle is made. If the phlegmon is in the axillary region, an incision has to be made posterior to the projection line of the axillary artery. After cutting the skin, the dissection of the tissue must be continued by blunt way (such as using forceps or finger). It is done 50 to prevent damage of the brachial plexus and branches of the brachial artery which are located in the axillary region. If the phlegmon is located in the deltoid region, an incision is performed along the anterior border of the deltoid muscle. It is dangerous to perform italong the posterior border because the axillary nerve is located near to it. The cutting of this nerve may result in the paralysis of the deltoid muscle. PROJECTION LINES OF THE VESSELS A) Axillary artery (arteria axillaris): It passes 1.5 om along the anterior margin of the axillary fossa (where the hair is present). B) Brachial artery (arteria brachialis): It passes from the axillary fossa to the midpoint between the medial epicondyle of the humerus and tendons of the biceps brachii muscle. C) Radial artery (arteria radialis): It passes from the medial margin of the tendon of the biceps brachii muscle or the midpoint of the cubital fossa to the pulsation point (or the point on 0.5 cm laterally from the styloid process of the radius) of the radial artery. D) Ulnar artery (arteria ulnaris): It passes from the medial epicondyle of the humerus to the lateral margin of the pisiform bone. aniaACCESS TO THE VESSELS ‘A) Axillary artery: Access to the axillary artery: An incision 8 — 10 cm in length is made along the medial margin of the coracobrachialis muscle to the axillary fossa. B) Brachial artery: » Access to the brachial artery on the middle 1/3 of the arm: An incision 6 —8 em in length is made, 2 em laterally from the projection line along the middle margin of the biceps brachii muscle Access to the brachial artery on the cubital fossa: An incision 6—8 em in length is made, 2cm proximally from the medial condyle of the humerus to the lateral margin of the forearm. Aceess to the vessels a Access to the brachial artery on the middle 1/3 of the arm, b— Access to the brachial artery on the cubital fossa, ¢ ~ Access to the radial artery on the lower 1/3 of the forearm Incisions for ligating arteries: | Common carotid artery, 2-3 ~ Subelavian artery, 4 — Axillary artery, 5 Brachial artery. 6 = Radial artery, 7 — Ulnar artery eeC) Radial artery: Access to the radial artery on the superior 1/3 of the forearm: An incision is made on the'projection line along the medial margin of the brachioradialis muscle Access to the radial artery on the lower 1/3 of forearm: An incision 6— 8 cm in length is made along the projection line D) Ulnar artery Access to the ulnar artery on the superior 1/3 of the forearm: An in in length is made along the projection line. Access to the ulnar artery on the lower 1/3 of forearm: An incision 6 — 8 cm in length is made on the skin along the projection (on the flexor digitorum superficialis muscle) line jon 8 [Link] ACCESS TO THE NERVES A) Brachial plexus: An incision is made at the level of the superior 1/3 along the posterior margin of the sternocleidomastoid muscle downwards obliquely to the midpoint of the clavicle. The incision is continued along the anterior surface of the clavicle laterally until it reaches the sulcus deltoideopectoralis. B) Radial nerve: Access to the radial nerve on the middle 1/3 of the arm: An incision 10 — 12 em in length is made from the midpoint of the posterior margin of the deltoid muscle to the lateral margin of the biveps brachi muscle. Aceess to the radial nerve on the cubital region: An incision 10— 12 cm in length is made from the lateral margin of the biceps brachi muscle to the medial margin of brachioradialis muscle C) Axillary nerve: An incision is made from the midpoint of the spine of the scapula, and then is continued along the posterior margin of the deltoid muscle D) Median nerve: Access to the median nerve on the middle 1/3 of the arm: An incision 8 — 10 em in length is made along the medial margin of the biceps brachii muscle. Access to the median nerve on the superior 1/3 of the forearm: An incision 8 ~ 10 ‘om in length is made from the midpoint of the cubital fossa on the projection line. Access to the median nerve on the lower 1/3 of the forearm: An incision is made along the median line of the forearm (medial margin of the flexor carpi radialis tendon). E) Ulnar nerve Access to the ulnar nerve on the lower 1/3 of the arm: An incision 8 — 10 em in length is made from the middle point of the sulcus bicipitalis medialis to the medial epicondyle of the humerus. a TpjieAccess to the ulnar nerve on the forearm: An incision is made from the medial epicondyle of the humerus to the lateral margin of the pisiform bone. Access to the ulnar nerve on the hand: An incision is made 4 em above and 0.5 cm lateral to the pisiform bone, And then the incision passes to the hypothenar margin in an arch shape. Access to the nerves: 2— Access to the median nerve on the middle 3° of the arm, b Projection line of the ulnar netve on the arm, ¢ ‘Accesso the median nerve on the lower 3 of the forearm and hand, d ~ Access to the ulnar nerve on the hand TOPOGRAPHY OF THE ELBOW REGION (REGIO CUBITI A) Landmarks: Olecranon of the ulna Brachioradialis muscle Tendon of the biceps brachii muscle Medial and lateral epicondyles of the humerus Sulci cubitales posteriores lateralis et medialis Sulci cubitates anteriores lateralis et medialis When a tourniquet is applied to the arm, the cephalic, basilic and median cubital veins are clearly visible. B) Borders: A horizontal line is drawn 4 cm (or by 2 fingers) from the level which connects the medial and lateral epicondyles of the humerus. 2 vertical fines are drawn through the medial and lateral epicondyles of the humerus and divide the elbow region into the anterior (cubital) region and posterior region TOPOGRAPHY OF THE ANTERIOR CUBITAL REGION (REGIO CUBITI ANTERIOR) Layers: A) Skin; Itis thin, movable and non-pigmented. —i49—_It contains sweat glands, sebaceous glands and hair. It is innervated by the Jateral and medial cutaneous nerves of the arm, lateral and medial cutaneous nerves of the forearm. B) Subcutaneous tissue: It contains lymphatic vessels with superficial lymphatic nodes and superficial venous network, It contains the cephalic, basilic and median cubital veins. Superficial cubital nodes (nodi lymphatici cubitales superficiales) are situated at the basilic vein (at the level of the medial epicondyle of humerus) The connection of the cephalic. basilic and median cubital yeins forms an alphabet “N”. C) Superficial fas: It is connected with the superficial fascia of the arm and forearm, aponeurosis of biceps brachii muscle (apaneurosis bicipitalis). It is connected with the deep fascia D) Deep fascia Fascia of the biceps brachii and brachialis muscles forms the lateral and medial intermuscular septa. ‘These septa are fixed to the medial and lateral epicondyles of the humerus, It forms a covering for the muscles of the arm and forearm. Inferior to the radial tuberosity, the fixation for the tendon of the biceps brachii muscle takes place. Intermuscular septa continue to form the anterior radial intermuscular septa of the forearm. Muscles (3 groups of muscles): Lateral: Brachioradialis muscle and supinator muscle Median: Biceps brachii muscle (superficial) and brachialis muscle (deep) Medial: (1* layer) Pronator teres, flexor carpi radialis, palmaris longus and flexor carpi ulnaris muscles Medial: (2” layer) Flexor digitorum superficialis muscle F) Neurovascular bundles: 2 neurovascular bundles are found between groups of muscles and septa, which are lateral bundle (radial nerve and radial collateral artery) and medial bundle (brachial artery and median nerve). i, Brachial artery: -- Brachial artery with its veins is located in the medial margin of the biceps brachii muscle. - {tis divided into radial and ulnar arteries under the bicipital aponeurosis ii, Radial artery: It passes through the tendon of the biceps brachii muscle. - tis lodged between the pronator teres and brachioradialis muscles. =kiii, Ulnar artery - It exits inferior to the pronator muscle in the upper part. - Its later located between the superficial and deep flexors of the fingers (flexor digitorum superficialis and flexor digitorum profundus muscles). iv. Median nerve: - Itlies on 0.5 ~ 1.0 cm from the medial margin of the biceps brachii muscle, ~ It lies near to the ulnar artery in the upper part, - It later perforates the pronator teres muscle. Radial nerve: - Itis situated between the brachioradialis and brachialis muscles in the upper level. ~ It goes downward and is divided into 2 branches, which are the superficial and deep branches of the radial nerve at the level of the lateral epicondyle of the humerus. - Superficial branch innervates the brachioradialis and pronator teres muscles. - Deep branch lies laterally and passes through the supinator canal (canalis supinatorius) between the superficial and deep layers of supinator muscle. TOPOGRAPHY OF THE POSTERIOR CUBITAL REGION (REGIO CUBITI POSTERIOR) A) Landmarks: Olecranon of ulna Sulci cubitales posteriores lateralis et medialis Ulnar nerve passing along the sulcus cubitalis posterior medialis Head of the radius is palpated in the middle part of sudcus cubitalis posterior Jateralis (especially during supination and pronation of forearm). B) Layers: Skin Itis thick and movable. It forms skin folds. Subcutaneous tissue: It contains the superficial arteries (medial collateral artery, radial collateral artery and recurrent interosseous artery) It contains the posterior cutaneous nerve of the arm, medial cutaneous nerve of the arm, posterior cutaneous nerve of the forearm and medial cutaneous nerve of the forearm. Bursa of the elbow joint is located in the superior part of the olecranon of the ulna. a- Bursitis may be precipitated by trauma or long-term compression of this part. Superficial fascia: ~ It isa thin layer without fixation. Deep f - It is formed by an aponeurosis. = It is fixed to the tendon of the triceps brachii muscle, medial and lateral epicondyles of the humerus and olecranon of the ulna. a Muscles + Superior: ‘Triceps brachii and anconeus muscles - Lateral: Extensor muscle of the wrist (Extensor carpi radialis longus, extensor carpi radialis brevis and extensor carpi ulnaris muscles) and extensor muscle of the digits (extensor digitorum and extensor digiti minimi muscles) = Deep: Supinator muscle - Medial: Flexor digitorum profundus and flexor carpi ulnaris muscles TOPOGRAPHY OF THE FOREARM (REGIO ANTEBRACHT), A) Landmarks: Brachioradialis musele Sulci radialis et ulnaris Tendons of the flexor carpi radialis and palmaris longus muscles Styloid process of the ulna and radius B) Borders: Upper: Horizontal line drawn 4 cm distal to the level of the wrist joint Lower: Transverse line drawn 2 em proximal to the styloid process of the radius 2 vertical lines are drawn through the epicondyles and styloid processes. which divide the forearm region into the anterior and posterior regions. TOPOGRAPHY OF THE ANTERIOR REGION OF THE FOREARM (REGIO ANTEBRACHI ANTERIOR) Laye ‘Skin: - Itis thin. - It contains sweat and sebaceous glands - It is innervated by the medial and lateral cutaneous nerves of the forearm Subcutaneous tissue: ~ Itcontains the cephalic vein (in the medial margin of the brachioradialis muscle) and basilic vein. «It contains the lateral cutaneous nerve of the forearm and medial cutaneous nerve of the forearm. - Intermediate antebrachial vein passes through the middle line of this region See eeSuperficial fascia: - It is not attached to the bone. = It covers all structures in the subcutaneous tissue. Deep fascia (fascia antebrachit - It forms a covering for muscles, vessels, nerves and bones. It is thicker in the proximal part and thinner in the distal part ~ It sends two septa to the radius only and divides the forearm into 3 seats for muscles (anterior, posterior and lateral) in the upper half of forearm i. Lateral: Brachioradialis, extensor carpi radialis longus and extensor carpi radialis brevis muscles ii, Posterior: Extensor digitorum, extensor digiti minimi, extensor carpi ulnaris, anconeus and supinator muscles il, Anterior: (Superficial) Pronator teres, flexor carpi radialis, flexor digitorum superficialis, palmaris longus and flexor carpi ulnaris muscles, (Deep) Flexor digitorum profundus and flexor pollicis longus muscles - Borders of the fascia: i. Anterior: Strictly fixed to the deep fascia ii, Posterior: Interosseous membrane, ulna and radius il, Medial: Posterior margin of ulna iv. Lateral: Sulews radialis = Pirogov’s space is situated in the lower half of the deep fa i. Anterior: Fascia of the flexor digitorum and flexor pollicis longus muscles ii. Posterior: Fascia of the pronator quadratus muscle Muscles: = Medial margin of the deep fascia is bounded to the posterior margin of the ulna and divides the muscles into 4 layers: i. layer: Pronator teres. flexor carpi radialis, palmaris longus, flexor carpi ulnaris and brachioradialis muscles 2 layer: Flexor digitorum superficialis muscle iii 3° layer: Flexor digitorum profundus and flexor pollicis longus muscles iy, 4 layer: Pronator quadratus muscle Neurovascular bundles: - Lateral i. Radial artery and vein ii. Superficial branch of the radial nerve: 1. It is located on the sulcus radiclis 2. In the upper 1/3 of the forearm, it is bounded by the brachioradialis muscle laterally and pronator teres muscle medially 3. Inthe middle and lower 1/3 of the forearm, it follows the brachioradialis and flexor carpi radialis muscles and passes downward along with radial artery, —4, Then it passes through the tendon of the brachioradialis muscle. ii, Radial artery 1. Tr passes along the middle part of the elbow joint to the styloid process of the radius and enters the anatomical snuiibox - Medi i, Ulnar artery 1. It passes from the tendon of the biceps brachii muscle. 2. In the middle 1/3 of the forearm, it passes under the pronator teres muscle, flexor digitorum superficialis muscle and suleus wlnaris In the lower 1/3 of the forearm, it passes to the medial margin of the styloid process of the ulna and reaches the pisiform bone ii, Unar nerve 1. Itis located on the swicus wnaris and is bounded medially by the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle and laterally by the flexor digitorum superficialis in the upper 1/3 of the forearm 2. ‘Then it passes from the medial epicondyle of the humerusto the medial margin of the pisiform bone. Dorsal branch of the ulnar nerve starts from the middle and lower 1/3 of the forearm and passes under the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle. It passes downward and medially to the ulnar artery. Posterior interroseous artery 1. Commen interrosseous artery is.a branch of the upper part of the ulnar | artery and is divided into the anterior and posterior interosseous arteries Posterior interroseous artery passes through the orifice of the interroseous membrane to the posterior region of the forearm w - Median (Anterior) i, Median nerve: 1. It passes from the middle point between the medial epicondyle of the humerus and tendon of the biceps brachii muscle, along the anterior interroseous artery to the medial margin of the styloid processes of the ulna and radius. 2. It goes downward between the pronator teres muscle and exits from the interspace of the pronator teres muscle in the upper third of forearm. 3. The middle 1/3 of the median nerve passes between the flexor digitorum superficialis and flexor digitorum profundus muscles and is strictly fixed ‘to the posterior wall covering of the flexor digitorum superficialis muscle, 4. Tt is located on the sulcus medianus in the lower 1/3 between the tendons of the flexor carpi radialis and palmaris longus muscles. This landmark is ideal for anesthesia of the median nerve during operation. ii. Median (Posterior): |, Posterior interosseous artery and nerve iTOPOGRAPHY OF THE POSTERIOR REGION OF THE FOREARM (REGIO ANTEBRACHI POSTERIOR) Layers: i. Skin It is thick with limited movement. It is innervated by the medial and lateral cutaneous nerves of the forearm and posterior cutaneous nerve of the forearm. fatty tissue. Superficial veins form the main trunk of the vein (cephalic vein and basilic vein), Superficial fascia: It is a weak layer. iv. Deep fa: It is distinguished by its thickness and is strictly fixed to the ulna and radius. It is an aponeurosis in the upper half of the forearm. It extends downward and forms the extensor retinaculum and dorsal carpal canal. It forms cellular space which contains deep branch of the radial nerve, posterior interosseous artery, posterior interosseous veins and nerve. Deep branch of the radial nerve passes through the canalis supinatorius. rior interosseous nerve. Posterior interosseaus artery passes medial to the pos v. Muscles a) Superficial museles: Extensor carpi radialis longus muscle Extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle Extensor digitorum muscle Extensor digiti minimi muscle Extensor carpi ulnaris muscle b) Deep muscle Supinator muscle Abductor pollicis longus muscle Extensor pollicis longus muscle Extensor pollicis brevis muscle Extensor indicis muscle TOPOGRPAHY OF THE HAND REGION (REGIO MANUS) AA) Landmarks: Styloid processes of the ulna and radius Skin fold of the wrist joint Metacarpal bones Phalanges of fingers eit eeeB) Borders: [Link] above the styloid process of the ulna 2 vertical lines are drawn along the ulna and radius and divide the hand region into the anterior (palmar) and posterior (dorsal) regions. TOPOGRPAHY OF THE PALMAR REGION OF THE HAND (REGIO PALMAE MANUS) Layers: i. Skin + [tis thick with limited movement. Stratum corneum is well developed in this region, It contains sweat glands and sebaceous glands Iis innervated by the radial nerve, ulnar nerve and median nerve ii, Subeutaneous tissue: It contains vessels, nerves and lymphatic vessels with lymphatic nodes Ht contains the superficial palmar branch of the radial artery. ili, Superficial fascia: It is a continuation of the superficial fascia of the forearm. Iti slightly movable and fixed to the bones. iv. Deep fascia: It stfetches from the palmaris longus tendon (proximally) to the /igamemum carpi volare (distally). It forms the palmar aponeurosis, flexor retinaculum (transverse carpal ligament), synovial sheaths of the hand and fingers a) Flexor retinaculum (retinaculum flexorwn): - It is the strongest and thickest fascia which is fixed to the bone. Between the eminentia carpi ulnaris and eminentia carpi radialis, flexor retinaculum converts the silcus carpi into the canalis carpi ‘Then the flexor retinaculum forms the canalis carpi radialis and canalis carpi ulnaris. b) Synovial sheaths of the hand and fingers: i. Synovial sheath of the thumb: It is situated laterally. This long and narrow canal encloses the tendon of the flexor pollicis Tongus. Superiorly this sheath protrudes | — 2 cm proximal to the flexor retinaculum. Inferiorly it extends on the tendon to the base of the distal phalanx of the thumb, —— iii. Synovial sheath of the index, middle and ring fingers: ‘These 3 fingers have common sheaths on the palmar surface. They have separate sheaths in the segment of the distal halves of the metacarpal bones, These sheaths stretch from the line of the metacarpophalangeal joints to the base of the distal phalanges. iii. Synovial sheath of the little finger: Itcovers the flexor digitorum superficialis and profundus muscles. Superiorly this sheath protrudes 1 - 2 cm proximal to the flexor retinaculum. Inferiorly it extends on the flexors until the base of the distal phalanx of the little finger. Forall fingers (digits On the phalangeal shafts, synovial sheaths of the fingers are covered by the dense annular (circular-shaped) fibrous sheaths. On the phalangeal joints, synovial sheaths of the fingers are covered by the thin cruciform fibrous sheaths The tendons are connected with the walls of the thin mesotendineum, which transmit blood vessels and nerves. Canals of the anterior region of the hand: a) Canalis carpi uinaris: Itis formed by a fascia around the pisiform bone. This canal contains ulnar artery and nerve. Then it passes under the palmaris brevis muscle. b) Canalis earpatis: Itis formed by a fascia between the flexor retinaculum and bones (scaphoid bone, trapezium bone, pisiform bone and hamate bone). This canal contains median nerve, 4 flexor digitorum superticialis tendons and 4 flexor digitorum profundus tendons. There are 2 separate synovial sheaths: | for the tendons of the flexor digitorum superficialis and profundus muscles; the other | for the tendon of the flexor pollicis longus muscle. It forms common synovial sheaths of the flexor tendons (4 flexor digitorum superficialis tendons and 4 flexor digitorum profundus tendons) medially and a sheath for the tendon of the flexor pollicis longus muscle laterally. c) Canalis carpi radialis contains tendon of the flexor carpi radialis muscle. v. Muscles: a) Thenar muscles (lateral muscle group): Abductor pollicis brevis muscle Opponens pollicis muscle aeFlexor pollicis brevis muscle Adduetor pollicis muscle b) Hypothenar muscles (atedial muscle group): Abductor digiti minimi muscle ‘Opponens digiti minimi muscle Flexor digiti minimi brevis muscle Palmaris brevis muscle ) Median muscle group: Lumbrical muscles Palmar interosseous muscles Dorsal interosseous muscles TOPOGRPAHY OF THE DORSAL REGION OF THE HAND (REGIO DORSI MANUS) A) Layers: i Skin Itis thin and movable. It contains hair follicles, sweat glands and sebaceous glands, Furuneles tend to occur in this region. It is innervated by theulnar, median and radial nerves. ii, Subcutaneous tissue It contains loose connective tissue and phlezmon passes from the palmat space to this region. It contains the cephalic (radial margin) and basilic veins (ulnar margin) which then form a vascular network between them. Tralso contains the radial nerve (superficial branch) and ulnar nerve (dorsal branch). iii. Superficial fascia: It is fixed to the styloid process and bones of the wrist. iv. Deep fascia: It forms the extensor retinaculum (retinaculum extensorum). Tt has 6 canals (osteofibrous canals) which are formed by the extensor retinaculum with the carpal bones. The 6 canals (from medial to lateral) contain a) Tendon of the extensor carpi ulnaris muscle b) Tendon of the extensor digiti minimi muscle c) Tendons of the extensor digitorum and extensor indicis muscles 4d) Tendon of the extensor pollicis longus muscle e) Tendons of the extensor carpi radialis brevis and extensor carpi radialis longus muscles f) Tendons of the extensor pollicis brevis and abductor pollicis longus muscles aOn dorsal part of the fingers, tendons of the extensors consist of 3 parts (median, medial and lateral). Tendons from the median part are fixed to the middle phalanges, while tendons from the medial and lateral parts are fixed to the distal phalanges. Aponeurotic tension is located above the proximal phalanges (around the interosseous muscles). Distal and middle phalanges can be flexed simultaneously. Patients suffering from the ulnar nerve palsy may show this pose: extension of the proximal phalanges, flexion of the distal and middle phalanges, TOPOGRAPHY OF THE WRIST (REGIO CARP) It is divided into the anterior and posterior compartments, ANTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE WRIST Landmarks: i, Structures passing superficial to the flexor retinaculum (from medial to lateral) Flexor carpi ulnaris tendon Ulnar nerve (palmar branch) Ulnar artery Palmar cutaneous branch of the ulnar nerve Palmaris longus tendon Palmar cutaneous branch of the median nerve ii, Structures passing deep to the flexor retinaculum (from medial to lateral) Flexor digitorum superficialis tendon Median nerve Flexor pollicis longus tendon Flexor carpi radialis tendon *Median duo: Palmaris longus tendon Median nerve "Radial trio: Radial artery Flexor carpi radialis tendon Flexor pollicis longus tendon in the tendon sheath (radial bursa) *Ulnar trio: Ulnar artery Ulnar nerve Flexor carpi ulnaris tendon *Tendon quartets: Flexor digitorum superficialis tendon Flexor digitorum profundus tendon ——POSTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE WRIST __ A) Structures passing superficial to the extensor retinaculum (from medial to lateral): Ulnar nerve (dorsal / posterior branch) Basilic vein Cephalic vein Radial nerve (superficial branch) B)s Structures passing beneath the extensor retinaculum (from medial to lateral): Tendon of the extensor carpi uInaris muscle Tendon of the extensor digiti minimi muscle Tendons of the extensor digitorum and extensor indicis muscles Tendon of the extensor pollicis longus tendon muscle Tendons of the extensor carpi radialis longus and extensor carpi radialis brevis muscles ‘Tendons of the extensor pollicis brevis and abductor pollicis longus muscles TOPOGRAPHY OF THE FINGERS (REGIO DIGITD, lis soft tissues are thin and muscles are absent in the fingers. (It only contains tendons of the muscles) A) Layers: Skin: i. Itis thicker in the palmar sutface and thinner in the dorsal surface. ii, On the palmar surface, hair follicles and sebaceous glands are absent but sweat glands are present. iii, On the dorsal surface. hair follicles, sebaceous glands and sweat glands are present, Subcutancous tissue: i. It is thin and surrounds the tendinous sheath of the flexor digitorum profundus and flexor digitorum superficialis muscles. ii. This sheath of the index, middle and ring fin heads of the metacarpal bones. iii, For the thumb and little finger, it continues to the palm and forms the ulnar and radial bursae connecting with the Pirogev’s space. iv, On the dorsal surface, tendon of the extensor digitorum muscle does not have any sheath and is connected deep with the phalanges. ers terminates at the level of the Superficial fascia i, Itis almost absent and transformed into the fibrous bundles from the skin to tissue. Deep fascia: i, On the phalangeal shafts, synovial sheaths of the fingers are covered by the dense annular (circular-shaped) fibrous sheaths. ae eeii. On the phalangeal joints, synovial sheaths of the fingers are covered by the thin cruciform fibrous sheaths, GROOVES, CANALS AND FATTY TISSUE OF THESE REGIONS Forearm: A) Sulcus radialis: It lies between the brachioradialis (laterally) and flexor carpi radialis muscies (medially). It contains the superficial branch of the radial nerve, radial artery and vein, B) Suleus wlharis: It is lodged between the flexor carpi ulnaris (medially) and flexor digitorum superficialis muscles (laterally). It contains the ulnar artery, vein and nerve. C) Sulcus mecianus: It lies between the flexor carpi radialis (laterally) and flexor digitorum superficialis muscles (medially) It contains the medial nerve. Wrist and hand: A) Canalis carpi ulnaris: It contains the ulnar artery, vein and nerve. B) Canalis carpi radialis: Tt contains the tendon of the flexor carpi radialis. Itcontains the superficial branch of the radial nerve and palmar branch of the radial artery ARTERIAL NETWORK OF THE ELBOW JOINT Itis formed by branches of the brachial, radial and ulnar arteries. It supplies the ligaments and bones of thi A) Lateral epicondyle of the humerus (sulcus cubitalis lateralis): Anterior part: i. Radial reccurent artery (branch of the radial artery) ii, Radial collateral artery (branch of the deep artery of the arm) Posterior part: i, Middle collateral artery (terminal branch of the branch of the common interosseous arterydeep artery of the arm) ii, Recurrent interosseous artery B) Medial epicondyle of the humerus (sulcus cubitalis medialis): Anterior part: i. Inferior ulnar collateral artery (branch of the brachial artery) ———ii, Anterior ulnar recurrent artery (branch of the ulnar artery’) + Posterior part: i. Superior ulnar collateral artery (branch of the brachial artery) ii, Posterior ulnar recurrent artery (branch of the ulnar artery) ©) Oleeranon fossa: Just superior to it: i. Inferior ulnar collateral artery (posterior branch) Middle collateral artery (branch of the deep artery of the arm) iii, Posterior ulnar recurrent artery (branch of the ulnar artery) OPERATIONS FOR PHLEGMON OF THE FINGER “ sions for drainage of purulent processes of the Fingers and hand ME Incision lines for felon and tendosynovitis: a — Incision for tendosyovitis ofthe little finger and tendobursitis ‘tthe ulnar side. a’ —Incisions of the little finger (lateral view), jon for subeutaneous felon ofthe distal obalanx, ¢ — Incisions for subcutaneous felon of the middle and buse of the phalazes, d — Incision for seadosy novitis of index, middle and ring fingers, d’—Lateral view, ¢~ Incision tr tendesynowitis of the thumb znd tendobursitis of the radial side \ — Incision lines for phlegmon of the hind a - Incision: for interphalangeal phlegmons, b ~ tneision for shlegmon of the Iateral fascial compartment of the palm, ¢~ Voino-Yasenetsky’s incision for phieyrion of the sedian fascial compartment of the palm, d — Median incision for phlegmon of the palm. ¢ — Incision for obicgmon in the deep (Pirogov's) tatty space, f — Incision for phlegmon of the medial fascial compartment of se palm Ahn:Tendosynovitis is inflammation of a tendon sheath, Inflammation of the finger is called felon or whitlow (nasapmuai). Paronychia is an infection of the skin fold at the margin of the nail An incision is performed on the lateral side of the finger near the palmar surface. To prevent the ligaments from damaging, the incision must be made between the joints instead of over the joints. If the phlegmon jis in the palmar region, an incision is performed along the border of the thenar and hypothenar. It is dangerous to perform it in the proximal 1/3 of the thenar because branches of the median nerve are located here. The incision of them may cause paralysis of the thenar, 1-3: Paronychia, 1 — Incision lines, 2 — Removal ot the base of the nail, 3 - Applying « draining tape, 4 Incision of felon SPACES OF THE FOREARM Paron-Pirogov’s space: It is a quadrangular space deep in the lower part of the forearm above the wrist. Itis located between the 3" (flexor digitorum profundus and pollicis longus muscles) and 4® layers (pronator quadratus muscle) of muscles. Proximal part is connected to the oblique origin of the flexor digitorum superficialis muscle. Distal part is connected to the flexor retinaculum communicating with the midpalmar & thenar spaces. SPACES OF THE HAND Spaces are formed between the fascia and septa of the fascia. They are divided into the palmar and dorsal spaces. Palmar spaces: i. Hypothenar space of the finger ii, Midpalmar space ii, Thenar space SSDorsal spaces: i. Dorsal subcutaneous space ii Dorsal sbaponeurotic / subtendinans space Midpalmar Space: Itis-a triangular space. Proximal part is connected to the distal margin of the flexor retinaculum communicating with the forearm space. Distal part is connected to the distal palmar crease communicating with the 3 and 4 lumbrical canals, Borders: i Anterior: Palmar aponeurosis ii Posterior; 3, 4", 5" and metacarpal bones, fascia covering 3” and 4” interosseous spaces, medial part of the transverse head of the adductor pollicis muscle: iii, Medial: Medial palmar septum iv. Lateral: Intermediate / oblique palmar septum Contents Flexor tendons of the 3", 4" and 5" fingers ii, Superficial palmar arch i. Digital nerve & vessels of the medial 3.5 fingers iv. 2,3” and 4" lumbrical muscles Thenar Space: Itisa triangular space under the outer 1/2 of the hollow of the palm Proximal part is connected to the distal margin of the flexor retinaculum, Distal part is connected to the proximal transverse palmar crease. Borders: i. Anterior: Short muscles of the thumb, flexor tendon of the index finger, 1 lumbrical muscle and palmar aponeurosis ii, Posterior: Fascia covering the transverse head of the adductor pollicis & 1 interosseous muscle ii Medial: Intermediate palmar septum iv. Lateral: ‘Tendon of the flexor pollicis longus muscle with the radial bursa and lateral palmar septum Contents: i, Tendon of the flexor pollicis longus muscle with its synovial sheath ij, Flexor tendon of the index finger iii, 1 lumbrical muscle iv. Palmar digital vessels & nerves of the thumb & lateral side of the index finger Dorsal subcutaneous space: Itis located deep to the loose skin of the dorsal part of the hand “aaa PatDorsal subaponeurotic / subtendinous space: It is situated between the metacarpal bone & extensor tendons (united by the aponeurosis). TOPOGRAPHY OF THE SHOULDER JOINT (ARTICULATIO HUMERI / ARTICULATIO GLENOHUMERALE) Projection of the joint: i. Anterior: Coracoid process of the scapula ii. Posterior: Inferior to the acromion, between the acromial and spinal ends of the deltoid muscle iil Lateral: Line drawn between the acromial end of the claviele and conacoid process of the scapula A) Types of joint: Diarthrosis / true / interrupted / cavitated / synovial / movable joint Ball and socket joint Multiaxial joint Simple joint B) Bones involved: Spherical head of the humerus Glenoid cavity of the scapula C)Anticular capsule Itextends from the Jabrum glenoidale of the scapula to the anatomical neck of the humerus. Greater and lesser tubercles of the humerus are situated inside capsule. On the internal surface of humerus, this capsule extends to the surgical neck of the humerus. Contents surrounding the capsule i. Anterior: Subscapularis muscle, coracobrachialis muscle and short head of the biceps brachii muscle ii, Posterior: Supraspinatus, infraspinatus and teres minor muscles 4ti, Lateral: Deltoid muscle and tendon of the long head of the biceps brachii muscle iv. Inferior: Axillary recess (recessus axillaris) This capsule consists of 2 layers, which are the fibrous and synovial layers, D) Ligaments: Coracohumeral ligament: i, It stretches from the coracoid process of the scapula to the greater tubercle of the humerus. Glenohumeral ligament: i. Superior glenohumeral ligament: From the apex of the glenoid cavity to the small depression above the lesser tubercle — —ii, Middle glenohumeral ligament: From the middle margin of the glenoid cavity to the lower part of the lesser tubercle ili, Inferior glenohumeral ligament: From the inferior margin of the glenoid cavity to the inferior part of the anatomical neck of the humerus Transverse humeral ligament: i, It bridges the upper part of the bicipital groove ii, It converts the intertubucular groove into a canal, E) Stability of the joint: Coracoacromial arch (secondary socket for the head of the humerus): i. It is formed by the acromion, acromial ligament and coracoid process, Musculocutancous cuff / rotator cuff muscles’s tendon i. It is formed by the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis muscles. Labrum glenoidale: i. It encircles the margin of the glenoid cavity Long head of the biceps and triceps brachii muscles Atmospheric pressure Movements: Flexion —___ around the frontal axis Extension _ Abduction . Hon ground the sagittal Adduction ig! axis Si ti . : Pronation - round the vertical axis ronation Circumduction - combined movement 3) Bursae: Subscapular bursa: i. It is lodged between the tendon of the subscapularis muscle and scapular neck, ii, Tt protects the subscapular tendon. iii, [tis conneeted with the shoulder joint cavity Subdeltoid bursa: i. It is located between the deltoid, supraspinatus muscles and fibrous capsule. ‘Subacromial bun i. Itis found inferior to the acromion and coracoacromial ligament, between them and supraspinatus muscle. fi, It facilatates the movement of the supraspinatus muscle. Infraspinatus bursa: i. Itcommunicates with the joint cavity. eteSubseapular bursa (synovial) is located in the anterior surface of the capsule under the superior margin of tendon of subscapularis muscle and connects with 1 or 2 orifices Vagina synovialis intertubercularis is a synovial sheath for the tendon of the long head of the biceps brachii muscle It lies in the anterolateral surface. proximal to the edge of humerus (sulcus intertubercularis), At the level of the surgical neck of the humerus, synovial membranes form a covering for the tendons. The inflammatory process may spread from the joint cavity to the space around the shoulder joint: through the axillary recess to the axillary cavity; from the subscapular bursa to the subscapular osteofibrous space: through the vagina synovialis intertubercularis to subdeltoid space. The surrounding muscles which cover the shoulder joint have 7 synovial bursae, in which the inflammatory process around the shoulder joint may develop. H) Arterial supply: Anterior and posterior circumflex humeral arteries Thoracoacromial artery (deltoid and acromial branches) 1) Venous drainage: Anterior and posterior circumflex humeral veins Thoracoacromial vein J) Lymphatic drainage: Supraclavicular nodes (superomedial region) Axillary nodes (posteroinferior region) K) Nerve supply: Axillary nerve Suprascapular nerve TOPOGRAPHY OF THE ELBOW JOINT (ARTICULATIO CUBITN + It consists of the articulatio humeroulnaris, articulatio humeroradialis and articulatio radioulnaris proximalis. Projection of joint: | cm distal to the lateral epicondyle and 2 cm distal to the medial epicondyle of the humerus A) Types of joint »_ Diarthrosis / synovial / cavitated / true / movable / interrupted joint Hinge joint—Humeroulnar joint Pivot joint— Proximal radioulnar joint Ball and socket joint~ Humeroradial joint Trochoid joint Combined joint— Proximal radioulnar joint aCompound joint 5) Bones involved: Capitulum and trochlea of the humerus Head of the radius Trochlear notch of the ulna Articular capsule: It is attached to the humerus at the margin of the lateral and medial ends of the articular surface of the capitulum and trochlea. It is weak in the anterior and posterior sides but is strengthened on each side by the collateral ligament. Recessus sacciformis is situated at the neck of the radius. In inflammation of the elbow joint, pus may spread to the deep space of the forearm Contents surrounding the capsule i. Anterior: Brachialis muscle ii, Posterior: Triceps brachii muscle iii, Lateral: Radial nerve. supinator muscle, anconeus muscle iv, Posteromedial: Ulnar nerve D) Ligaments: Radial collateral ligament Ulnar collateral ligament Annular ligament of radius (ligamentum anulare radii) E) Movements: Flexion | E around the frontal axis xtension F) Bursae: Oleeranon bursa: i, Intratendinous olecranon bursa: It is located in the tendon of the triceps brachii muscle. ii, Subtendinous olecranon bursa: It is located between the olecranon and triceps brachii tendon. iii, Subcutaneous olecranon bursa: It is located in the subcutaneous connective tissue over the olecranon Bursa subtendinea musculi tricipitis brachii is situated under the ligament which is fixed to the olecranon. Radioulnar bursa: It is located between the extensor digitorum muscle, humeroradial joint and supinator muscle, Bicipitoradial / biceps bursa: It is located between the biceps tendon and anterior part of radial tuberosity. a.G) Arterial supply: Arteries (brachial, radial and ulnar arteries) forming an anastomosis around the elbow joint H) Venous drainage Brachial vein Radial vein Ulnar vein 1) Lymphatic drainage: Deep cubital nodes Axillary nodes J) Netve supply: Ulnar nerve Radial nerve Median nerve TOPOGRAPHY OF THE WRIST JOINT (ARTICULATIO RADIOCARPEA) A) Types of joint: Diarthrosis / interrupted / synovial / true/ vavitated / movable joint Complex joint Ellipsoid joint Biaxial joint 2 axes (sagittal & frontal) B) Bones involved: Inferior concave surface of the radius Discus articularis of the ulna Proximal row of the carpal bone (scaphoid, lunatum and triquetrum) C) Articular capsule: Itencloses the joint. It is attached to the styloid process of the radius styloid process of the ulnar and proximal raw of the carpal bones (scaphoid, lunate and triquetrum). Synovial membrane lines the fibrous capsule & is attached to the margins of the articular surface (numerous synovial folds are present), Protrusion of the synovial membrane is called the prestyloid recess, It lies in front of the styloid process of the ulna & in front of the articular disc. Itis strengthened by the collateral, palmar & dorsal ligaments Recessus sacciformis is located between the radius and ulnar which is formed by the synovial membrane of the articulatio radioulnaris distatis Pronator quadratus muscle is situated anteriorly. Tendons of the extensor muscles are situated in the dorsal part of the wrist joint. On the palmar surface, the tendons form the carpal canal. D) Ligaments: Collateral ligaments: ai, Radial collateral ligament: It stretches from the tip of the styloid process of the radius to the lateral side of the scaphoid, It assists with adduction, ii, Ulnar collateral ligament: It stretches from the tip of the styloid process of the ulna to the triquetrum. It assists with abduetion. Palmar ligaments i, Palmar radiocarpal ligament: It stretches ftom the radius to the scaphoid, lunate and triquetrum. ii, Palmar ulnocarpal ligament: Itstretches from the ulna to the lunate and triquetrum. iii, Palmar radiocarpal ligament Dorsal ligaments: i, Dorsal radiovarpal ligament ii. Dorsal radioulnar ligament E) Movements: Flexion | Extension Adduction ” Abduction Circumduction - combined movement around the frontal axis > around the sagittal axis F) Arterial supply: Palmar carpal arches (superficial and deep) G) Venous drainage: Palmar carpal arches K) Nerve supply’ Anterior & posterior interosseous nerves PUNCTURE OF THE SHOULDER JOINT 2 Posterior puncture of the shoulder joint, b~ Anterior and lateral punctures of the shoulder joint, e~ General lew of puncture SaiA) Indication: Inflammation (arthritis) with exudation B)Contraindication: Haemarthrosi C) Procedures: The patient lies on the unaffected side or sits. ‘There are three approaches: anterior, lateral and posterior. i, Anterior approach: ~ Itis done along the coracoid process of the scapula. It can be palpated 3 em distal to the acromial end of clavicle. - Aneedle is inserted distal to the coracoid process of the seapula. Then itis inserted 3-4 em in depth, between the head of the humerus and coracoid process. i. Lateral approach: ; = Aneedle is inserted from the acromion of the scapula along the frontal plane, inferiorly through the deltoid muscle. iii, Posterior approach: = Aneedie is inserted from the acromion, between the posterior margin of the deltoid muscle and inferior margin of the supraspinatus muscle, inferiorly, perpendicularly and 45 em in depth from the point of insertion. ARTHROTOMY OF THE SHOULDER JOINT j 3 Access to the shoulder joint A) Indication: Drainage of suppurative (purulent) arthritis, aB) Procedures: There are two approaches: anterior and posterior approaches. i. Anterior approach «The patient is placed in the supine position with the affected limb abducted Dissection of the skin, subcutaneous tissue and fascia is performed distal to the anterior edge of the acromion = The fibres of the deltoid muscle are dissected to access the tendon of the biceps brachii muscle (long head). _ The fibrous sheath covering the tendon together with the synovial sheath is opened by a grooved probe. Then the tendon of the biceps brachii muscle (long head) is retracted _ Later the tendon is dissected by a scalpel and pulled to the plica of the capsule. ~ Drainage of pus is insufficient by anterior arthrotomy alone. That is why posterior arthrotomy is usually done simultaneously ii, Posterior approach = The patient lies on the unaffected side. ~ > Dressing forceps (kophuair) is inserted through the anterior dissection; which makes 4 protrusion of the tissues on the posterior surfuce of shoulder joint _ Dissection of the skin, subcutaneous tissue and superficial fascia is carried out from superior to inferior direction. = The deltoid muscle is separated together with its fibres; supraspinatus, infraspinatus and teres minor muscles are opened transversely. <>" Therefore, on further transverse separation of the infraspinatus and teres minor muscles, capsule of the shoulder joint is opened by the tip of the dressing forveps. The dressing forceps is used to hold the drainage tube. Then, the drainage tube is stretched to the shoulder joint _ Itisnecessary to put sterile gauze with antibiotic solution on the anterior dissection for a few days LANGENBECK’S AND CHACLIN’S RESECTION OF THE SHOULDER JOINT et SiG Resection of the head of the humerus = SeA) Lan; genbeck: An incision is made along the deltopectoral groove 6 ~ 8 em in length, The deltoid and pectoralis muscles are retracted to expose the shoulder joint An incision is made on the capsule to resect the articular surface. Ankylosis may occur after this operation. B) Chaclin: Procedui The procedures are similar to those of Langenbeck’s resection, The only difference is that the incision is made about 1 em lateral to the deltopectoral groove with dissection of the sheath of the deltoid muscle. res: The patient is placed in the supine position. Dissection of the skin, subcutaneous tissue and fascia on the sulcus deltoideopectoralis is performed 10 ~ 12 cm distal to the coracoid process, The cephalic vein is exposed and pulled to the lateral side ‘The fascia on the space between the deltoid and pectoralis major muscles is dissected bya grooved probe. The hand is adducted, and then the ligaments and sheath of the tendons of the long head of the biceps brachii muscle are dissected. These tendons are stretched to the medial side. The capsule of the shoulder joint is opened along the tendon and dissected from the anatomical neck of the humerus. ‘The shoulder is rotated more medially to expose the greater tubercle of the humerus. Itis stretched with the supraspinatus, infraspinatus and teres minor muscles. Then the shoulder is abducted to expose the lesser tubercle of the humerus. The head of humerus is sawn with Gili’s chain saw, Its sharp edges are removed by a scalpel. The cut part of the humerus is sewn with the glenoid cavity of the scapula. ‘The shoulder joint is fixed by plaster of paris. PUNCTURE OF THE ELBOW JOINT \ Puncture of the elbow joint a‘The patient lies on the unaffected side or sits, There are two approaches: posterior or posterolateral. i, Posterior approach The patient flexes his elbow joint at 135 degrees. A needle is inserted over the olecranon to the anterior direction ii, Posterolateral approach: Aneedle is inserted downwards from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus and to the lateral direction from the olecranon, and penetrates the elbow joint directly: above the head of radius. VOINO-YASENETSKY’S ARTHROTOMY OF THE ELBOW JOINT Lateral approach ta the elbow joint: a Head of the hurries, b ~ Head ofthe radius, ¢ ~Tri¢eps brachii muscle, 4 Brachioradialis muscle In purulent arthritis of the elbow joint, 3 longitudinal dissections are performed: 2 anterior and | posterolateral. The 1* longitudinal dissection is made through all the layers before it reaches the elbow joint, lem to the anterior direction from to the medial epicondyle of the humerus. The 2* longitudinal dissection is made on them through all layers until it reaches the i capsule of the elbow joint Posterior dissection is made layer by layer longitudinally to the lateral direction from the olecranon of the ulna which is closer to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus A draining tube is inserted transversely to the posteromedial compartment of the elbow joint.ya Seed cele Puncture of the wrist joint ‘A needle is inserted from the dorsal radial margin to the middle point which conneets the styloid process and 2" metacarpal bone GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND STAGES OF AMPUTATION AND DISARTICULATION ‘Amputation: Removal of the distal (peripheral) part of the extremity by length Disarticulation: Removal of the distal part of the extremity at the level of joint A) Indications Absolute: i. Crushing of the tissue Massive gangrene i 3" and 4” degrees of the burnt or frozen tissue Relative: i. Chronic infection, such as osteomyelitis, tuberculosis and septic arthritis, ii, Malignant tumour of the bone, such as osteosarcoma ii, Trophic ulcer iv. Congenital or acquired limb deformity \. Chronic vascular insufficiency of the extremities fy 3 - Ruequt incision, 4 —One-llap ineision, 5 ~ Two-tlap inc 568) Classifications of amputations: Clinical classification by Burdenko according to time: i. Early amputations may be primary or secondary. ii. Primary or urgent amputations are performed during the first 24 hours. They are carried out before the development of inflammation to save the patient's life. Forexample, traumatic amputation of the limb with profuse bleeding. ii, Secondary or emeryeney amputations are performed during the period from the I" day to 7" or 8% day. For example, amputation of the lower limb due to diabetic angiopathy if the conservative treatment is ineffective and an operation is required. iv. Late or elective amputations do not have specified time of performing and may be performed at any time, every month or year. The patient can be prepared thoroughly. A complete examination is performed. For example, chronic osteomyelitis or congenital malformation of the bone v. Repeated amputations or reamputations are performed in postoperative complications or formation of a defective stump. Anatomical classification according to shape of the cut tissue: i. Guillotine amputation: = This is the most primitive type of amputation. All tissues of the limb are divided at the same level, and the bone end is left exposed on the cut surface. Gas gangrene indicates this method ii. Circular amputation: - ‘The soft tissue and bone are cut at a right angle to the axis of the limb. The skin and muscles are divided circularly and lower than the bone, so that ‘they provide a covering for the bone stump. This method is divided into one-stage, two-stage and three-stage amputations. = One-stage operations involve the cutting of the skin and soft tissue; and cutting of the bone at the level of the contracted and retracted tissues. - Two-stage amputations involve 2 stages, The 1* stage is the cutting and retraction of the skin and fasciae; the 2 stage is the cutting of the muscles at the level of the contracted and retracted skin and fasciae, retraction of the muscles and cutting of the bone. + Three-stage amputations involve 3 stages (for example, three-stage amputation of the thigh by Pirogov), The |* stage is the cutting and retraction of the skin and fasciae; the 2~ stage involves the cutting of the superficial muscles at the level of the contracted and retracted skin and fasciae, and retraction of them: the 3" stage includes the cutting of the deep muscles at the level of the contracted and retracted superficial muscles, retraction of them and cutting of the bone. iii, Amputation by using flaps: - This isthe most widely used method ofamputation. The soft tissue is cut in the form of | —2 flaps, sometimes more than 2 flaps. This method is divided into one-flap, two-flap, three-flap and multi-flap amputations. ae Hees,iv, Amputation using an elliptical incision ~The skin is cut at an angle to the axis of the limb. This method resembles the amputation by using flaps v. Amputation using a racquet ineision ~ A straight incision is carried out proximal to a circular or elliptical incision. This method is used especially for disarticulation of the metacarpal or metatarsophalangeal joint, shoulder or C) According to tissue used to cover the bone-saw line: Fasciocutaneoplastic method, in which the bone-saw line is covered by the skin, subcutaneous fatty tissue and fasciae. Fascioplastic method, in which the bone-saw line is covered by the fascia. This fascia is transformed into the bone after some time. Tendoplastic method, in which the bone-saw line is covered by the tendon of the muscles, for example, the amputation of the thigh with the covering of bone-saw line by the quadriceps tendon. Myoplastic method, in which the antagonist muscles are stitched to the bone-saw line. Fascioperiosteoplastic method. in which the periosteum is included in the fasciocutaneous flap. Osteoplastic method, in which the bone-saw line is covered by the bone with the periosteum: D) General principles of amputation and disarticulation: An attempt should always be made to conserve as much tissue as possible as even a small stump can be of tremendous value to a patient. Removal of the bone should be reduced to the absolute minimum just to be covered by healthy skin. There should not be any tension when stitching the flaps The scar should be placed dorsally, meaning that the palmar flap should be longer to retain the tactile sensation. In case of the middle and distal phalanges, it is a rule to amputate through the phalanx rather than to disarticulate the joints. It is done so to conserve the attachment Of the tendons of the flexor and extensor muscles of the phalanges. The flexor and extensor tendons should not be stitched across the bone stump. This will limit the finger movements. In case of a patient who works, metacarpal heads should be preserved even if the amputation of the index and little fingers is performed. For the cosmetic purpose, the margin of the metacarpal bone should be divided obliquely, so that it would be very difficult to realize that a finger is missing.Lechniques of dissection of the soft tissue for amputation: a - Guillotine amputation, 1~-Bone, 2—Periosteur ‘Muscle. 4 — Deep fascia, § ~ Subcutaneous tissue, 6 — Skin, b ~ One-stage amputation, ¢ — Two-stage ampulation, d~ Three-staye antputation, ¢ — Fascioplastie amputation: fascia covers the hony stump ot | side sod skin £) Stages of amputation and disarticulation covers another side, f= Tendoplastic amputation Dissection of the skin Cutting the soft tissues of the extremities Ligature of the vessels (arteries and yeins) Cutting the periosteum Cutting the bone Cutting the nerves to prevent the phantom pain Stump formation - suturing of the soft tissue above the bone ESTIMATION OF LENGTH OF THE SKIN FLAPS FOR AMPUTATION One fl ‘Amputation is usually done at the level of the forearm and leg. The term fascioplastic. myoplastic or osteoplastic are implied depending on the layers which are included in the flaps Length of flaps depends on the level of injured soft tissue. In amputation of the lower extremities. posterior stump is covered by an anterior long flap. In primary amputation, the flap is obtained from any surface (where the skin is preserved). In case of absence of skin to cover the stump, autoplasty of skin is done (skin taken from other part of the patient's body). Fascioplastic amputation is usually done on the upper extremities and the bony stump is covered by fascia, Fascia provides fixation for muscle and prevents the adhesion of skin to the bone. Osteoplastic amputation is usually done on the lower extremities. jap method: ——By using the formula L=2__R, where L = length of circumference, x ~ 3.14, R = tadius of circumference, D = diameter, we have, D=L For example, if L = 36cm, D= 36/3 em ‘So, | flap must be at least 12cm to cover all the bones. AMPUTATION OF THE ARM Pirogov proposed to amputate the arm with conical circular method. Depending on the indications, the flap is created from the long posterior flap or long. anterior flap. A deppeneny of the arm (on the middle or lower 1/3): Dissection of the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and fascia is carried out. The anterior Jong and posterior short flaps are made. ‘They are stretched proximally and muscles are dissected by a scalpel. Tris better to dissect the biceps brachii muscle more distally. because, if this muscle is dissected on proximal part, the muscle length will be shortened 2% Novocain solution is injected anterior to the radial nerve Muscles are stretched and protected by a retractor. Periosteum is dissected around the bone 3 mm longer than the cut edge of the bone and is separated with a raspatory. The bone is then cut The brachial artery, deep artery of the arm, and collateral arteries of the elbow joint are ligated at the stump. The median nerve, radial nerve, ulnar nerve, musculocutaneous nerve, and medial cutaneous nerve of the forearm are cut off The stump is sewn layer by layer, fascia by a catgut suture and skin by a silk suture. B) Amputation of the arm (in the upper 1/3) by Farabet: Dissection of the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and fascia is carried out along the sulcus deltoideopectoralis until the inferior margin of the pectoralis major muscle to separate this muscle from the humerus. The sheath of the coracobrachialis musele is dissected and the brachial artery is ligated. The soft tissue is cut until the bone along the anterior, inferiorand posterior margins of the deltoid muscle. This muscle is then separated from the humerus; the bony- muscular flap is stretched proximally + The tendon of the teres major muscle is dissected. The soft tissue is dissected along the posteromedial surface of the humerus until it reaches the bone and all the soft tissues are retracted by a retractor. —-—The periosteum is dissected and retracted distally, and then the humerus is cut 3 4 mm distal to the edge of the cutting of the periosteum, ‘The median nerve, ulnar nerve, radial nerve, musculocutaneous nerve , and cutaneous nerve of the arm and forearm are dissected. The axillary nerve (innervating the deltoid muscle) is preserved. ‘The stump is sewn layer by layer, fascia by a catgut suture and skin by a silk suture. AMPUTATION OF THE FOREARM Patient is placed in the supine position, General anaesthesia is administered. A) Amputation of the lower 1/3 of the forearm: Circular dissection of the skin, subcutaneous tissue and fascia is done 4 em distal to the place where the bone is cut. The skin, subcutaneous tissue and fascia are retracted by a cuff (waroxera) to form | a conical shape. | Both medial and lateral margins of the retracted part are dissected. {A small amputating scalpel is used to separate the muscles from the bone: wrists flexed and the scalpel is held at a right angle to the bone and muscles; and then the wrist is extended, the tendons and flexor muscles are distended. This procedure ray shorten the muscles and cut the tendons and muscles on the dorsal surface of the forearm. The muscles are retracted. |A two-edge scalpel is inserted between the ulna and radius to dissect the interosseous ‘membrane. Then the periosteum ofthe radius and ulna is stretched distally by a raspatory. 2 dissections of the median part (linteum bifissum) is done until the middle length. The soft tissue is retracted proximally. The bone of the forearm (supination of the forearm) is sawn 2~3 mm distal to the dissected periosteum. ‘All vessels are clamped but nerves (median nerve, ulnar nerve, interasseous nerve, superficial branch of the radial nerve and cutaneous nerve of the forearm) are not cut. “The wound is sutured layer by layer, faseia by a catgut suture and skin by a silk suture, | ‘A draining tube is inserted around the edge of the wound. | The hand is immobilized by plaster of paris. ee Ys \ : a emputation atthe level of the middle and lower 1/3 of the forearm “| Dessection of the skin, b— Resection of the soft tissue with an amputating knife. ¢— Proximal retraction of pe muscle and exposure of the periosteum =B) Amputation of the upper 1/2 ofthe forearm: The flaps of the anteroradial and posteroulnar are made equal to the length of the radius(r) at the level of the amputation with skin length 3~4 em (anteriorly) and 1.5 cm (posteriorly). The flap consists of the skin, subcutaneous tissue and fascia, The superficial layer of the muscles is first dissected on the anterior region of the forearm, Then the deep layer is dissected. On the posterior region of the forearm, all muscles are dissected from the superficial to deep layers at once. The bone of the forearm is sawn (supination of forearm) 2 ~ 3 mm distal to the dissected periosteum Alll vessels are clamped but nerves (median nerve, ulnar nerve, interosseous nerve, superficial branch of the radial nerve and cutaneous nerve of the forearm) are not cut. The wound is sutured layer by layer, fascia by a catgut suture and skin by a silk suture. A draining tube is inserted around the edge of the wound. The hand is immobilized by plaster of paris DISARTICULATION OF THE PHALANX AND FINGER \ | Diyarticulation of the finger: Incision lines: on the thumb ~ by Malgene, on the index and litle fingers~ by Farabef, on the middle finger — racquet incision, on the ring finger— by Liupiva During the disarticulation of the finger, the scar has to be located on the free (non- Working) surface: thumb ~ dorsal and radial surfaces, index finger — dorsal and radial surfaces, middle and ring fingers — dorsal surface, little finger ~ dorsal and ulnar surfaces. sessorticulation of the thumb: a~ Disseetion lines of the skin on the palmar and dorsal surfaces, bee ~ Mobilization | stthe thum with the incision of the *' dorsal interphalangeal fold and adductor pollicis brevis muscle, d— 4 Seturing of the wound on the dorsal and palmar surfaces A) Malgene’s disarticulation of the thumb: Dissection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue is performed at the level of the i metacarpophalangeal joint on the dorsal surface until the interphalangeal fold on the palmar surface and further to the beginning of the dissection on the dorsal surface ‘The thumb is retracted with a hook on the dorsal dissection to expose the metacarpophalangeal joint, ‘A scalpel is placed on the palmar surface around the joint capsule at 45 degrees. ‘The most important moment of this operation is to protect the muscle of the thumb and retract it to the sesamoid bone. which is located in the anterior surface of the joint capsule. “The tendons of the flexor and extensor of the thumb are sewn and the wound is sutured. Afier this operation, the function of the hand decreases by 50 %. B) Farabet’s disarticulation of the index and little fingers: Dissection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue is done on the dorsal surface of the : index finger from the lateral surface to the direction of the radius, and then the space between the index and middle fingers is dissected. On the palmar surface, a transverse dissection on the ulnar edge of the metacarpal joint is made until the : beginning of the dissection on the dorsal surface. The same dissection is performed on the little finger The flap is dissected. The tendons of the extensors are dissected distal to the head of the metacarpal bone, and then the metacarpophalangeal joint and its ligaments } are dissected by a scalpel. Se tAfter the capsule is seen the tendon of flexors is dissected distally. ‘The arteries are ligated and the nerves of the dorsal and palmar branches are dissected. ‘The tendon of the flexors and extensors is sutured. The head of the metacarpal bone is preserved. ‘The wound is sutured in order to cover the head of the metacarpal bone. ©) Disartielation ofthe middle and ring fingers (racquet form: Racquet-shaped dissection starts from the dorsal metacarpal bone in an oblique direction along the base of the phalanges (on the palmar surface), later along the palmar crease and the other side of the base of the phalanges to the longitudinal dissection on the dorsal region. A flap consisting of the skin and subcutaneous tissue is retracted from the base of phalanx proximally by ahook. Distal to the head of the metacarpal bone. the tendons of the extensors are dissected, The joint capsule is dissected on the dorsal, medial, lateral and palmar surfaces. ‘The tendons of the flexors and soft tissues are dissected and cleared off. ‘The vessels are ligated. The nerves are dissected from the proximal part of the head of the metacarpal bones. The tendons of the flexors and extensors on the head of the metacarpal bones are sutured. ‘The wound is sutured. OPERATIONS ON THE VESSELS, NERVES AND TENDONS A) Sutures of the arteries: ii iii, vi. Rules: ‘The sutures can be circular suture or side-suture. ‘The stitches must be hermetically done and strong. The sides must not constrict vessels, Tunica intima must be connected (both proximal and distal ends). The threads must be absent from the vessels in the lumen to prevent thrombosis. ‘The cross section of the vessels after suture must be same as others. Lateral (side-) sutures of the arteries: Indication: Injury less than 1/3 of the vessel The vessels are separated from the surrounding tissue. The vessels are clamped in the upper and lower parts of the injury. iii, After dissection of the edges of the damaged part of the vessels through all layers transversely, a silk suture is applied 1.5 -2 mm from one to another. iv. In case of bleeding between sutures, flaps from the fascia or vein are sutured. There are cireular methods by Carrel and by Morozova. —————a) Carrel’s cireular method: a b 6 rel S vaseilar sunures: 3 Triple fixation suiuves un the ed nlerrapied sulices ubthe vessels. b ~ Contos blader sutures, Indication: Extensive injury to the vesse! The mata unk of anery ty separated to prevent damage of the adyentitios layer and its branches. Vhe proxiinal and distal parts of the injured vessel are clamped. 3 sutures (P-shaped ) are applied to stitel: from intima to intima A needle. is inserted to the vascular Jumen and the vessel is irrigated with isotonic solution - sodium chloride solutivn. An assistant holds the handle of the forceps and direets the ext suture to the surgeon. Then the assisiant holds the vessels with forceps and slitches them The assistant also holds the suture prevent it irom geiting loose The last stage is wo suture | of the edges, tic up the suture and prevent ils corrugation, The same methad is applied w anotiier 2 sutures Before tying up the suture, the distal clamp is slightly opened. When the suture is tied, the distal clamp is opened completely and the bleeding part is wiped of with gauze. Usually bleeding eeayes after a few minutes. An extia suture 1s applied if bleeding persists for a long time. >) Morozova’s circular method: {his method is similar to Carrel’s circular method; the only difference between them is 2 sutures are used for fixation in Morezova’s method. <) Soloview’s method: fe P-shaped sutures are applied See4) Polyantsev’s method: Polyantsev proposed to suture the artery with inva help of a metallie ring nation of its margin with the B) Operations on the veins: Indication: Varicose vein in the lower limb i. Conservative methods - Elastic stocking and bandage - It is used when varicovities are widespread or diffuse and appear to be unrelated to the saphenous system. ii, Selerotherapy: - Injection of’ sclerotic solution with: 4) Soap solution : Ethanolamine b) Hypertonic solution : Glucose, Sodium chloride solution ¢) Organic compounds: Quinine , Urethane . Operative method: Elimination of the shunt from the deep venous system: |. Troyanov-Trendelenburg’s operation: This operation is a preventive measure for the thromboembolism. The incision is performed about 4 ~ 5 cm distal to the inguinal ligament and parallel to it. ‘The great =saphenous vein is found and double ligated near the place of emptying into the femoral vein. ‘The accessory veins. which drain the blood from the lateral and medial surfaces of the thigh, are ligated and cut. This operation is cosmetic but not radival and a ra operation is necessary inthe future. 2. Linton’ operation: This method implies subfacial ligation of the communicant veins along the entire surface of the internal surface of the Jeg 3, Cockett’s operation: Cockett proposed tv ligate the varivose vein through the puncture of the skin. The ligature is brought in and rned out afier passing around the vein through the perforating one. Recanalization of the ligated veins is performed later ~ Removal of the superficial varicose vein: Madelung’s operation: Long dissection along the vena saphena magnus Natrat’s operation: Multiple dissections for reseetion of the veins Babcuck’s operation; Elimination of the veins by a probe - Elimination of the circulation and objiteration of the superficial veins; Linser-Siear’s method: Multiple injections of seicrosants in small doses ©) Operations om the nerves: ‘there are 2 methods, which are newurrhaphia and neuroiysis The final decision of choosing beoveen these 2 methods is clecided after the physical examination with electrical instruments Indications: Tumour; trauma; formation of a scar after ampotation: compression of tissue by’ scar or bony callus i. Newrorrhaphia = indications: Complete anatomical interruption of the nerve and presence of civatricial tissue = 3 types! Primary. early postponed and secondary sutures a) Primary suture: ‘This method is applied during primary treatment of the wound with suturing of the edge of the damaged nerve ‘The end of the damaged nerve is dissected with a sealpel. A fine needle and thin silk suture are applied 2—4 mm frony the edge of the nerve to its epinearinm. ‘The nerve is sutured by 2 to 4 stitches. Then surgeon and assistant streteh the sutures near the edge of the nerve leaving a distanee 1 ~2 mm between then. The suture is tied ap (interrupted suture). Ineuse of large defect of the nerve of length of the nerve is shortened, the position of the extremity is changed. For example, elbow joint is flexed; the median nerve or aeradial nerve is sutured on the surface of the Mexors. In case of damaged ulnar nerve. @ suture can be applied trom the dorsal surface of the elbow joint to the anterior surface. After suturing the nerve, fixation and immobilization of extremities are done with: plaster of paris for 3 to 4 weeks The main principle of this operation is to suture the 2 edges of the nerve (peripheral to central part) in the shortest distance. This may lead the restoration of the nervous function and accelerate the myelin production. b) Early postponed suture: This method is used after 3 10 4 weeks. if the primary suture (as stated above) is nol done. Early postponed suture is easier than the secondary one, When a secondary suture is performed, the injured nerve is difficult to be found and separated c) Secondary suture It is performed from.4 to 6 months until a few years. The cicatricial tissue (scarring) is dissected around the nerve and the edges of dissection are sutured, This method is made with a large dissection and may displace the healthy nerve to the injured part, The edges of the damaged nerve are sutured to a peripheral part If the distance of the 2 edges of the nerve is too long, then the position of the extremity is changed. In case of extensive defect. transplantation of the nerve is perlormed elerate the proliferation of their ii, Newrolysis ~ It is separation of the nerve from the cicatricial tissue. + This operation is performed, for which the nerve is separated from the cicatricial tissue and the function of the nerve is disturbed. ~The patient lies on the back (supine position) or on the abdomen + The skin is dissected 8 — 10 cm from the projection of the nerve. The fascia and cicatricial tissue are separated with a blunt hook to penetrate the intermuscular space. ~The upper and lower parts of the damaged nerve are separated, and held with plastic handles (pesninoabie [Link]). The cicatricial tissue is dissected on the nerve and is sepacated from the nerve. - The nerve is lifted slightly with the plastic handles, Then the nerve is checked by conduction with sterile electrodes. = In case of presence of conduction, the nerve is wiped with moist gauze and the cicatricial tissue is removed completely. = Ifease of absence of conduction, newrorrhaphia is pertormed on the distal part of the injured nerve (by dissecting and suturing it), + A catgut suture is performed on the nerve. —=-4368——D) Sutures of the tendons: © The operation on tendons consists of dissection of the tendon (enosvinia). transplantation of the tendon (rexoreiactinxa), and suture of the tendon (fenerrhephia). Tenorrhaphia is difficult because dissection of the tendon may cause its splitting. If many sutures are performed on the tendon, this may cause disturbance of tis blood supply; and interrupted sutures may cause sliding of the tendon. Indication: Trauma Depending on the time of operation, it can be divided into primary, secondary early and secondary late sutures. Primary suture is performed from 6 ~24 hours after the trauma. This operation is not performed in severe contamination and large defect of the tendon, otherwise the function of the tendon will be extremely restricted. Secondary early suture is performed from 2 t0 3 weeks after the trauma, Secondary late suture is performed after the wound healing. Vendon sutures) a— by Lange, b— by Kuneo, ¢~ by Blokha and Bonne, d~ by Kazakova i, Tendon suture on the synovial sheath: = During the primary treatment of the woured the tendon is held by forceps and dissected ‘until it reaches the normnal structure of tendon. ~The proximal part of the tendon is connected with its muscular end; therefore this may cause shortening of the muscle, _ The tendon is found, and the edges of the wound are dissected longitudinally ~The end of the tendon is retracted and the lateral sutures are performed to connect both ends of the tendon. There is another method of suturing: both ends are connected with a thick silk suture 1 cm from the cut edge (for strong connection). eeii, Tendon suture on the synovial sheath: a) Lange’s P-shaped suture b) Kuneo’s suture ¢) Kazakova’s suture d) Blokha-Bonne’s suture Types of tendon sutures: a~ Dreyer's suture, b— Hikoladon’s suture, ¢ ~ Mazne’s suture, d~ Rotter’s suture, ~ Rozova’s suture, f Wilm’s suture LIGATION OF THE ARTERIES BY LENGTH If the distal part of the artery bleeds, the proximal part of this artery and its main branch are ligated For example, if the hand bleeds, the brachial artery is ligated CONCEPT OF THE COLLATERAL AND REDUCED BLOOD SUPPLY A) Concept of the collateral blood supply: The artery which has. collateral branch is ligated to enable blood supply to its distal part, for example, the elbow region. Ligature of the artery is performed distal to its branches, Blood supply is reperfused by collateral anastomoses. B) Concept of the reduced blood supply: When the artery is ligated, tissue is devoid of blood supply. However the vein still flows and carries the extracellular fluid away from the tissue. It will thus cause damage to the tissue. In order to prevent this, the artery and | of the 2 accompanying veins have to be ligated together. =z —DETAILS OF CONTENTS Topography of the gluteal region, thigh, knee, popliteal fossa, leg and foot; operations on these regions Topography of the hip joint, knee joint and ankle joint Projection of nerves and vessels of the lower extremity and access to them Spreading of purulent processes and phlegmons on the lower extremity Operations including puncture and arthrotomy of the joints of the lower extremity: emputation and disarticulation of the lower extremity; operation for varicose veins itiTOPOGRAPHY OF THE LOWER EXTREMITY (EXTREMITAS INFERIOR) Borders of the lower extremity (limb): A) Anterior: Pubic symphysis — pubic tubercle ~ inguinal ligament — anterior superior iliac spine ~ iliac crest B) Posterior: Imaginary line drawn from the posterior superior iliae spine to the middle point between the 2" and 3" sacral vertebrae The border between the perineum and the lower extremity is the groove of the thigh. ‘The lower extremity is divided into the following regions: Gluteal region (regio glutea) Anterior and posterior femoral regions (regiones femoris anterior et posterior) Anterior and posterior regions of the knee (regiones genu anterior et posterior) Anterior and posterior regions of the leg (regiones cruris anterior et posterior) Anterior, posterior, lateral and medial regions of the ankle joint (regiones articulationis talocruris anterior, posterior, lateralis et medialis) Dorsal foot region (regio dorsi pedis) Region of the sole (regio plantae pedis) TOPOGRAPHY OF THE GLUTEAL REGION (REGIO GLUTEA) A) Borders: Superior: Iliac crest Inferior: Gluteal fold Medial: Spinous process of the sacrum and eoceyx Lateral: Imaginary line drawn from the anterior superior iliae spine to the greater trochanter B) Layers: Skin: i. tis thick, ii, Hair follicles are found mainly on the medial side iii, Sweat glands are distributed mainly on the lateral side. iv. Sebaceous glands ure found mainly on the middle side. Subcutaneous tissue: i. The superficial fascia separates this ssue into 2 layers aii, The superficial layer is attached to the skin and forms cellular structure iii The deep layer isa fatty space which continues to the Jumbar region superiorly (massa adipose tumbogiutealae). iv. It contains branches of the superior and inferior gluteal arteries. Fascia (fascia gluea): i, Tteovers the underlying muscles and divides them into 3 layers: a) 1 layer (1.5 muscles): | layer of the gluteus maximus muscle (covers the inferior part of the posterior side of the iliac crest to the greater trochanter) 1/2 layer of the gluteus medius muscle (covers the iliac crest posteriorly) b) 2" layer (4.5 muscles): 1/2 layer of the gluteus medius muscle Full layer of the superior and inferior gametlus muscles. pirifrmis muscle, obturator internus muscle and quadratus femoris muscle c) 3 layer (2 muscles): Full layer of the gluteus minimus and obturator extemus muscles ©) Localization of neurovascular bundles: The sucrotuberous and sacrospinious ligaments form the greater and lesser sciatic foramens. The greater sciatic foramen is divided into the supra- and infrapiriform foramina by the piriformis muscle. The mam neurovascular bundles lie in these 2 spaces. i. Suprapiriform foramen (foramen suprapiriforme): ~The superior gluteal artery. veins and nerve pass through this foramen. - ‘They supply’ the muscles of the deep layer (2" and 3%). ii, Infrapitiform foramen (foramen infrapiriforme): - There are 3 neurovascular bundles in this foramen. = The [* bundle consists of the sciatic nerve and arteria comitans nervi ischiadici. ~ The 2” bundle consists of the inferior gluteal artery, inferior gluteal vein and inferior gluteal nerve, - The 3” bundle consists of the internal pudendal artery. internal pudendal vein and pudendal nerve D) Projection of the neurovascular bundles Superior gluteal artery i. Itpasses through the line between the superior and middle 1/3 from the posterior superior iliae spine to the greater trochanter. isii. It is divided into branches, which are the superior and deep branches at the level of the greater sciatic foramen and lie on the periosteum of the wing of the ilium il, The short branches run to the piriformis muscle and form an anastomosis with the inferior gluteal artery, iv. The superficial branch is divided on the medial surface of the gluteus maximus muscle, y. The deep branch goes to the space between the gluteus medius and minumus muscles, Inferior gluteal artery: i. Itruns from the posterior superior iliac spine downwards and laterally to the medial margin of the ischial tuberosity. i, It is surrounded by the inferior gluteal veins and nerve ii, Around the infrapiriform foramen, the sciatic nerve lies lateral to these bundles (artery. veins and nerve) while the pudendal vascular bundles lie medial to them. iv, Later these neurovascular bundles penetrate to the fascia and gluteus maximus muscle Pudendal neurovascular bundles: They consist of the internal pudendal artery. veins and pudendal nerve. ii, They pass through the infrapiriform foramen medially iii, Around the infrapiriform foramen, these bundles lie between the sacrospinous ligament and ischial bone, which form the superior margin of the lesser sciatic foramen. iv, Then these bundles pass through the lesser sciatic foramen inferiorly to the sacrotuberous ligament on the medial surface of the ischial tuberosity y. The sacrotuberous ligament covers the obturator internus muscle and fascia. This fascia forms the pudendal (Alcock’s) canal, where the pudendal neurovascular bundles pass through. vi, The pudendal nerve passes downwards and medially from the vessels. Sciatic nerve: i Jt is situated laterally in the infrapiriform foramen. ji, The posterior cutaneous nerve of the thigh (nervus eutaneus femoris posterior), ciatic artery and arteria comitans nervi ischiadici pass medial to the sciatic nerve. In the lower margin of the gluteus maximus muscle, this nerve is located superficially and is covered by the fascia lala only. iv, Anesthesia of the sciatic nerve is located on the middle point between the medial margin of the ischial tuberosity and greater trochanter of the femur. TOPOGRAPHY OF THE HIP JOINT (ARTICULATIO COXAE) The hip joint is the articulation between the acetabulum (os coxae) and head of the femur. Iisa simple, ball and socket and multiaxial joint; it is reinforced by: — 4 —i. Intracapsular ligaments: - Ligamentum capitis femoris: - Ligamentun transversum acetabulae ii. Extracapsular ligaments: ~~“ Tiofemoral ligament (Bigelow's Y ligament) + Pubofemoral ligament - Ischiofemoral - Zona orbicularis ‘The acetabular labram increases the size of the articular surtace. ‘Vhe largest lymph node in this region is the Pirogoy-Rosenmoller’s node. Weak places of the joint capsule: i: Anterior weak place of and pubofemoral ligament. ii, Posterior weak place of this capsule is located under the inferior margin of the ischiofemoral ligament, from the ischial tuberosity and acerabulum to the trochanteric fossa, The obturator externus muscle is located here Purulent processes of the para-articular space may spread to fasciae of the adjacent owuscles through these weak places Purulent process of the joint capsule may spread to. i, Anterior direction: - To the medial compartment of the thigh, through the space between the pubic bone and pectineus muscle from the medial margin of the iliopsoas muscle. ~ To the suprapatellar bursa from the lateral margin of the iliopsvas muscle (pus sometimes passes between rectus femoris and vastus intermedius muscles), - To the adductor canal (canatis adductorius) along the femoral vessels (it is more threatening). capsule is located between the iliofemoral ligament it, Posterior direction: = To the posterior direction under the gluteus maximus muscle through the fissure between the quadratus femoris and inferior yemelius muscles. + Tothe gluteal region along the obturator internus musele, medial circumflex artery and veins under the gluteus maximus muscle - To the gluteal region and fissure between the gluteus mediuy and minimus muscles along the lateral circumflex artery and veins, from the space between the sariorius and rectus femoris muscles or from the tensor fascine latae muscle iii, Other directions: - Tothe lesser pelvis from the lateral surface of the obturator externus musele along the obturator artery. veins and nerye theough the obturator canal. - To the medial side of the thigh through the posteroinferior weak place of the hip joint along the fascia of the obturator internus muscle (where the adductor muscle is located here). From here, pus may penetrate to the lesser pelvis along the obturator canal. ~s—= To the posterior thigh and lateral margin of the greater trochanter of the femur (it penetrates to the anterior surface of the thigh and fascia of the gluteus maximus muscle), TOPOGRAPHY OF THE ANTERIOR AND POSTERIOR FEMORAL (THIGH) REGIONS (REGIONES FEMORIS ANTERIOR ET POSTERIOR) A) Borders: Anterior ~Pubie symphysis, inguinal ligament, anterior superior iliac spine, imaginary line between the anterior superior iliae spine and greater trochanter Posterior — Gluteal fold, fold between the perineal side fold and medial side of the thigh to the pubic symphysis Inferior ~ Circular line drawn at the level of 2 fingers above the patella Lateral ~2 vertical lines drawn till the lateral and medial epicondyles B) Layers: Skin: [Link] thick and movable. ii, There are more hair follicles and sweat glands in males. Subcutaneous space: [Link] contains the superficial epigastric artery, external pudendal artery, superficial circumflex iliac artery and veins of the same name. ii, The great saphenous vein passes to the medial side of the whole lower extremity and enters the femoral vein through the saphenous opening (fossa ovale), Muscles i. Anterior compartment of the thigh contains the quadriceps femo pectineus muscles; also known as the extensor compartment of the thigh. ii, Posterior compartment of the thigh contains the sciatic nerve, semimembranosus, semitendinosus and biceps femoris muscles: also known as the hamstring compartment. iii. Medial compartment of the thigh contains the adductor magnus, adductor longus, adductor brevis and gracilis muscles. s, Sartorius and FEMORAL (SCARPA’S) TRIANGLE (TRIGONUM FEMORALE) It is a musculofascial triangle on the anterior region of the thigh. Borders: i, Superior: Inguinal ligament ii, Medial: Medial edge of the adductor longus muscle iii, Lateral: Sartorius muscle The femoral triangle contains the femoral artery, vein and nerve. The vascular bundle projection of the femoral artery and vein is from the midpoint of the inguinal ligament to the medial epicondyle of the femur (Ken’s line) The floor of this triangle is formed by the pectineus and iliopsoas muscles. Between the pectineus and iliopsoas museles, sulcus iliepectineus, femoral artery and veins are lodged in this sulcus. ae feesNEUROVASCULAR BUNDLES OF THE FEMORAL TRIANGLE A) Femoral artery (arteria_femoralis) + It passes from the midpoint of the inguinal ligament to the femoral triangle. ‘Compression of the midpoint of the inguinal ligament can thus stop bleeding from this artery. It is covered anteriorly by the fascia cribrosa of the saphenous opening. This artery is situated lateral 10 the femoral vein B) Femoral nerve (nervus femoralis): Itis situated lateral to the femoral artery and separated by the iliopectineal arch and fascia of the iliopsoas muscle. ‘Superficial braches of this nerve perforate the fascia fara through the sheath of the sartorius muscle and innervate the skin (remi cutanei anteriores) Deep branches of this nerve intersect with the lateral circumflex femoral artery and innervate the quandriceps femoris tendon and pectineus muscle C) Deep femoral artery (arteria profunda femoris): Ithas 2 branches called the medial circumflex femoral artery (teria circumflex femoris medialis) and lateral circumflex femoral artery (arteria circumflexa femoris lataralis), D) Meal circumflex femoral artery (arteria circumflexa femoris medialis) It passes posteromedial to the femoral artery and vein. It is divided into superficial and deep branches on the medial margin of the iliopsoas muscle. + Superficial branch (ramus superficialis arteriae circumjlexae femoris medialis) passes to the gracilis muscle. Deep branch (ramus. profunda arteriae circumflexae femoris medialis) penetrates the space between the pectineus and obturator externus muscles. It is then divided into the ascending and descending branches, which pass to the posterior surface of the thigh. ‘The ascending branch enters the gluteal region in the space between the obturator externus and quadratus femoris muscles, It anastomoses with the gluteal arteries. The descending branch enters the space between the obturator externus and adductor minimus muscles. It anastomoses with perforating branches of the deep artery of the thigh and obturator artery. E) Lateral circumflex femoral artery (arferia circumflexa femoris lateralis): It is divided into the ascending and descending branches. The ascending branch (ramus ascendens arteriae circumflexae femoris lateralis) passes to the space between the sartorius and rectus femoris muscles; and ascends to the space between the iliopsoas and gluteus medius muscles. Its branches anastomose with the superior gluteal artery to form an arterial network on the greater trochanter of the femur (reve trochanteric). The descending branch (ramus descendens arteriae circumflexae femoris lateralis) passes under the rectus femoris muscle. It passes between the rectus femoris and vastus intermedius muscles and to the arterial network of the knee joint, where it anastomoses with the branches of the popliteal artery (arteria poplitea). — ieDisseetion for ligating arteries: 1 Mliae artery, 2-3 — Femoral artery, 4-5 ~ Tibial artery PROJECTION LINES OF THE VESSELS A) Femoral artery (arteria femoralis): It passes from the midpoint between the pubie symphysis and anterior superior iliac spine to the ‘uberculum adductorium femoris (Ken’s line). B) Posterior tibial artery (arteria tibialis posterior), It passes from the point, | cm posterior to the medial margin of the medial epicondyle of tibia, to the midpoint between the Achilles tendon and medial malleolus, C) Anterior tibial artery (arteria tibialis anterior): It passes from the midpoint between the head of the fibula and tibial tuberosity to the midpoint between the medial and lateral malleoli. Projection lines of the vessels a Ken's line (Femoral artery), b ~ Anterior tibial artery Sees-SCCESS TO THE VESSELS S) Pémioral artery’ An incision 10~12 em in length istnade frouuthe midpoint of the inuuinal ligament | ~2em above it along the projection fine: Sy Popliteal artery: A vertical ingision 10 12&m in length is’ made to the midpoint of the popliteal fossa, (The incision is deviated slightly medially from the midluve wo prevent damage of the small saphenous vein.) ©) Posterior tibial artery: ~. Access to the posterior tibial artery on the ‘superior 1/3 of the leg: A vertical incision 10 = 12 ein Fength is made from the midpoint of the popliteal fossa downwards. >» Access to the posterior tibial artery on the middle 1/3 of the lex: An incision 10 em in length is made from the medial margin of the tibia along the projection line downwards. ‘SpAnterior tibial artery: x Access to the middle 1/3 of the leg: An invision 8 ~ 10 om in length iy made alone the projection line. : SUBINGUINAL SPACE, It consists of 2 lacunae divided by the arcus iliopectineus. ‘The facuna vasorum is located medially in this space while /acun masculorun laterally. Borders of the Jacuna vasorum: i, Superoanterior: Inguinal (Poupart’s) ligament ii, Medial: Lacunar (Gimbernat’s) ligament iii, Lateral: arens iliopectineus iv. Posterior: Pectineal (Cooper's) ligament The acura vasorum contains the femoral ring which forms a femoral canal in herniation, Borders of the lacuna musculorum: i. Superoanterior Inguinal ligament ii, Medial — Arcus itiopectineus iii, Posterior ~ Iliac bone The daicuna musculurum contains the iliopsoas (Hyrtl’s) muscle and femoral nerve FEMORAL RING (ANNULUS FEMORALIS) It is the opening into the femoral canal. Borders: i Anterior: Inguinal ligament ii, Posterior: Pectineal ligament iii, Medial: Lacunar ligament iv. Lateral: Femoral vein omanIfa femoral hernia develops, the herniated gut will form the femoral ting. FEMORAL CANAL (CANALIS FEMORALIS) Femoral canal has a pyramidal shape. Its borders are: i, Anterior: Superficial layer of the fascia lata ii. Posterior: Deep layer of the fascia lata iii, Lateral: Fascia on the femoral vein Femoral canal will only exist when the femoral hernia occurs. This isa pathological canal. The loose connective tissue (septum femorale) is situated between the femoral vein and lacunar ligament. Femoral hernias thus tend to occur here. They occur more frequently in females because the femoral ring is wider due to their broader pelvis. This canal has 2 rings, which are the superficial and deep femoral rings: i, Superficial ring: Saphenous opening (fossa ovale or hiatus saphenus) or falciform margin of the fascia lata with cornu superior and inferior ii. Deep ring: Annulus femoralis profundus Superficially the saphenous opening is covered by the fuscia cribrosa. Anomaly of the obturator artery: In the deep femoral ring, the obturator artery (branch of the inferior epigastric artery or the internal iliae artery) may be found in case of anomaly. This vessel may pass to the pelvic opening of the obturator canal. In this case, an arterial anastomosis is formed around the deep femoral ring with the obturator artery, which is known as corona mortis. Removal of this ring (herniotomy) in strangulation of the femoral hernia was carried out in former times and caused death due to severe bleeding after cutting this vessel. Femoral eanal: a~ Areus ileopectineus, b — Femoral artery, c— Femoral vein, d—Anmulus femoralis,¢ ~ Lacunar ligament, f- Fibrae inercrurales, ¢~ Saphenous opening, Great saphenous vein, i~ Cornu inferius, | Margo faleiformis. k — Cornu superius, \— Fascia eribrosa, m — Fascla lata, 0 Inguinal ligament, 0 ~ Hliopsoas muscle aADDUCTOR CANAL (SUBARTORIAL CANAL, HUNTER’S CANAL, CANALIS ADDUCTORIUS) tis a musculofascial canal that contains a large neurovascular bundle of the anterior thigh. Borders: i. Lateral; Vastus medialis muscle ii, Medial: Adductor magnus muscle iii. Anterior: Lamina vastoadductoria located between the vastus medialis and adductor magnus muscles The sartorius muscle, superficial and adductor longus muscles cover this canal, It begins proximally at the inferior angle of the femoral triangle and ends distally at the adductor hiatus. ‘The adductor canal contains 3 foramina i. Superior foramen: Femoral artery and vein pass here and are bounded by the superior margin of the lamina. ii Inferior foramen: Popliteal artery and vein pass here (hiatus adductorius). iii, Anterior foramen: Saphenous nerve and arterta ed vena genus descendens pass to the /amina vasoadductoria. TOPOGRAPHY OF THE KNEE (REGIO GENUS) Circular line drawn with 2 fingers’ width above and below the patella; 2 vertical lines drawn from the epicondyles dividing the knee region into the anterior and posterior (popliteal) knee regions TOPOGRAPHY OF THE ANTERIOR REGION OF THE KNEE (REGIO GENUS ANTERIOR) A) Landmarks: - Patella ‘Tendon of the quandriceps femoris Patellar ligament Plicae alares (folds of fatty tissue on 2 sides above the patella) Head of the fibula Gerdy’s tubercle (insertion of the iliotibial tract) Lateral condyle of the femur 8) Borders: Superior: Circular line drawn 6 em above the patella Inferior: Cireular line drawn at the level of the tibial tuberosity Medial: Line drawn through the posterior margin of the medial epicondyle of the femur Lateral: Line drawn through the posterior margin of the lateral epicondyle of the femur C) Layers: —81—i. Itis rough, movable, full of folds and contains sweat and sebaceous glauids. + Subeutaneous tissue: i, It contains less fat. ii, The great saphenous vein, saphenous nerves and its infrapatellar branches'pass here iii, There are several bursae in this layer, which are the bursa prepatellaris subcutanea, bursa infrapatellaris subeutanea and bursa tuberositas sibii iv. There is no superficial fascia Fas i. On the anterior surface of the knee joint, it passes froin the patella and tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle to the retinaculum patellae mediale (which is fixed to the margo infraglenoidalis tibiae) and retinaculum patellae laterale (which is fixed to the Gerdy’s tubercle). ii, There are several bursae under this fascia, which are the bursu prepaeltaris subjacialis, bursa preputellaris subtendinea, bursa infrapatellaris profunda and bursa suprapatellaris iii, The bursa prepatellaris subfacialis and bursa prepatellaris subtendinea are located on the anterior surtace of the patella. The bursa. yuprapatellaris is located under the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle iv, The bursae serve the following functions: © Antishock © Protective function © Lubricating function © Cireulating funetion v. Rete articulare genus is located on the anterior surface of the knee joint under this fascia, [1 is an arterial network which is part of the descending genicular artery. vi. Rete patellaris is also located in the fascia of the patellar region. ‘TOPOGRAPHY OF THE POPLITEAL REGION (REGIO GENUS POSTERIOR) A) Landmarks: On the posterior surface during flexion of the leg on the knee joitit. semitendinosus and semimembranosus muscles are palpated medially and superiorly; tendon of the biceps femoris muscle is also palpated superiorly and laterally. B) Borders: Superior: Circular line drawn 6 em above the patella Inferior: Cireular line drawn at the level of the tibial tuberosity Medial: Line drawn through the posterior margin of the medial epieondyle of the femur Lateral: Line drawn through the posterior margin of the lateral epicoudy|e of the femur | ©) Layers: | Skin: i —2—i. Itis thin and forms folds during flexion. Subcutaneous tissue: i, Itcontains lymph nodes (superficial popliteal nodes). ii. It contains the saphenous nerve, lateral sural cutaneous nerve and posterior cutaneous nerve of the thigh. Superficial fascia Deep fascia (fascia poplitea): i. Iisa continuation of the fuscia lata. ii, It serves,as an aponeurosis covering the muscles. ii, When this fascia is tensed, pulse from the popliteal artery is felt. iy, When this fascia is removed, the popliteal fossa is revealed NEUROVASCULAR BUNDLES A) Tibial nerve (nervus ttbialis): It descends directly through the middle of the popliteal fossa alony the popliteal vessels and enters the canalis cruropopliteus. It passes downward along. with the posterior tibial artery and veins till it reaches the medial malleolus. Afier passing through the medial malleolus, the tibial nerve is divided into the lateral and medial plantar nerves. In the popliteal fossa, the tibial nerve gives rise fo the medial sural cutaneous nerve which innervates the skin of the posteromedial surface of the ley On the leg, the tibial nerve supplies 3 deep muscles (posterior tibial, flexor hallucis. longus and flexor digitorum longus muscles). Posterior to the medial mallelous, the tibial nerve gives rise to the cutaneous branches (rami calcanei mediales). 8) Popliteal artery (arteria poptitea): Itgives off branches around the knee joint, which are the superior medial genicular, superior lateral genicular, middle genicular, inferior medial genicular and inferior lateral genicular arteries. ‘The superior medial genicular artery passes under the semimembranosus tendon and tendon of the adductor magnus muscle to the superior condyle of the femur. The superior lateral genicular artery passes under the tendon of the biceps femoris muscle along the knee joint to the superior margin of the lateral condyle of the femur ‘The middle genicular artery (unpaired) branches out from the poplitea! artery at the level of the fissure of the knee joint and reaches the cruciate ligaments ‘The inferior medial genicular artery passes to the medial condyle of the femur ‘Then it passes under the tibial collateral ligament, tendons of the wrailis, Sartorius and semitendinosus muscles, and medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle ‘The inferior lateral yenicular artery passes to the lateral meniscus, Then it goes under the fibular collateral ligament. It is covered by the gastrocnemius muscle. 4 compartments of the popliteal artery are distinguished (around the knee joint) i. The 1 compartment lies in the space between the semimembranosus and vastus medius muscles. The tibial nerve is located | ~ 2 em lateral to the popliteal artery iii. The 2 compartment lies in the space between the semimembranosus and gastrocnemius muscles. It gives rise to the arteries of the knee joint and muscles, iii, The 3% compartment lies on the oblique popliteal ligament (ligamentum popliteum obliquum). Mt gives off branches to the muscles. iv. The 4! compartment is bounded anteriorly by the space between the inferior margin of the popliteus muscle and posterior tibial muscle: posteriorly by the tendinous arch of the soleus muscle. SPREADING OF THE PHLEGMON The fatty space of the popliteal fossa communicates with the superior compartment of the thigh and space under the gluteus maximus muscle along the sciatic nerve. It communicates with the adductor’s canal and femoral triangle along the femoral artery and vein, + Italso communicates with the deep space of the posterior region of the knee along the popliteal vessels and tibial nerve cme of dissection for phlegmon of the lower extremity a= Dissection on the anterior surface ofthe thigh; | - Opening into the compartment of the adductor muscles, — Opening into the compartment of the extensors muscles, 3 — Opening of the sheath of the surtorius muscle, $ Opening ofthe sheath ofthe iligpsoas muscle; b - Dissection on the posterior surface of thigh: 1,3 ~ Opening into the compartments of the flexor muscles, 2,4 — Opening into the compartment of the extensors, 5 — Opening. into the compartment of the adductor muscles; c~ Dissection for opening of the anterior muscular compartment of the foot; d ~ Dissection for opening of the posterior muscular compartment of the foot: e — Dissection lines for opening of deep phlegmon of the sole POPLITEAL FOSSA (FOSSA POPLITEA) itis a shallow depression on the posterior surface of the knee. Borders: i. Superomedial: Tendons of the semimembranosus and semitendinosus muscles ii, Superolateral: Tendon of the biceps femoris muscle iii. Inferior: Medial and lateral heads of the gastrocnemius muscle SESIts floor consists of the popliteus muscle (constant) and plantaris muscle (inconstant). This fossa contains the fatty tissue in which the deep lymph nodes are lodged. ‘The neurovascular bundles from the superficial to deep are as follows: tibial nerve (from the sciatic nerve and passes straight down into the popliteal fossa), popliteal vein and popliteal artery. KNEE JOINT (ARTICULATIO GENUS) It is the articulation between the medial and lateral condyles of the femur with the medial and lateral articular facets of the tibia. It is a scondylar and biaxial joint reinforced by the intracapsular ligaments and extracapsular ligaments: A) Intracapsular ligaments i, Anterior cruciate ligament — from the lateral condyle to the anterior intereondylar area ji, Posterior cruciate ligament — from the medial condyle to the posterior intercondy lar area iii, Transverse ligament of the knee ~ between menisci 8) Extracapsular ligaments i, Medial ~ Tibial collateral ligament ii, Lateral — Fibular collateral ligament iii, Anterior ~ Patellar ligament and tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle iv. Posterior — Oblique popliteal ligament and arcuate popliteal ligament Medial (“e” shaped) and lateral “0” shiaped) menisci are contained wit capsule. in the joint ARTERIAL NETWORK OF THE KNEE JOINT The following 3 groups of the arteries participate in the formation of the genicular anastomosis around the knee joint. Descending genicular artery (branch of the femoral artery) Superior medial genicular, superior lateral genicular, inferior medial genicular, inferior lateral genicular, middle genicular arteries (branches of the popliteal artery) Anterior tibial recurrent artery, posterior tibial recurrent artery, circumflex fibular branch (branches of the anterior tibial artery) TOPOGRAPHY OF THE LEG (REGIO CRURIS) {tis bounded by the lower border of the region of the knee joint superiorly: a circular line is drawn through the lateral and medial mad/eol’ inferiorly ‘The leg is divided into the anterior and posterior regions of the leg, TOPOGRAPHY OF THE ANTERIOR REGION OF THE LEG (REGIO CRURIS ANTERIOR) A) Borders: Medial: Lateral margin of the leg Lateral: Sulcus between the soleus and fibular muscles 5B) Layers: » Skin: i. It is thinner on the tibia than other regions, ‘Subcutaneous tissue: i. It contains branches of the small saphenous vein, lateral sural cutaneous nerve and superficial fibular (peroneal) nerve laterally ii. It contains the great saphenous vein and saphenous nerve medially Fascia: i. [tis similar to the aponeurvsis and covers the extensor muscles of the lee and fibular muscles. ii. [1 stretches from the periosteum of the anterior surface of the tibia and is attached to the anterior and posterior intermuscular septa and to the fibula. iii, Anterior intermuscular septum is attached to the anterior margin of the fibula and divides muscles of the leg into the anterior and lateral compartment iy. Posterior intermuscular septum is attached to the posterior margin of the fibula and divides muscles of the leg into the lateral and posterior compartments. Muscles and neurovascular bundles: i, Anterior compartment Tibialis anterior muscle - Extensor hallucis longus muscle - Extensor digitorum longus muscle - Fibularis (peroneus) tertius musele = Anterior tibial artery and veins = Deep fibular (peroneal) nerve ii, Lateral compartment - Fibularis (peroneus) longus muscle - Fibularis (peroneus) brevis muscle - Superficial fibular (peroneal) nerve Cross seetion of the leg 1 Tibialis posterior muscle, 2 - Flexor digitorum longus muscle, 3 - Flexor hallucts longus muscle, 4— Tibialis anterior muscle, 5—EXtensor haliues longus muscle, 6 Extensor digitorum longus muséle, 7~ Peroncus longus musele, 8 ~ Peroneus brevis muscle, 9 ~ Soleus muscle, 10 ~ Lateral head of the ystrocaemius muscle, 11 Planiaris muscle, 12 - Medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle; a ~ Transverse inlermuseular septum, b Deep taseia ofthe leg, ¢~Interosscous membrane, d~ Anterior interimuseular septum, e~ Posterior mtermuscular septum, 1 Deep fascia of the leg —— 2 85——CANALIS MUSCULOPERONEUS SUPERIOR [cis located between the portions of the fibularis (peroneus) longus muscle and fibula. It stretches from the lateral condyle of the femur to the head of the fibula, The common fibular (peroneal) nerve passes through this canal and divides it into the superficial and deep fibular (peroneal) nerves. CANALIS MUSCULOPERONEUS INFERIOR Borders: i. Anterior; Tibialis posterior muscle Posterior: Flexor hallucis longus muscle ii, Medial; Fibula iv. Superior peroneus longus muscle y._ Inferior - peroneus breeis muscle Contens: Fibular artery and its vein TOPOGRAPHY OF THE POSTERIOR REGION OF THE LEG (REGIO CRURIS POSTERIOR) A) Borders; Medial: Vertical line passing truogh the medial condyle of the ubia Lateral: Vertical line passing truogh the lateral condyle of the tibia B) Layers: Skin: i. It is thin and may easily form skin folds. ii, It is innervated by the saphenous nerve Subeutaneous tissue: i. The small saphenous vein, medial sural cutaneous nerve and lateral sural cutaneous. nerve pass through this layer. Fascia: i, It is divided into 2 layers, which are the superficial and deep layers. ii, Superiieial fascia covers the triceps surae muscle (soleus muscle and yastrocnemius muscle) iii, Deep fascia (transverse intermuscular septum) covers the deep flexor muscles extensor muscles, which are located in the deep space of the posterior fascial compartment of the knee. This space is bounded anteriorly by the tibia, fibula and interosseous membrane. Muscles: i Superficial posterior compartment: ~ Triceps Surae muscle (soleus muscle and gastroenemius muscle) - Plantaris tendon ii, Deep posterior compartment: - Flexor digitorum longus muscle - Tibialis posterior muscle oo- Flexor hallucis longus masele - Popliteus muscle - Posterior tibial artery and veins - Tibial nerve - Fibular (peroneal) artery and veins NEUROVASCULAR BUNDLES A) Posterior iia artery: ‘A line is drawn from the point between the heads of the gastrocnemius musele 10 the medial margin of the Achilles (calcaneal) tendon, The initial part of the posterior tibial artery is covered by the superior margin of the soleus muscle which passes above the tendinous arch of the soleus muscle. 1 passes to the malleolar canal and space between the tendons of the flexor digitorum longus and flexor hallucis longus muscles. Ibis divided into the medial and lateral plantar arteries in the sulcus of the medial margin of the calcaneus, The medial and lateral plantar arteries pass along with the medial and lateral plantar nerves. The medial plantar artery, vein and nerve pass to the junction of the fasciae of the median and medial parts. These neurovascular bundles give off branches to the muscles of both parts (median and medial parts) and also give rise to the superficial and deep branches. The lateral plantar artery passes between the tendons of the flexor digitorum brevis and quadratus plantae muscles. The medial plantar nerve innervates the muscles of the great toe, flexor digitorum brevis muscle, 2 medial lumbrical muscles and gives rise to ery digitales plantares propriae. These nerves pass to the skin of the 1", 2, 3" and medial margin of the 4" toes. The lateral plantar nerve innervates the muscle of the little toe, adductor hallucis muscle, quadratus plantae muscle, 2 lateral lumbrical muscles and all interosseous muscles. This nerve gives rise to nervi digitales plantares propriae, which pass to the little toe and lateral margin of the 4” finger. B) Anterior ti ial artery: A line is drawn from the point between the head of the fibula and tibial tuberosity to the point between the malleoli This artery passes to the anterior compartment through the opening of the interosseous membrane and is situated at the medial margin of the fibula 4—5 cm under the head of the fibula. It gives off arreria recurrens tibialis anterior and forms an anastomosis with arieria genus descendens and arteria genus inferior medialis. Then it gives off the anterior medial malleolar artery and anterior lateral mallelar artery. C) Fibularartery: ‘The initial part of this vessel is situated on the posterior surface of the ti muscle along the lateral margin of the tibial nerve. eeD) Deep peroneal nerve: It is located lateral to the vessels: on-the knee. then penetrates the anterior intermuseular septum and lies lateral to the vessels at first, then crosses anterior to the vessels at the level of the middle point of the malleoli and passes medial to the vessels of the 1* interdigital space. tthe level of the intermalleolar line, this nerve gives off motor branch to the extensor digitorum brevis muscle. It passes (motor branch) with the lateral tarsal artery. £) Dorsalis pedis artery: ~ Thisartery is projected from the middle point of the malleolus to the {* interdigital space. ‘Then it lies between the fascial coverings of the tendons of the extensor digitorum muscles and faxcicr interossea Before entering the 1” intermetatarsal space (mexrunocHesnifi npomexyrok). this artery gives rise to the arcuate artery. The arcuate artery gives rise to arferiae metatarseae dorsales, from which arteriae digitales dorsates branch off. CANALIS CRUROPOPLITEUS It is bounded anteriorly by the tibialis posterior muscle posteriorly by deep layer of the fasvia of the leg and soleus muscle, laterally by the flexor hallueis longus and medially by the flexor digitorum longus muscle. The entrance of this canal is bounded anteriorly by the popliteus muscle and posteriorly by the tendinous arch of the soleus muscle ‘There are 2 exits of this canal which are the superior, anterior and inferior openings. ‘The anterior tibial artery penetrates the anterior compartment of the leg through the erior opening in the interosseus membrane. “The inferior openings formed by the tibialis posterior muscle anteriorly and Achilles tendon. ‘The posterior tibial artery, posterior tibial vein and tibial nerve pass to the medial malleolar canal through the inferior opening. ANKLE JOINT (ARTICULATIO TALOCRURALIS) Ibis the articulation between the distal tibia, medial malleolus of the tibia, lateral malleolus of the fibula and talus Itis asynovial hinge joint: the ankle is reinforced by i. Deltoid (medial) ligament (consists of anterior tibiotalar, tibionavicular, tibiocalcaneal and posterior tibiotalar parts) ii, Collateral (lateral) ligament (consists of anterior talofibular ligament, caleaneofibular ligament and posterior talofibular ligament) Due to the shape of the talus, the ankle is most stable when the foot is dorsiflexed: the ankle is often injured when the foot is plantar flexed. ‘This lateral surface of the joint is innervated by the sural nerve; medial surface by the saphenous nerve; anterior surface by the deep fibular nerve. This joint is supplied by 3 arteries, which are the anterior tibial, posterior tibial and fibular arteries. sentirIn arthritis, pus may accumulate on the anterior surface of the ankle joint. TOPOGRAPHY OF THE FOOT (REGIO PEDIS) “The region of the foot is divided into the plantar and dorsal regions {A line is drawn from the middle point of the caleaneus to the head of the 5” metatarsal bone. Borders: Medial: Middle point of the calcaneus to the head of the 1" metatarsal bone Lateral: Middle point of the calcaneus to the head of the 5° metatarsal bone ‘The toes are divided into the plantar and dorsal surfaces by the U-shaped (arch- like) lines. TOPOGRAPHY OF THE PLANTAR REGION OF THE FOOT (REGIO PLANTAE PEDIS) Layers A) Skin Itisthick, especially on the tuberosity of the caleaneus and heads of the metatarsal bones. B) Subcutaneous tissue: Tt contains the common plantar digital arteries and nerves (arteriae et. nervi digitales plantares communes), cutaneous branches of the medial plantar arteries and nerves, cutaneous branches of the lateral plantar arteries and nerves. ©) Proper fascia: In the middle part of the sole, this fascia represents the plantar aponeurosis (plantaris aponeurosis), The plantar aponeurosis is especially dense in the sole, where the fibres of the flexor digitorum brevis muscle begin, In the median part of the sole, these superficial and deep fatty spaces are distinguished. The superficial fatty spaces are situated between the tendons of the flexor digitorum longus and flexor digitorum brevis muscles. The deep fatty space is situated between the flexor digitorum longus tendon and flexor digitorum brevis muscle, The median part of the sole communicates with: i. Subfacial space of the dorsal part of the foot by means of dorsalis pedis artery and lateral plantar artery. ii, Interdigital fatty spaces and dorsal surface of the toes along the lubrical muscles. iii, Subcutaneous fatty tissue of the sole along the plantar metatarsal arteries and proper plantar digital arteries, iv. Medial part of the sole along the tendon: of the flexor hallucis longus muscle. vy. Lateral part of the sole along the tendon of the flexor digiti minim muscle and lateral plantar vessels. eee hmevi. Deep space of the posterior part of the knee along the tendon of flexor hallucis longus muscle and neurovascular bundle. The neurovascular bundle passes through the malleolar canal. ‘The medial part of the sole contains the abductor ha!lucis muscie, Mewor hallucis brevis muscle and tendon of flexor hallucis longus muscle. Fibrous-septal canal (bi6postol neperopoukou Kaas) is divided into the anterior and posterior parts. The flexor digitorum longus tendons pass to the anterior part. The quadrats plantae muscle is located in the posterior part. The lateral part of the sole contains the abductor digiti minim minimi brevis muscles. and flexor digiti TOPOGRAPHY OF THE DORSAL REGION OF THE FOOT (REGIO DORS! PEDIS) Layers A. Skin: Itis thin and movable B. Subcutaneous tisue: The fat is less developed here. Edematous fluid tends to accumulate here. It contains a vascular network known as rere’ venostum dorsale pedis which anastomoses with the dorsal venous areh (areus venosus clorsulis pedis). They collect the blood from veins in the intermetatarsal spaces The dorsal venous arch is drained into the small saphenous vein which passes along the lateral margin of the foot; it is also drained into the great saphenous vein which passes along the anterior surface of the medial malleolus (in which venepucture or venesection of this vein is carried out). C._ Superficial asia: Its less developed. It contains the branches of the saphenous nerve it contains the branches of the sural nerve which innervate the skin of the lateral margin of the foot and little toe. Between these nerves, there are several branches of the superficial fibular nerve. They are medial dorsal cutaneous. intermediate dorsal cutaneous and lateral dorsal cutaneous nerves. D. Deep fase It is a continuation of the fascia cruris. ‘The extensor hallucis brevis and extensor digitorum brevis muscles are situated under this fascia. It lies on the metatarsal bones and dorsal interosseous muscles. Tf the fibularis tertius muscle (a:usculus peronei tertius) exists, its tendon is attached to the base of the 5° metatarsal bone. oflOPERATIONS FOR VARICOSE VEINS OF THE LOWER EXTREMITY The varicose dilation or varicose disease oceurs as a result of valvular incompetence of the perforating veins of the lower limbs, which cause blood discharge from the profound venous system to the superficial one. Under normal eondition, the valves of the perforating veins prevent from such discharge. The blood discharge into the superficial venous system produces an increase of the pressure and dilatation of the venous wall, The congestion of the venous blood causes inflammation in the venous wall and thus forms a thrombus ~ trombophlebitis. These dystrophic processes progress with the formation of trophic ulcers The treatment of the varicose disease is to prevent the communication between the superficial and deep venous systems. A) Indications: Varicose disease Trophie uleer B) Contraindication; ‘Thrombophiebitis C) Aims: Elimination of the shunt from the deep venous system: i, Troyanov-Trendelenburg’s operation: ~ This operation is a preventive measure for the thromboembolism. An incision is made about 4 —5 cm below the inguinal ligament and parallel to it, The great saphenous vein is found and double ligated near the place of emptying into the femoral vein - The accessory veins, which drain the blood from the lateral and medial surfaces of the thigh, are ligated and cut, This operation is cosmetic but not radical and a radical operation is necessary in the future. a» 7 A a (iehya0 Ligatureof the communicating veins: © a~ Line of dissection, b— Cocke's method, ¢ ~Linton’s operation —92ii, Linton’s operation: - This method implies subfacial ligation of the communieant veins along the entire surface of the internal surface of the leg iii. Cockett’s operation: ~ Cockett proposed to ligate the varicose vein through the puncture of the skin. The ligature is brought in and turned out after passing around the vein through the perforating one, Recanalization of the ligated veins is performed later. Madeiung's method: Removal of the varicose vein (great saphenous vein) of the thigh with subcutaneous tissue between the 2 ligatures (b.c) Removal of the varicose vein of the Foot with deep fascia (8), a—General view of Madelung’s method Removal of the superficial varivose vein: i. Madelung’s operation ~ Long dissection along the vena saphena magnus Narrat’s operation: - Multiple dissections for resection of the veins iii, Babcook’s operation: - Elimination of the vein by means of a probe Elimination of the circulation and obliteration of the superficial veins: i, Linser-Sicar’s method: Multiple injections of sclerosants in small doses +93 ——Babcuck's method; Removal ofthe varicose vein by insertion of a bulbousend probe Irom the superior opening ‘Gneision) along the great saphenous vein wo the interior incision THREE-STAGE AMPUTATION BY PIROGOV A) Indications: Absolute indications: i,Gangrene ii, Compression and erushing iii, Burn (IV degree) Relative indications: i. Vascular disease of the limb ii. Diabetes mellitus iii, Thrombosis of the vessel B) Amputation includes the following steps: The 1* step is dissection and retraction of the skin The 2" step is disseetion of the superficial muscles. The 3" step is dissection of the deep muscles. Pirogov's three-stage amputation: 4 Circular meision of the ski, subcutaneous tissue and fascia, b~ Incision of dhe muyekes unt the bone at the soargin of theskin incision, Repeated inetsion of the muscles until the bone along the margin ol the skin au retraction of the skin = |© {ncision lines of the skin on the dorsal surtuge of the foot for umpulation andl disarticulation of the foot and we. &Pitggo's method, b - Shopar Seto, ¢-Lastane's meth Smputation oF the metatarsal bones © Garanzho’s disarticulation of the £085 } GRITTI-SHIMANOYSKY’S OSTEOPLASTIC AMPUTATION OF THE THIGH A) Indication Crushing of the leg without damage of the knee Vascular disease of the leg J B) Procedures: The patient is in dorsal decubitus, General anaesthesia is administered. ‘A U-shaped incision is made on the anterior region of the knee. It starts 2 om proximal to the lateral epicondyle of the femur and passes down, below and over the tibial tuberosity: then continues medially and terminates 2 crn above the medial epicondyle. The soft tissue is divided along the line: the proper patellar ligamentis eut proximal tw the tibial tuberosity. The posterior flap is cut at the level of the transverse fold in the popliteal fossa with slightly convex down. The flap is divided and pulled up: the soft tissues (muscles, vessels and nerves) are intersected at the level of the articular cleft. The synovial membrane of the knee joint in the anterior flap has to be removed. The soft tissues of the anterior and posterior flaps are retracted above the level of the epicondyles and the femur is dissected. All tissues are managed aecording to the general principles of amputations. ‘The bone-saw lines of the femur and patella are attached to each other by the catgut sutures, The proper patellar ligament is connected with the tendons of the. flexor muscles. The interrupted silk sutures are applied to the skin. iiC) Advantages: The stump allows considerable weight bearing, and thus permits considerable independence without prosthesis (Pirogov’s amputation). Gritti-Shimanovsky s operation is useful for some patients with ischaemic limbs who appear to have good perfusion below the knee but donot have a posterior flap of the skin. They are thus allowed fo undergo below-knee amputation. D) Disadvantages: 'he operation is complicated: necrosis of the tuber of the calcaneus occurs in some cases due to damage to the calcaneal vessels. GrittiShimanovsky’s osteoplastic sanputation of the thigh PIROGOV’S OSTEOPLASTIC AMPUTATION OF THE LEG This is the amputation of the leg in the distal 1/3 part, for example through the ankle joint A) Indications: Gangrene Severe injury to the bone and soft tissue Tubercutosis B) Procedures fhe 1+ incision is made from the inferior margin of the medial matieolus to the Jateral-matieolus on the dorsal surface of the foot The 2” ineision is made from the inferior margin of the medial malleolus downwards to the sole and then upwards to the lateral malleolus. This ineision is cut deeply until it reaches the caleaneus. The Jateral ligaments are dissected through the opening of the {* incision. The posterior part of the capsule of the ankle joint is cut after the toot is flexed. The calcaneus is sawn by au are saw until the level of the 2° incision The damaged part of the foot is removed Amerior tibial artery and veins are ligated on the anterior flap while the posterior tibia! artery and veins are ligaied on the inferior flap. [he deep fibular nerve is then dissected. % —‘The distal end of the foot is sawn horizontally, The lateral sharp edge of the fibula is smoothened by using a gouge. ‘The calcaneus is sawn and triple catgut sutures are applied to the stump of the tibia Tendons, ligaments and fasciae are stitched by triple catgut suture as well The skin is stitched by silk suture The plaster of paris is applied. ©) Pirogov’s amputation can be considered as the modification of Syme's amputation. Its benefit compared with Syme’s amputation is that, after the amputation the patient ean still have the same length of the leg. Progov’s osteoplastic amputation: 2 Scheme of the operation, b—Ineision lines of the skin and soft tissue AMPUTATION OF THE LEG BY LENGTH Amputation of the leg can be carried out at various levels. Pirogov’s and Syme’s methods are the amputation of the lower 1/3 of the leg. Amputation of the upper and middle 1/3 of the leg is also carried out. A) Amputation of the upper 1/3 of the leg is carried out at the level of 5 —7 inches below the Knee joint: Indications: Gangrene, severe injury to the bone and soft tissue, tuberculosis Procedures: ilncision of the skin with a larger anterior flap than the posterior flap is made (sometimes the same lateral length or a larger anterior flap is preferred). ii, The fibula is cut 2,5 em shorter than the tibia (but usually it is totally remaved) due to its fast rate of growth. The crest of the tibia is beveled. iii, It should be noted that the muscles of the posterior and anterolateral sides are large. When cutting through these muscles, they cannot be divided, except the musculus gastrocnemius and musculus plantaris. B) Amputation of the middle 1/3 of the leg: Basically it is the same as the upper 1/3 except that the fibula is not removed Musculus tibialis anterior is out to cover the tibia. Other muscle groups are — aretracted higher and the bone-saw line. The muscular bellies are slid gradually downward and forward to the line. |ARP’S AMPUTATION OF THE FOOT It is a transmetatarsal amputation A) Indications: Ischemic gangrene associated with diabetes mellitus Arteriosclerosis with a well-demarcated line Infection B) Procedures: An incision of the skin with a larger plantar flap than the dorsal flap is made. ‘The periosteum is cut 1-2 mm. The metatarsal bones are sawn. ‘The ends of the bones are polished to prevent damage to the soft tissue. The flaps are sutured. C)Ifonly | toe is involved (usually 1* or 5"), we can consider using Garanzho’s method. Sharp's amputation of the foot: ‘a Dissection line ofthe skin (same dissection line for Listrane's method), b ~ Retraction ofthe dorsal tlap and sawing of the metatarsal bones DISARTICULATIONS ON THE FOOT BY LISFRANC, CHOPART AND GARANZHO ‘A) Indications: > Injury Gangrene due to peripheral vascular insufficiency Atherosclerosis Obliterating endarteritis Diabetes mellitus Severe infection i. Lisfrane’s disarticulation: eeLevel of the joint: Tarsometatarsal joint (Lisfrane’s joint) Key of the joint: Ligamentum cuneometatarsus media (surgeon may cut through the 2"! metatarsal bone) oi3d Listrne’S method! & Dissection fine ofthe skin, b ~ Disarigulation ofthe tarsometatars joint ii, Chopart’s disarticulation: Level of the joint: Transverse tarsal joint (Chopart’s joint) Key of the joint: Ligamentum bifurcatiun (ligamentun calcanconaviculare et ligamentum calcaneocubvideum) In both methods (Lisfranc’s disarticulation and Chopart’s disarticulation), a skin incision can be made with a larger plantar flap than the dorsal flap. iii, Garanzho’s disarticulation (removal of | orall toes) Indications: Crushing of all toes or necrosis due to frostbite leading to dislocation of the metatarsophalangeal joints. This occurs in theumatoid arthritis more frequently, and amputation of the toes may sometimes be preferred to forefoot arthroplasty. Garanzho’s disaniculation ofall toes: a joints, e~ — Dissection line of the skin, b— Opening of the meialarsuphalangea! n flap after removal of the metatarsophalangeal joints, d— Suture of the skin lap odB) Procedures: The patientis in dorsal decubitus. General anaesthesia is administered. The dorsal and plantar incisions run across the toes sweeping into the web spaces as they pass across the foot. The longitudinal incisions are continued along the lateral and medial borders of the toot to the level of the heads of the I“ and 5" metatarsal bones. ‘The skin's flaps are retracted for complete uncovering of the metatarsophalangeal joints Alll oes are flexed to the sole; the line of the metatarsophalangeal joints is dissected by | dorsal incision. All toes are divided together by the curved scissors The cartilage of the metatarsal heads is not removed. The digital arteries are ligated in the spaces between the metatarsal bones. ‘The dorsal and plantar flaps are connected with each other by the interrupted silk sutures. PUNCTURE AND ARTHROTOMY OF THE HIP JOINT A) Puncture of the hip joint: +The puncture of the hip joint is carried out in 2 approaches. i. Lateral approach: - This is a more frequently used method, with the patient placed in the supine position - A needle is inserted strictly to the anteroposterior direction, from the point of the middle line on the tip of the greater trochanter of the femur to the: point between the medial and median 1/3 of the inguinal ligament. - The needle is pulled out from the point of pulsation of the femoral artery, to the medial margin of the sartorius muscle. Access to the hip joint: ‘4~ Smith-Peterson’s method, b ~ Matie’s method, ¢ ~ Kocher’s method —— 100 —-ii, Anterior approach: - Aneedle is inserted above the greater trochanter and directed transversely till the head of the femur. - Upon reaching the head of the femur, the needie is directed upwards and this will reach the capsule of the hip joint. - Ininflammation of the hip joint (purulent coxitis) with pus formation, drainage of pus by arthrotomy is insufficient. That is why in severe cases of purulent coxitis, resection of the head of the femur is more often manipulated. _Paneture of the hip joint: 2: 1 —Anterior approach, 2 ~ Lateral approach above the greater tubercle ofthe femur; b~ Lateral approach (irontal section) 8) Langenbeek’s resection ofthe hip joint: ‘The patient is placed in the supine position with the operative leg flexed. Dissection of the skin and soft tissue is performed layer by layer, between the posterior superior iliac spine and tip of the greater trochanter of the femur, to the posterior margin 5 — 6 cm distal to the tip of the greater trochanter of the femur. ‘The fascia is dissected with blunt instruments; fibers are separated from the gluteus, maximus musele to reach the space between the gluteus medius and piriform muscles, and penetrate to the capsule of the hip joint. ‘T-shaped dissection is done and the joint capsule is opened to expose the neck of the femur. This makes the dissection of the ligament of the head of the femur easier. Afier this, the extremity is rotated laterally, the head of femur is dislocated and sawn with Gigli’s saw. Damaged parts of the acetabulum and sharp edges are removed. After resection, the neck of the femur is fixed to the acetabulum and sewn together at the edge of the removed capsule. Wound is sewn layer by layer and the extremity is fixed by plaster of paris. —— 101 —PUNCTURE, ARTHROTOMY AND RESECTION OF THE KNEE JOINT A) Puncture of the knee joint It is carried out | —2cm from the apex or base of the patella. Ifthe puncture is done superiorly, the needle is inserted downward and into the joint, between the posterior surface of the patella and epiphysis of the femur. Puncture of the knee joint a — Points of puncture, b ~ Technique of puncture on the superior point B) Voino-Yasenetsky’s arthrotomy of the knee joint: ‘The knee joint is opened by 4 incisions. i. Anterior incision: - 2 anterolateral incisions are made (refer to the diagram of arthrotomy). - The skin, subcutaneous tissue, fascia, and retinaculum patellae are dissected by a grooved probe. - The capsule of the knee joint is stretched and opened along of the length of the dissected skin ii, Posterior incision: - Dressing forceps is inserted through the anteromedial opening (which is made earlier) 10 the space between the medial condyle of the femur and the medial part of the capsule of the knee joint, - Then, the dressing forceps is pushed until the protrusion of skin is seen. - A posteromedial incision is made on the protrusion of skin. - However, the posterolateral incision is not made to avoid damage to the common fibular nerve. — 102 —a Arthrotomy of the knee joint: 2 —2 parallel incisions with suturing of the skin to the bursa, b 2 em from the superior margin of patella laterally (1), an incision is made from the point 2) upwards for 5 ~6 em and from the point (2) downwards at the level of the middle part of the patella, ¢ ~ Tekstor’s incision, d~ After Tekstor’s incision, the patella is retracted upwards, C) Tekstor’s resection of the knee joint: ‘The patient is placed in the supine position with the leg bent. An are-shaped dissection (“U”) of the skin, subcutaneous tissue and superficial fascia on the anterior surface of knee joint is made to connect the posterior edges of the medial and lateral condyles of the femur. This dissection passes 1 cm below the tibial tuberosity. Above the tibial tuberosity, the ligaments of patella are dissected. ‘The joint capsule is opened and the soft tissue with the patella is folded upwards. All the components of knee joint are thus exposed. All the damaged cartilages, bones and sharp edges are removed by a saw Lastly, the flap is sutured layer by layer. PUNCTURE, ARTHROTOMY AND RESECTION OF THE ANKLE JOINT A) Puncture of the ankle joint: Itis carried out anteriorly on the medial or lateral malleolus. For puncture on the lateral malleolus, a needle is inserted between the lateral mallealus and extensor digitorum longus muscle (2 em superior to the lateral malleolus), As for the puncture on the medial malleolus, the needle is inserted between the medial malleolus (1 em superior to the medial malleolus) and extensor hallucis longus Both needles penetrate to the trochilea on the respective side and to the surface of the medial or lateral malleolus. SePuncture of the knee joint B) Voino-Yasenetsky’s arthrotomy of the ankle joint: The joint is cut in 3 dissections. The patient is placed in the supine position i. Anteromedial dissection: - An anteromedial dissection is made 3 ~4 cm longitudinally along the lateral edge of medial malleolus. = Then the retinaculum of the extensorum superiorius muscle is cut by a grooved probe inwards from the osteofibrous canal of the tibialis anterior muscle, - Then the capsule is stretched and opened ii, Anterolateral dissection: - An anterolateral dissection is made 3—[Link] longitudinally, laterally from the tendon of the extensor digitorum longus muscle by a grooved probe - Then the retinaculum of the extensorum superius muscles is eut between the talus and lateral malleolus. - The capsule is opened with scalpels. A draining tube is inserted for further draining of the joint with antibiotic solution iii, Posteromedial dissection: A posteromedial dissection on the skin, subcutaneous tissue and superficial fa is done posteriorly from the medial malleolus 6 — 8cm. The retinaculum of the flexorum muscles is opened by a grooved probe, The neurovascular bundles (posterior tibial vessels and nerve) are stretched anteriorly with a blunt hook anteriorly. The neurovascular bundles are placed on the capsule of the ankle joint between the extensor digitorum longus and extensor hallucis longus tendons, This dissection introduces the drainage tube transversely to the lateral malleolus. The affected limb is immobilized with the foot flexed, =© ele ’s resection of the ankle joint: Dissection of the skin, subcutaneous tissue and superficial fascia is carried out 9— 10 cm above the lateral malleolus and 1 cm posteriorly from the fibula, posteriorly from the lateral malleolus. ‘The lateral malleolus is flexed and dissected until the tuberosity of the 5" metatarsal bone. Retinaculi of the musculi peroneaorum superius et inferius are dissected. ‘The fibrous sheath of the fibularis (peroneus) longus and fibularis (peroneus) brevis muscles and tendons are opened by a grooved probe and stretched anteriorly ‘The capsule of the joint is separated and fixed underneath the periosteum. ‘The soft tissue is pulled anteriorly, and then the same procedure is performed posteriorly from the tibia. ‘The foot is rotated laterally and stretched. Then the ligaments are dissected from the lateral malleolus to the direction of the calcaneus and talus. ‘Then, the foot is extended more laterally and the talus is dislocated. The degree of removal depends on the degree of lesions (partial or full removal). ‘Total removal of the talus is called astralectomy (actpaniexromus). ‘The bone is sutured layer by layer. The affected limb is immobilized. eis:DETAILS OF CONTENTS Topography of the cerebral department, facial department and lateral region of the head Coverings of the brain Topography of the anterior, middle and posterior cranial fossue Topography of the parotid gland Connections of fatty spaces of the head Air sinuses of the head Operations including trepanation of the skull, antrotomy(mastoidotomy), frontal and maxillary sinusotomies; incisions of phlegmons on the lateral region of the face; primary surgical processing of wounds in the cerebral department of the head —— 106 —_BORDERS BETWEEN THE HEAD AND NECK A line is drawn from the following anatomical structures to separate the neck from the head: i, Mental protuberance (protuberantia menialis) Inferior margin of the mandible iii Angle of the mandible (angulus mandibulae) iv, Mastoid process (processus masioideus) ¥[Link] margin of the mastoid process uperior nuchal line (linea nuchae superior) vil. External occipital protuberance (protuberantia occipitalis externa) BORDERS BETWEEN THE CEREBRAL AND FACIAL DEPARTMENTS. ~ Aline is drawn from the following anatomical structures: i, Zygomatic process of the frontal bone (processus zygomaticus) ii, Frontal process of the zygomatic bone (processus frontulis) iii, Zygomatic arch (arcus zygomaticus) iv. External acoustic meatus v. Anterior margin of the mastoid process vi. Apex of the mastoid process The cerebral department is divided into 3 regions: i, Fronto-parieto-oceipital region ‘Temporal region |. Mastoid region Depariments of the cerebral division of the head: 1 —Retromandubilar fossa, 2 —Mastoid region, 3 - Zygomatic region, 4— Occipital region, 5 ~ Temporal region, 6 Parietal region, 7 ~ Frontal region, 8 ~ Orbital region, 9 ~ Nasal region, 10 Lnftaotbital region, 11 Oral region, 12 Mental region, 13 - Boceal region, 14— actaregion 0TOPOGRAPHY OF THE FRONTO-PARIETO-OCCIPITAL REGION (REGIO FRONTOPARIETOOCCIPITALIS) A) Borders: Anterior: Glabella and supraorbital margin of the frontal bone Posterior; Superior nuchal line and external occipital protuberance Bilateral: Superior temporal line (linea temporalis superior) B) Layers Skin i. Itis mostly covered by hair. ii It is less movable because it is strengthened by the galea apuncurotica. Subcutaneous ussue: i. It contains the cutaneous nerve and subcutaneous vessels (supraorbital veins, frontal veins. superficial temporal arteries, posterior auricular arteries and veins, occipital artery and veins). ii. Ithas cellular structures separated by the fibrous septa Superficial fascia: i. It connects with the galea aponewrotica. ii. It covers the frontal belly of the epicranius muscle, epicranial aponeurosis and occipital belly of the epicranius muscle, which are fixed to the glabella Subaponeurotic fatty tissue: i. Itis very thin. ii, Each border corresponds to its region. Periosteum: i. Itis loosely connected with the bone. ii Itis tightly connected with sutures of the skull. iii. Itcontains fatty tissue. iv. Haemorrhage may ovcur and spread to all directions if this layer is damaged. Bones: i. There are frontal (paired), occipital (paired) and parietal (unpaired) bones. ii, Itcontains emissary veins. iii, Each bone consists of 3 layers: - External lamina - _ Diploe (it contains veins) = Internal lamina (lamina vitrea) TOPOGRAPHY OF THE TEMPORAL REGION OF THE HEAD (REGIO TEMPORALIS) A) Borders: ‘Anterior: Zygomatie process of the frontal bone and frontal process of the zygomatic bone Superior: Superior temporal line Inferior: Zygomatic arch —— 108 —B) Layers: Skin: i. tis thin and movable. ii, It contains lots of sweat and sebaceous glands. iii. It is innervated by the auriculotemporal nerve (branch of the mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve) and zygomaticotemporal nerve (branch of the maxillary division of the trigeminal nerve) Subcutaneous tissue: i. tis thin, ii, Itcontains the superficial temporal artery. superficial temporal vein and cutaneous nerves. Superficial fascia: i. It isa continuation of the galea aponeurotica and is connected with the superior temporal line. Deep fascia: i. It is also known as the temporal aponeurosis and is tightly connected with the temporal muscle. ii, The inferior part of the temporal aponeurosis is divided into 2 laminae (external and internal). iii, Both laminae are connected with the zygomatic arch. iy. The interaponeurotical fatty space is bounded between the intemal and external laminae. Muscle: i, The temporal muscle is situated in this region and is connected with its tendon to the coronoid process of the mandible. ii, This muscle is supplied by the anterior and posterior branches of the deep temporal arter [Link] innervated by the mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve. [Link] subaponeurotic fatty space is situated in the inferior margin of the tendon. Periosteum Bone: i, It consists of the external and internal laminae. TOPOGRAPHY OF THE MASTOID REGION OF THE HEAD (REGIO MASTOIDEA) A) Borders: Anterior: Anterior margin of the mastoid process Posterior: Posterior margin of the mastoid process Superior: Continuation of the zygomatic arch B) Layers: Skin: — 109 —Itis thin and movable. It comtains lots of sweat and sebaceous glands. Itis innervated by the great auricular nerve from the cervical plexus and the lesser occipital nerve from the cervical plexus. Subcutaneous tissue: i. Itisa thin layer. ii, It contains the posterior auricular artery and vein, occipital artery and vein and posterior auricular lymph nodes. Superficial fascia Deep fascia: i, Itis tightly connected with the skull, ii, Itcovers the sternocleidomastoid muscle. Bone: i. Itis mastoid process of the temporal bone. ii, It is compact and contains cellulae mastotdeae (the largest cell is called the antrum mastoideum). SHIPO’S TRIANGLE It contains the antrum mastoideum, which connects with the tympanic cavity (cavum tympani). The superior wall is divided by the bone with the middle cranial fossa. The medial wall contains the prominentia canalis semicircularis lateralis and prominentia canalis facialis. + The posterior wall is closely connected with the sigmoid sinus (the mastoid process is poorly developed in case of brachycephaly) Borders: Anterior: Posterior margin of the external acoustic porus and spina suprameatica Posterior: Mastoid crest (crista mastoidea) Superior: Continuation of the zygomatic arch Shipo’s triangle: | ~ Projection of the sigmoid sinus, 2 ~ Ceilulae mastoideum (projection), 3 ~Projection of the factal nerve, + Spina suprameatica, 5 - Linea temporaiis (Facial nerve, middle meningeal artery or sigmoid sinus may be damaged during mastoidetomy) — Ne—_MENINGES OF THE BRAIN A) Layers: Dura mater: Outer layer with thick and dense fibrous membrane Arachnoid mater: Intermediate layer with delicate membrane Pia mater: Inner layer with delicate and vascular membrane B) Functions: Protecting the brain from any mechanical injury Forming a supporting framework for arteries, veins and venous sinuses Enclosing a fluid-tilled cavity whieh is known as the subarchnoid space Maintaining the balance of the extracellular Mluid in the brain ©) Structures: Dura mater (dura mater encephali): i, _ It is known as the pachymeninx ii, It is divided into 2 layers which are the extemal (periosteal) layer and the internal (meningeal) layer. The external layer covers the internal layer of the skull while the internal layer is a strong fibrous membrane and continues with the spinal dura mater at the foramen magnum, iii, Itsends 4 processes inside the skull cavity a) Falx cerebri: = Iris attached to the margins of the sudcus sinus sagittalis superioris - ‘The superior sagittal and inferior sagittal sinuses lie on it 1b) Tentorium cerebelli: - Iti attached to the margins of the sinus sulcus ¢ransversi. = Iteovers the superior surface of the cerebellum = Ihsupports the dccipital lobes of the brain o) Falx cerebelli: = It Ties on the middle line along the erista oceipitalis interna d) Diaphragmer sellae: ~~ It forms a covering over the sella urciea and covers the hypophysis. Arachnoid mater (arachnoidea encephali): i Ttis not fixed to the sulci. i It covers the cranial and spinal nerves in loose sheaths until they exit from the skull, Pia mater (pla mater encephali): i, Itdips into all sulci and fissures of the brain. i, It contains the blood vessels and vascular plexuses. iii, It is a incomplete membrane since it has 3 openings (Magendie’s and Luschka’s foramens). iv, It forms the rela choridea of the 3 and 4" ventricles, — 1 —INTERMENINGEAL SPACES It is bounded by the meninges and divided into 3 spaces which are the epidural space. subdural space and subarachnoid space. A) Epidural space: Itis also known as the peridural or extradural space Itis situated between the skull (externally) and dura mater (internally). Epidural hematoma is revealed in bleeding During anaesthesia of the epidural space, narcotic drugs do not penetrate the medulla oblongata: the respiratory function is thus preserved B) Subdural space: Itis situated between the dura mater (externally) and arachonoid mater (internally). It connects with the subdural space in the spinal cord. C) Subarachnoid space: It is also known as the leptomeningeal space. It is situated between the arachnoid mater and pia mater. Italso connects with the subarachnoid space in the spinal cord and ventricles of the brain. It contains the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Itis well developed on the base of brain and forms wide reservoirs for the CSF and is known as the cisternae. There are cerebellomedullary cisterna, interpeduncular cisterna, chiasmatic cisterna and cisterna of the lateral sulcus. SINUSES OF THE DURA MATER OF THE BRAIN ‘The dura mater contains several reservoirs which collect blood from the brain ‘They are known as the sinuses of the dura mater (sinus durae mairis). These sinuses are venous canals devoid of valves and located in the thickness of the dura mater at the attachment of its processes to the skull. They differ from veins as the walls are composed of stretched layer of the dura mater, thus they do not collapse even after cutting or injury. The inflexibility of the walls of the venous sinuses provides free drainage of the venous blood in changes of intracranial pressure. ‘The sinuses are divided into paired and unpaired ones: The paired sinuses are: Superior petrosal sinus (sinus petrosus superior) ii Inferior petrosal sinus (sinus petrosus inferior) ili Transverse sinus (sinus transversus) iv. Sigmoid sinus (sinus sigmoideus) [Link] sinus (situs cavernosus) vi Sphenoparietal sinus (sinus sphenoparietalis) ‘The unpaired sinuses are: i. Superior sagittal sinus (sinus sagittalis superior) — 12—ii Inferior sagittal sinus (sinus sagittalis inferior) iil Straight sinus (sinus rectus) iv. Basilar sinus (sinus basilaris) v. Occipital sinus (sinus occipitalis) vi Anterior intereavernous sinus (sinus intercavernosus anterior) vii Posterior intercavernous sinus (sinus intereavernasus posterior) TOPOGRAPHY OF THE ANTERIOR CRANIAL FOSSA (FOSSA CRANI ANTERIOR) A) Borders: Anterior: Frontal bone Both sides: Frontal bone Posterior: i, Free posterior border of the lesser wing of the sphenoid bone ii, Anterior clinoid process iii Anterior margin of the sulcus chiasmatis B) Floor: In the median plane: i, Anterior: Cribriform plate of'the ethmoid bone ii, Posterior: Superior surface of the anterior part of the sphenoid (jum sphenoidale) On each side. i, Anterior: Orbital plate of the frontal bone ii, Posterior: Lesser wing of the sphenoid bone C) Other features The eribriform plate of the ethmoid bone separates the anterior cranial fossa from the nasal cavity. The jugum sphenoidale separates the antetior cranial fossa from the sphenoidal sinus. The orbital plate of the frontal bone separates the anterior cranial fossa from the orbit. D) Attachment: The falx cerebri is attached to the crista galli. ‘The free margin of the ‘enforium cerebr! is attached to the anterior elinoid process. £) Support: The orbital surface of the frontal bone supports the frontal lobe of the brain. F) Clinical importance: Fracture of the anterior cranial fossa may cause bleeding and discharge of the cerebrospinal fluid through the nose. ‘A black eye may occur due to discharge of blood into the eyelid, — 13 —TOPOGRAPHY OF THE MIDDLE CRANIAL FOSSA (FOSSA CRANIT MEDIA) A) Borders: Anterior: i. Posterior border of the lesser wing of the sphenoid bone ii, Anterior clinoid process ii, Anterior margin of the sulcus ehiasmaris Posterior: 1. Superior border of the petrous part of the temporal bone ii, Dorsum seilae of the sphenoid bone Lateral: Greater wing of the sphenoid bone Anteroinferior angle of the parietal bone ‘Squamous part of the temporal bone B) Floor: In the median plane: Body of the sphenoid bone On each side: Squamous part of the temporal bone and anterior surface of the petrous part of the temporal bone C) Other features: Optic groove (suilcus chiasmaris) transmits the optic nerve fo the optic canal; from there, the optic nerve reaches the optic orbit The uberculum sellae separates the optic groove from the hypophyseal fossa. The superior orbital fissure opens anteriorly to the orbit. On the greater wing of the sphenoid bone: 1) The foramen rotundum opens anteriorly to the pterygopalatine fossa 2), The foramen ovale opens inferiorly to the infratemporal fossa. 3) The foramen spinosum opens inferiorly to the infratemporal fossa On the anterior surface of the petrous part of the temporal bone: 1) The hiatus and groove for the greater petrosal nerve opens to the foramen Jacerum. 2) The hiatus and groove for the lesser petrosal nerve opens to the foramen ovale. D) Attachment: The diaphragma sellae is attached to the tuberculum sellae. The margin of the fentorium cerebelli and petrosphenoidal ligament is attached to the posterior clinoid process. The margin of the terorium cerebelli is attached to the superior border of the petrous part of the temporal bone. E) Support: The middle cranial fossa supports the temporal lobe of the brain. The hypophyseal fossa supports the hypophysis cerebri. F) Clinical information: 14 —Fracture of the middle cranial fossa may cause: i, Bleeding and discharge of the cerebrospinal fluid through the ear. ii Bleeding through the nose or mouth (sphenoid involved) ili The facial and vestibulocochlear nerves may be damaged if fracture occurs through the internal acoustic meatus. iv, Vertigo occurs if the semicircular canal is damaged TOPOGRAPHY OF THE POSTERIOR CRANIAL FOSSA ‘FOSSA CRANH POSTERIOR) 4) Borders: Anterior: Superior border of the petrous temporal bone Both sides: i, Mastoid process of the temporal bone ii, Mastoid angle of the parietal bone Posterior: Squamous part of the occipital bone 8) Floor: In the median plane Anterior: Clivus osterior, Squamous part of the occipital bone Middle: Foramen magnum On each side i. Condylar part of the occipital bone osterior surface of the petrous part of the temporal bone iii Mastoid process of the temporal bone iv, Mastoid angle of the parietal bone ©) Other features: ‘On the petrous part of the temporal bone, the internal acoustic meatus is closed Jaterally by the Jamina cribosa which separates it from the internal ear. On the mastoid part of the temporal bone, the mastoid foramen opens into the upper part of the sigmoid sulcus. D) Attachment: The apical ligament of the dens, upper vertical band of the cruciate ligament and membrana tectoria are attached to the lower part of the clivus. The falx cerehelli is attached to the internal occipital crest. E) Support ‘The posteror cranial fossa Supports the hindbrain (which consists of the cerebellum, potis & medulla). The subarcuate fossa supports the floceulus of the cerebellum. F) Clinical importance: Fracture of the posterior cranial fossa causes bruising over the mastoid region extending down over the sternocleidomastoid muscle. — 115 —LOCALIZATION OF THE CRANIAL NERVES IN THE CRANAL BASE Cranial nerves Foramens (apertur 3 T(Olfactory) | Lamina cribova of the ethmoid bone | Anterior | (“WOptie) Canalis opticus Middle TIGculomeron) — Superior orbital fissure (Trochlear) “| Siperior orbital fissure | ’ Vi (Ophthalmic) ‘Superior orbital fissure | V2 (Maxillary) Foramen rotundun | i _ V3 (Mandibular) Foramen ovale ¢ Vi(Abducent) | Superior orbital fissure | Vil(Facial) | ___ Internal acoustic meatus Vill (Auditory) Internal acoustic meatus al IX Foramen jugulare (Glossopharyngeal), | [__X (Wagus) __ Fopumen jugulare XI (Accessory) Foramen jugulare XII [Hypoglossal) Canalis hypoglossi LOCALIZATI OF THE VESSELS IN THE CRANIAL BASE (Granial fossa “Foramens (apertures) Vessels a | ‘Anterior Foramen caectum Emissary vein to the superior sagittal sinus Anterior ethmoidal foramina | Anterior ethmoidal artery. vein and nerve ___ | Posterior ethmoidal foramina Posterior ethmoidal urtery. vein and neve _ | Middle Canal opticus Opthalmic artery Foramen ovale Accessory meningeal arter Foramen spinostin Middle meningeal artery and vein f “Foramen lacerium, Tnternal carotid artery | Groove or hiatus forthe greater | Petrosal branch of the middle meningeal | ler petrosalnerve | ee rlery | Superior orbital fissire Superior ophthalmic vein i: Canal caroticus i Internal carotid artery Posterior “Foramen magnum | Medulla oblongata. meninges, vertebral | arteries. meningeal branches of the vertebral perrea iy taille tak Meriva Shy a artery Foramen jugulare Inferior petrosal sinus. sigmwid sinus and posterior meningeal artery ‘Condy lar canal Foramen matoideun 149 Emissary vein passing trom the sigmoid sus to the vertebral veins in the neck. Masioid emissary vei ameic sini | ingeal branch 0 ital artery and meni al ranch of the occipital aBLOOD SUPPLY OF THE BRAIN The arterial supply is mainly from the internal carotid artery and vertebral artery. The brain is supplied by 2 circulations, which are the Willis’ circle and Zakharchenko’s circle. ‘The anterior communicating artery, 2 anterior cerebral arteries. 2 posterior communicating arteries and 2 posterior cerebral arteries form the Willi circle. A) Internal carotid artery (areria carotis interna) Anterior cerebral artery (arteria cerebri anterior) Mididle cerebral artery (arteria cerebri media) Posterior communicating artery (arteria communicans posterior) B) Vertebral artery (arteria vertebral Posterior inferior cerebellar ai lis): rtery (arteria cerebelli inferior posterior) Basilar artery (wrteria basilaris) Posterior cerebral anery (arteria cerebri posterior) Arteries I Origins Distributions internal carotid | Common carotid artery at | It gives branches to the the superior berder of the | sinus, pituitary gland, and trigeminal ganglion. It | thyroid cartilage provides primary supply to the brain. Anterior cerebral Intemal carotid artery Tt supplies the medial, lateral and inferior surfaces of the cerebral hemispheres, except the occipital lobe. | | | | | | Anterior cerebral artery Cominuation of the Ithelps to form the cerebral arterial circle I Tt supplies most of the lateral surface of the | Formed by the union of the vertebral arteries Basilar intemal carotid artery | cerebral hemispheres and anterior portion of the distal to the anterior | temporal lobe, except the occipital lobe and cerebral artery inferior temporal gyrus. Subclavian artery [It supplies the cranial meninges and cerebellum, Tt supplies the brain stem, cerebellum and cerebrum, ‘Terminal branch of the basilar artery Posterior cerebral Tt supplies the inferior aspect of the cerebral hemisphere (tentorial surface), medial part of the temporal lobe and occipital lobe. Posterior Posterior cerebral artery communicating _ | SULCI, GYRI AND LOBES OF THE Tt supplies the optic tract, cerebral peduncle, internal capsule and thalamus. BRAIN ‘The cerebrum is folded into gyri, which are separated from each other by sulci. This increases the surface of the cortex, ‘On superolateral surface of the brain, 3 main sulci are found: ‘The central sulcus (sulcus centralis s. Rolandi) separates the frontal lobe and parietal lobe. The lateral suleus (sulcus lateralis s, Sylvii) has 2 branches, which are the ramus ascendens and ramus anterior. —hi—The parieto-occipital (sulcus parietooccipitalis) is an incomplete sulcus and does not stretch far on the superior lateral surface. Several lobes are distinguished: A) The frontal lobe is divided into the following gyri by the precentral gyrus, superior frontal and inferior frontal gyri Gyrus precentralis Gyrus frontalis superior Gyrus frontalis inferior ~ It can be divided into 3 parts, which are the pars opercularis, pars triangularis, and pars orbitalis. = ‘eases sa 1 aya tenga rer Sct encase gas Tempo eas Ss Tepe see Y Solus atlas orvet ‘seus Tampa Spain Sulei, gyri and lobes of the brain B) The parietal lobe is divided into the following gyri by the postcentral and intraparietal sulci: + Gyrus postcentralis Lobulus parietalis superior Lobulus parietalis inferior ~ tt has 2 parts, which are the gyrus supramarginalis and gyrus angularis. — 118 —©) The temporal lobe is divided into the following gyri by the superior temporal and inferior semporal sulei Gyrus temporalis superior Gyrus temporalis medius Gyrus temporalis inferior D) The occipital lobe has the transverse occipital and calearine sulci, KRONLEIN- BRYSOV’S SCHEME 2 horizontal lines (a and b) are drawn on the supraorbital and infraorbital borders 3 vertical lines are drawn: on the posterior margin of the mastoid process (c). temporal mandibular joint (d) and the middle point of the zygomatic arch (e) 2 Brusov’s lines are drawn obliquely: The 1* oblique line (1) is drawn on the intersection point between (b) and (e) to the intersection point of (a) and (¢). The 2 oblique line is drawn on the intersection point between (b) and (e) to the intersection point of (a) and (4). The 2 line forms 45 degrees with the line (b). Kronlein-Brysov’s scheme: | —Posteentral gyrus, 2 - Central gyrus, 3~Precentral gyrus, 4—An artery, 6 = Front! branch of the middie meningeal artery. 7 ~ Parietal branch of the middle meningeal art Cavernous sinus. 9 - Middle meningeal artery, 10 ~ External earotid artery. 11 ~ Internal carotid arter Common carotid artery, 13-— Vertebral artery, 14 - Basilar artery, 15 ~ Posterior cerebral artery or cerebral artery, 5 Middle cerebral 8 Bs ——1ie——PRIMARY SURGICAL PROCESSING OF WOUNDS IN THE HEAD A) Introdustiow: Types of wounds: Non-penetrating (without damage to the dura mater) and penetrating (damage to the dura mater) During blunt-object injury, the internal surface may change, resulting in displacement of the internal lamina of the skull. ‘Types of skull displacement: crack, split, fragment and pressure B) Aims: To stop bleeding To remove the foreign body ‘To prevent soft tissue infection C) Indications: Open (broken bones) or closed (damage to the soft tissue dura mater) wounds a b a~ Processing of the damaged dura mater with gauze, b~Removal of the subdural heamatoms, D) Procedures ‘The hair is shaved from the skull, ‘The wound is sterilized with ether to remove the oil for general anaesthesia. Hydrogen peroxide is used before anaesthesia for antibacterial purpose Anaesthesia is administered. An ellipsoid cutting of 0.3 — 0.5 em is made onto the periphery of the wound. Bleeding is stopped by finger compression, then by clamp, ligature or coagulants, The soft tissue is separated from the skull by a hook or retractor; bony pieces or fractures and foreign bodies are removed. The Luer’s forceps are used to clean and reveal the unaffected dura mater. If compression of the skull takes place, the intemal lamina will be extensively damaged; thus osteoplastic trepanation will be carried out to remove the damaged internal lamina, After cleaning the dura mater and wound, the meningeal vessels are checked for pulsation. If it is blue or dark red in colour, there may be a haematoma, In this case, the meninges and blood clot are removed. The exposed subdural space is cleaned with physiological solution — 120—‘The dura mater is stitched with a thin ligature, while the bone (during osteoplastic trepanation) by a cutgut suture, The galea aponeurotica is sutured with a polymer thread ‘The skin is stitched by interrupted silk sutures. TREPANATION OF THE SKULL. ‘Thereare 2 typesofskull trepanation, which are the decompressive and osteoplastic ones. Decompressive trepanation (Cushing's trepanation): Itis palliative operation \) Indications: Raised intracranial pressure leading to tumour Oedema of the brain due to trauma 8) Aim: To make a definite part of vault in defect of the skull and dura mater ©) Location: It is located in the temporal region, D) Procedures: vi. vii viii. Xi xii iil The patient lies on the side with the leg slightly bent in the knee and hip joints on the same side. A shoe-like dissection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue on the temporal region is made according to lines of attachment of the temporalis muscle The base of the flap is opened till the zygomatic arch (sometimes a vertical dissection is made). The temporal aponeurosis, interaponeurotic fat and temporalis muscle are dissected vertically till the periusteum. They are separated with a raspatory into a field of 6 em? While retracting the wound with a hook, an orifice is made by using the Duaen’s trepanator in the central part which is free of periosteum. Firstly a sharp drill is applied, and then a conical-shaped drill is used. The hole is widened with the Luer’s cutter ‘The widening of this orifice in the anteroinferior direction is dangerous due to the possibility of damaging the middle meningeal artery. If damage of this artery occurs, its peripheral end will be stitched with blanket (o6sHBHOIt) ligatures; While its central end which lies in the bone canal is closed by applying wax paste in this canal. A lumbar puncture is performed before opening the dura mater, Each portion of the cerebrospinal fluid withdrawn should not exceed 10 — 30 ml. This is to prevent the shift of the brain stem to the foramen magnum The dura mater is opened with a cross like dissection. The size of the trepanated orifice depends on the intracranial pressure: A wider orifice is needed in a higher intracranial pressure. ‘The operative dissection is sutured layer by layer, excluding the dura mater. IZ_ Cushing's decompressive trepanation: a~ Shoeslike dissection of the skin and dissection line on the temporal muscle (straight line), b= Retraction of the cutaneoapencurotic flap, temporalis muscle and periosteum with a raspatory, ¢ ~ Resection of the temporal bone with a cross-like incision on the dura mater Osteoplastic trepanation (olivecron’s trepanation): A) Indications: Bleeding of the middle meningeal artery (urgent operation to safe the patient’s Haematoma Tumour B) Procedures: i. During trepanation, a shoe-like dissection with the base of flap is made on the zygomatic arch in order to ligate the main trunk and posterior branches of the middle meningeal artery. Damage may occur to the anterior branch in extensive dissection ii Dissection of the skin, aponeurosis, periosteum and osteal flap is carried out in 3 stages. |. 1" stage: The skin, subcutaneous tissue, aponeurosis, and muscle are dissected, The length of the base of the flap must not be less than 6-7 em, and | em from the eye socket and tragus of the ear. The cutaneomusculoaponeurotic flap is pulled downwards after the bleeding stops iv, 2 stage: The osteoperiasteal flap dissection is made | cm inwards from the edges of the skin dissection. $~7 openings are made with a trepanator. The temporal bone is opened carefully as it is thin and the trepanator may easily penetrate through the bone and thus, injury to the brain tissue may occur. The Gigli’s saw is introduced through the openings with the Polenov’s thread saw guide (npowoaHnx TosteHona). ‘The bone is sawn at 45 degrees so that when the skull is covered back, it will not fall back to the brain. The separation of the bone by the Dalgren’s cutting forceps (kycas- ==xirkocrHbte Hantsrpena) is performed if the saw guide fails to guide the Gigli’s saw. During the trepanation, bleeding from the emissary vein may occur especially from the transverse and sagittal sinuses. 3 % hydrogen peroxide solution is used to stop this bleeding. The cross-like dissection of the dura mater is performed only after removal of 30 ~ 40 ml of the cerebrospinal fluid by lumbar puncture. The cutting edge of the dura mater must be at least 0.5 — | em from the edges of the bone \. 3! stage: The surface of the dura mater is cleaned with physiological solution, The haematoma is removed, and the arteries and their branches are ligated. This is the main aim of the operation. Then, the dura mater is sutured, The arteries are ligated with a thin silk suture, The wound is sutured layer by layer )sieoplastié repanation of the skull in the fronto-parieto-temporal region Disseetion line on the Soft tissie (shoe-like incision) and puncture points, b~ Sawing of the skull with the 's saw avth the help of 8 saw guide between the skull and dura mater. ¢~ Opening oF the dura mater, d Scheme of the Polenov’s thread saw guide between the skill and dura mater ANTROTOMY (MASTOIDOTOMY) This is the trepanation on the mastoid process. A) Indications: Mastoiditis or antritis Complication of purulent inflammation in the middle ear B)Aim‘To remove purulent exudation, granulation and drainage of the antrum mastoideum. C) Special instruments: Voyachek’s surgical set of gouges and chisels (qonora w crameckn 11 HaGopa Bosueka) and a bulbous-end probe (nyrosuarsil 30112) D) Procedures: 1. The patient is placed in the supine position with the head turned to the unaffected side and fixed, and the ear is retracted anteriorly. ii, General or local infiltrative anaesthesia by 0.5 % Novocain solution is administered iii. The skin with subcutancous tissue is dissected | om from the auricle. iv. The periosteum and its surrounding tissues are cut, and then Shipo’s triangle (rpey- Tossuk LUnmio) is exposed. v. The periosteum is retracted with a taspatory. vi. The outer layer of the bone is removed with a grooved gouge. vii. Once the antrum masoideum is exposed, pus and granulation are removed with the Folkman’s spoon, iii, Then, drainage is made. ix. Finally, the skin is sutured (depression on the skin can be seen). Mastoidotom @— General view of the trepanation , b — Opening of the antrum mastoideuim FRONTO- AND MAXILLARY SINUSOTOMY A) Indications: Inflammation of the frontal sinus Inflammation of the maxillary sinus (Highmoritis) B) Special instruments: ‘Voyachek’s surgical set of gouges and chisels (jo1ora crasteckit 13 HaGopa Boaucka) C) Anaesthesia: Local anaesthesia can either be pet os or parenteral. — 14 —There are 2 methods of anaesthesia: i, Central: I ig injection of Novocain solution near the foramen rotundum: ii, Peripheral: It is administered near the «uber matvillae. - _ Itisadministered in the infraorbital region near the infraorbital artery Ritter-Janssen’s frontotomy: i An arch-shaped dissection is made along the base of the nose and supraorbital margin of the soft tissue. ii, The Voyachek’s chisel is used to make a small hole on the superiomedial wall of the orbital cavity iii, ‘Then, the Folkman’s spoon is used to remove pus from the frontal sinus. iv, Finally, the skin is stitched Maxillary sinustom i. Itisalso known Highmorotomy ii, The anterior wall of the maxilla is trepanated. iii The upper lip is lifted. ey iv.A dissection ismade under the lip from the ineisivae until the 2” and 3” upper molars v. Ahole is made in the bone by using the Voyachek cutter. vi. The sinus is cleaned by using the physiological solution drainage vii, After that, the Folkman’s spoon is used to remoye pus. * Do not damage the infraorbital foramen as the drigeminal nerve and orbital artery are situated nearby. * After fronta! sinusotomy, the frontal sinus is fully covered by connective tissues permanently The situs cavity remains after the maxillary sinusotomy. TOPOGRAPHY OF THE LATERAL REGION OF THE FACE (REGIO FACIALIS LATERALIS) ‘The superficial lateral region of the face is divided into: Cheek region (regi buccalis) Parotid masseteric region (regio parotideomasseterica) The deep facial region (regio facialis profunda) is situated deeper than the superficial one. TOPOGRAPHY OF THE SUPERFICIAL LATERAL REGION OF THE FACE (REGIO FACIALIS LATERALIS SUPERFICIALIS) A) Landmarks: Zygomatic bone and arch Lateral margin of the eye socket 8) Borders: Superior: Zygomatic arch and inferior margin of the eye socket Inferior: Inferior margin of the mandible Anterior: Nasolabial folds, nasobuceal folds and commissure of the lips Posterior: Mastoid process hieTOPOGRAPHY OF THE CHEEK REGION (REGIO BUCCALIS) A) Borders: Superior: Infraorbital margin Inferior - Inferior margin of the mandible Medial: Nasobuccal and nasolabial folds Lateral: Anterior margin of the masseter muscle B) Layers: i Skin: It is thin. 1t contains lots of sweat and sebaceous glands. It is closely connected with the subcutaneous tissue. Ttis innervated by the infraorbital nerve, buccal nerve and mental nerve. ii, Subcutaneous tissue: » Itis thick and well developed if compared with other parts of the face. iii, Superficial faseia: + It covers the parotid duct and neurovascular bundles. It covers the Bichat’s body (corpus adiposum buccae) which lies between the buccinator and masseter muscles. It has 3 processes, which are the ophthalmic, temporal and pterygopalatine processes. These processes penetrate the parts according to their names iv. Deep fascia ~ It covers the muscles, especially the buccinator muscle which is known as the buceopharyngeal fascia. y. Muscles: There are mimic muscles (the orbicularis oculi, zygomatic major, zygomatic minor and levator labii superioris muscles), buccinator and masseter muscles, The buccinator muscle is covered interiorly by the mucous membrane. This muscle is pierced by the parotid duct at the level of the | upper molar C) Neurovascular bundles: i, Facial artery: Atthe beginning part of this artery, it lies on the subcutaneous tissue of the cheek region. It passes the space between the mimic muscles and terminates at the angular artery The branches of the facial artery anastomose with the transverse facial artery and infraorbital artery, ii, Facial vein The angular vein and nasofrontal vein are the sources of the venous blood of the facial yein, They pass to the superior ophthalmic vein and then to the cavernous sinus The facial vein anastomoses with the pterygoid venous plexus. In thrombosis of the facial vein, the thrombus may flow to the cavernous sinus of the dura mater in the retrograde direction. ili, Facial nerve: Iisa mixed nerve. It sends motor branches to the deep layer of the subcutaneous tissue and mimic muscles. = 12%6—iv. Infraorbital neurovascular bundle: s ‘This bundle passes out from the infraorbital foramen. The infraorbital artery penetrates through the inferior orbital fissure. and then passes to the fossa canina ‘The infaorbital vein flows to the inferior ophthalmic vein or pterygoid venous plexus. The infraorbital nerve is a terminal branch of the maxillary necve. It passes through the infraorbital foramen and innervates the skin and mucous membrane of the upper lip, maxilla and teeth from the upper row. ‘Mental neurovascular bundle: ‘This bundle passes through the mental foramen of the mandible The mental nerve is a terminal branch of the inferior alveolar nerve (from the mandibular nerve of the trigeminal nerve). It innervates the skin and mucous membrane of the lower lip. The mental artery is a branch of the inferior alveolar artery (from the maxillary artery) The mental vein flows to the inferior alveolar vein TOPOGRAPHY OF THE PAROTID MASSETERIC REGION (REGIO PAROTIDEOMASSETERICA) A) Borders: Anterior: Anterior margin of the masseter muscle Inferior: Mandible base Posterior: Imaginary line drawn from the mandible angle to the apex of the mastoid process Superior - lygomatic arch 8) Layers: i, ii Skin: Itis thin and is covered by hair in males It contains sweat and sebaceous glands It is innervated by the auriculotemporal (from the mandibular nerve) and great auricular nerves (from the cervical plexus). Subcutaneous tissue: Itis thick. Itcontains the anterior auricular lymph nodes. Superficial fascia Itisa thin layer and is not connected to the bone Deep facia: It is known as the fascia parotideomasseterica, Itis fixed to the zygomatic arch, inferior margin and angle of the mandible It forms a covering for the masseter muscle which extends anteriorly’ to the capsule of Bichat’s body. It covers the parotid gland superficially and penetrates this gland ‘The superficial muscles (masseter, medial pterygoid and sternocleidomastoid muscles) and deep muscles (posterior belly ofthe digastric musele), deep fascia and neurovascular bundles around the parotid gland form a musculofascial space (sputum parotideum). — 12) ——a The 1" weak place of the spatium parotideum is situated on the superior surface of it. In purulent parotitis. pus may pass through this weak place to the external acoustic meatus. The 2 weak place of the spatium parotidewn is located on the medial surface of it, between the styloid process and internal pterygoid muscle to the peripharyngeal space (OKoOFIOTONHOe ApocTpaneTso). Pus may flow from the spalium parotideum to peripharyngeal space and vice yersu vy. Muscles: ~The masseter muscle is situated here. The blood supply is provided by the masseteric artery from the maxillary artery. It is innervated by the masseteric nerve from the mandibular nerve. The masseteric maxillary space (epateNLuO-uemocrHoe npocrpanerse) is situated between the masseter muscle and mandible. This space continues superiorly to the zygomatic arch, superficial surface of temporal muscle until the place of fixation of the superficial layer of the temporal fascia. Parotid gland and peripharyngeal space by horizontal dissection: 1- Mandible, 2 ~ Masseter muscle, 3 — Parotid duct, 4— Masscterie fascia, 5 — Facial nerve, 6 — Superficial parotid lymph nodes, 7 ~ Facial artery. retromandibular vein and deep parotid iymph node, 8 External jugular vein, 9— Parotid gland, 10— Superficial parotid lymph nodes, 11 — Digastric muscle, 12 ~ Stemnocleidomastoid . 13 Posicrior part of the petipharyngeal space, 14 - Superior group of the deep cervical lymph nodes 19 Invernal jugular vein and glossopharyngeal nerve, 16 —Superior cervical ganglion of the sympathetic trunk. Vagus nerve and accessory nerve, 17 Prevertebral muscle, vagus and accessory nerves, 18 —Retropharyngeal lymph nodes and retropharyngeal space, 19 — Internal carotid artery and hypoglossal nerve, 20 — Pharyngeal- Vertebral aponeurosis (Sharpa's septum), 21 — Stylopharyngeal uponeurosis, 22 — Styloid process, 23 Pharyngeal process ofthe parotid gland, 24 ~ Pharyngeal aponeurosis, 25 —Anterior part of the peripharyngeal 26 Palatine tons 27 ~ Superior pharyngeal eonsritor muscle, 28 ~ Media ple woud muscle ‘The small diagram on the left shows the level of horizontal dissection on the face. —— 128 —©) Neurovascular bundles: i i. Facial nerve Upon exiting the stylomastoid foramen, it penetrates through the capsule of the parotid gland, and then itis divided into the superior and inferior branches, The temporal, zygomatic, and buccal branches are the superior branches of the facial nerve; while the marginal, mandibular, and cervical branches are its inferior branches. It forms the parotid plexus inside the parotid gland. Auriculotemporal nerve: It is @ branch of the mandibular nerve. Tt penetrates through the posterior surface of the parotid capsule and ascends vertically and anteriorly from the external acoustic meatus to the temporal region It gives branches to the parotid tissue, external acoustic meatus and tympanic membrane. External jugular vein The vein of the parotid gland, superficial temporal, middle temporal, deep temporal maxillary and transverse facial veins flow into the retromadibular vein and then into the external jugular vein. The external jugular vein passes through the space between the styloglossus, stylohyoid, and stylopharygeus muscles TOPOGRAPHY OF THE DEEP FACIAL REGION /REGIO FACIALIS PROFUNDA) A) Borders: Superior: Greater wing of the sphenoid bone Medial: And medial pterygoid muscle Anterior: Tuber maxillae Posterior: Lateral - ramus mandibulae Structure: The spatium temporopterygoideum is situated in the deep region of the face, which is bounded by the temporalis muscle and lateral pterygoid muscle. It contains the maxillary artery and pterygoid plexus The spatium interpterygoideum is situated between the medial and lateral pterygoid muscles. It contains the mandibular, auriculotemporal, buccal, lingual and inferior alveolar nerves. The interpterygoid fascia (mexxxpsuosnanas (bacuua) covers the external surface of the medial pterygoid muscle. The inferior alveolar artery, vein and nerve pierce through this fascia. The lingual nerve is also covered by this fascia. That is why injection of anaesthetic solution to the mandibular foramen, the inferior alveolar nerve is affected but the lingual nerve remains unaffected The pterygoid plexus anastomoses with the cavernous sinus, emissary, and inferior ophthalmic veins. From the pterygoid plexus, blood flows to the retromandibular vein and then into the internal jugular vein. — ieThe maxillary artery is a branch of the external carotid artery which passes along: the lateral pterygoid muscle and gives off many branches. It gives rise to the superior branch (middle meningeal artery) and inferior branch (inferior alveolar artery) at the beginning part; the next part of this artery gives rise to the buccal artery, anterior and posterior branches of the deep temporal artery, medial and lateral pterygoid arteries, In the pterygopalatine fossa, it gives rise to the infraorbital artery which passes through the infraorbital canal. The terminal branches of the infraorbital artery are the anterior superior alveolar and posterior superior alveolar arteries which enter the tuberosity of the maxilla The mandibular nerve exits from the foramen ovale. It is covered by the lateral pterygoid muscle and branches of the inferior alveolar nerve. It passes through the space between the pterygoid muscles. Itthen passes to the opening of the mandibular canal. The lingual nerve is another branch of the mandibular nerve which adjoins with chorda tympani nerve and innervates the mucous membrane of the tongue. Other branches of the mandibular nerve include the deep temporal nerve (to the temporalis muscle), buccal nerve (to the buecinator muscle, skin and mucous membrane of the cheek) and auriculotemporal nerye (to the temporal region through the parotid gland). The maxillary nerve is the 2 branch of the trigeminal nerve and passes to the pterygopalatine ganglion located in the pterygopalatine fossa. The greater and lesser palatine nerves are branches of this ganglion, which innervate the hard and soft palates respectively. The posterior nasal branches pass to the nasal cavity through the sphenopalatine foramen. FACIAL NERVE AND ITS BRANCHES It is a mixed nerve. Iicontains motor nuclei, sensory nuclei and parasympatheric nuclei, It is divided into the motor and sensory roots. The motor root is formed by the axon of the motor nuclei and innervates the facial expression and part of the sublingual muscle The sensory root (intermediate nerve) emerges from the brain as a thin trunk with proper fascial nerve and auditory nerve. Later its peripheral process continues as the chorda tympani and also connects with the major petrosal nerve. Its peripheral process conducts gustatory sensitivity of the anterior 1/3 of the tongue and soft palate. In the petrous part of the temporal bone, the facial nerve passes through the facial canal and gives off several branches: Nerves. Innervation Greater petrosal nerve | Lacrimal and mucosal glands of the nose, palate and pharynx. toed Stapedius muscle Nerve to the Stapedius muscle i | Chorda tympani Mucous membrane of the dorsum of the tongue l (anterior 1/3) ——i‘There are branches after leaving the foramen stylomastoidewm: J i. Between the stylomastoid process and parotid gland: [Nerves Divisions vation’ Posterior auricular |a. Anterior auricular | Posterior and superior auricularis nerve branch. muscles, antitragicus muscle | b. Posterior occipital | Occipital belly ofthe branch, occipitofrontalis muscle Stylahyoid branch __|Stylohyoideus muscle Digastric branch Posterior belly. of the digastric | muscle i, Upon entering the depth of the parotid gland, it is divided into 2 main bra ches: superior branches (temporal and zygomatic), and inferior branches (buccal mandibular and cervical branches). Then, it radiates to the muscles of the face Nerves ‘Temporal branch “Buceal branch | Mandible branch Cervical branch [Cervi Platysma muscle Zs ETO Innervation ‘Anterior auricular muscle, frontal belly of the | occipitofrontalis muscle and orbicularis oculi muscle Orbicularis oculi and zy go are Zygomatic major and levator wi | superior, depressor labii inferior, levator angulus oris, | depressor angulus oris and orbicularis oris muscles | Depressor labii inferior and mentalis muscles CONNECTIONS OF THE FATTY SPACES OF THE HEAD A) Connection between the spatium temporopterygoideum and spatium interpterygoideum with: Fatty space of the temporalis muscle Fatty space of the buccal region (Bichat’s body) Fatty space of the orifices on the cranial base, pterygopalatine fossa, and eye socket B) Spain parapharygeale: Itis bounded by the pharynx medially, pterygoid muscle and parotid gland laterally. ‘This space is divided into 2 compartments, which are the anterior and posterior compartments. It connects with: [Link] space of the cranial base ii, Fatty space of the hyoid bone In inflammation, pus may spread from the space between the teeth of the lower jaw and fat space of the spatium interpterygoideum to the spatium parapharygeale and spatium parotideum, In inflammation of the spatium parapharygeale, the patient may complain of dysphagia and even asphyxia in severe cases. — 131 —If the infection of the anterior compartment of the spatium parapharygeale penetrates through the aponeurosis siylopharyngea, it may spread to the anterior mediastinum through the spatium vasonervorum. If the infection is situated in the posterior compartment of the spatium parapharygeale, pus may spread to the posterior mediastinum along the oesophagus. The infection of the posterior compartment is dangerous, because necrosis of the internal carotid artery or development of septic thrombosis in the internal jugular vein may take place, C) Spatium retropharygeale: It is bounded by the pharynx and prevertebral fascia It stretches from the cranial base to level of 6" cervical vertebra, where the spatiun retrovesicerale of the neck is situated. Itis divided into the left and right compartments, That is why abscess of the spatium retropharygeale is always situated only in | side. TOPOGARPHY OF THE PAROTID GLAND (GLANDULA PAROTIS) A) English: Parotid gland B) Latin: Glandula parotis C) Greek: / D) Russian: Oxonoyunas xenesa E) Morphology: Itis the largest salivary serous gland. Ithas a lobular structure which consists of 7 lobules. The parotid duct (ductus parotideus) is situated on the external surface of the masseter muscle, 2 —2.5 em inferiorly from the zygomatic arch, It pierces through the buccinator muscle, which is close to the anterior margin of the masseter muscle The opening of the parotid gland into the oral cavity is usually located between the 1* and 2" upper molar teeth. 3 lines are drawn from the ala nasi, angle of the mouth and external acoustic meatus. The parotid duct can be found in this region. There are 2 weak places of the parotid gland, which are the pharyngeal process and near the external acoustic meatus. F) Functions: Digestion of the starch by the salivary amylase (ptyalin) Participating in immune response by secretory Ig A G) Holotopy: Projected to the parotid region ——132-——H) Skeletopy: e On the external skull at the level of the 2” cervical vertebra 1) Syntopy: Anterior: Masseter muscle and medial pterygoid muscle Posterior: Mastoid process and sternocleidomastoid muscle Superior: Zygomatic arch, cartilaginous part of the external acoustic meats and posterior surface of the temporomandibular joint Inferior: Posterior belly of the digastric musele Medial: Masseter muscle, mastoid and styloid process J) Arterial supply: Superficial temporal artery K) Venous drainage: Retromandibular vein L) Lymphatic drainage Parotid lymph nodes M) Nerve supply: Sympathetic: Sympathetic trunk Parasympathetic: Auriculotemporal nerve (from the otic ganglion) FATTY SPACES OF THE FACE A) Superficial region of the face: Orbital space Parotid masseteric space Bichat's body Fatty space of the fuss canina Fatty space of the floor of the oral cavity 8) Deep region of the face: ‘Spatium temporopterygoideum Spatium interpterygoideum Fatty space of the pterygopalatine fossa ©) Parapharyngeal space Retropharyngeal space Anterior parapharyngeal space Posterior parapharyngeal space PURULENT PROCESSES OF THE FACE Phlegmon of the orbital region Phlegmon of the zygomatic region a=Phlegmon of the adipose body of the cheek region Phlegmon of the retromandibular fossa Phlegmon of the submandibular region Phlegmon of the subtemporal and pterygopalatine fossae Phlegmon of the temporal region; - Superficial: Between the skin and temporal aponeurosis - Middle: Between the aponeurosis and temporal muscle & - Deep: Under he temporal muscle - Itspreads through all the layers. Subaponeurotic phlegmon of the vault of the head Submasseteric phlegmon (under the masseter muscle) Phlegmon of the pteryzomandibular space: Between the ramus mandibulae and medial pterygoid muscle Phlegmon of the diaphragm of the mouth Phlegmon of the tongue Abscess of the hard palatine Abscess of the sublingual space Phlegmon of the orbit Phlegmon of the parapharyngeal space Retropharyngeal abscess Abscess of the submental space Anterior or posterior paratonsillar abscess Purulent parotitis INCISIONS OF PURULENT PROCESSES ON THE LATERAL REGION OF THE FACE A) Indications: Purulent process of the fatty space B) Procedures: A radial incision is made under the facial nerve to avoid injury to the facial nerve and its branches. The incision may starts from the external acoustic meatus to the temporal region along the zygomatic arch, to the nose, to the commissure of the lips and to the angle of the mandible. According to Voing-Yasenetsky, in purulent process of the retromandibular region (parotitis and parapharyngeal phlegmon), an incision of the skin and fascia is made near the angle of the mandible, The cervical branch of the facial nerve may be damaged after the incision by this method (but it does not cause any serious complication). A transverse incision from the inferior margin of the lobule of ear (2 cm anterior from it) to the angle of the mouth is performed in purulent process of the neck in the region of the masseter muscle, especially in parotitis. This incision may cause injury ial nerve. But this happens very rarely. ion 2 — 3 em from the ala nasi to 4 ~ Sem from the lobule of the ear is performed in purulent process of the parapharyngeal fatty space with the corpus adiposum buceae. The incision has to be performed superficially; because a deep dissection may cause injury to the facial nerve. The facial nerve is damaged 4rarely by this incision. Thus. an incision on the mucous membrane of the buccal maxillary fold (inside the oral cavity) is better in the purulent process of the parapharyngeal fatty space. A typical incision fram the zygomatic process of the frontal bone to the lobule of the eat is performed in purulent process of the temporal region. Incisiuns of purulent processes on the lateral region of the face = he| CHAPTER | FIVE | | THE NECK DETAILS OF CONTENTS Topography of the neck Triangles and fasciae of the neck Fatty spaces of the neck Neurovascular bundles of the neck Topography of the larynx, pharynx, thyroid gland, trachew and oesophagus Vagosympathetic Novocuin blockade Operations including incisions of phlegmons on the neck; conicotomy and tracheostomy, surgical wecess to the oesophagus; resection of the thyroid gland 136 —TOPOGRAPHY OF THE NECK A) English: Neck B) Latin: Collum C) Greek: Cervix D) Russian: Ulen E) Morphology: It is an unpaired and the smallest body part between the chest and head Borders - Superior: Inferior border of the head = Inferior: Jugular notch, superior margin of the clavicle, acromion of the scapula, imaginary line between the acromion and spinal process of the 7° cervical vertebra + Departments: - Anterior - Posterior Borders between the anterior and posterior departments: + Imaginary line drawn between the apex of the mastoid process and acromion; or - Frontal plane passing through the transverse processes of the cervical department of the vertebral column; or - Lateral margins of the trapezoid muscle Joanie Aetomion procee? ato Triangles of the neck: | — Submental triangle, 2 - Submandibular triangle, 3 ~ Carotid triangle,/4/s Omotracheat triangle, 5 — Omotrapezoid triangle, 6 ~ Omoclavicular triangle, 7 - Pirogoy’s triangle: u — Trapevius muscle, b— Sternocleidomastoid musele, ¢ ~ Inferior belly of the omohyoid muscle, d - Superior belly of the omohyoid muscle, ¢~ Posterior belly of the digastric muscle, f— Anterior of the digastric musele 137 —TRIANGLES OF THE NECK The sternocleidomastoid muscle divides the neck into the anterior and posterior triangles. The anterior triangle lies in front of the muscle and the posterior triangle lies behind it. 1) Anterior triangle: - It is covered by the skin, superficial fascia, platysma, and deep fascia. The cervical branch. of the facial nerve and transverse cutaneous nerve run across this triangle. i, Borders Anterior: Midline of the neck Posterior: Anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle Superior: Lower margin of the body of the mandible ii, Itis subdivided by the anterior and posterior bellies of the digastric muscle and the superior belly of the omohyoid muscle into: ‘Submental triangle Submandibulartriangle Carotid triangle Omotracheal triangle ©The submental and submandibular triangles are located in the suprahyoid region. *The carotid and omotracheal triangles are located in the infrahyoid region, Submental triangle (trigonum submentale): A) Borders: Posterior and inferior: Limited by the hyoid bone Lateral: Limited by the anterior belly of the digastric muscle B) Layers: i. Skin: - It is thin and has sweat glands and sebaceous glands. - It is innervated by the ramus superior nervi transverses colli from the cervical plexus. ubcutaneous tissue: - Itis absent. iii, Superficial fascia iv. Proper fascia: - It is absent. v. Submental lymph nodes: - They receive lymph from the tip of the tongue, the frontal teeth and gums, middle part of the inferior lip and soft tissue of the chin. Submandibular triangle (irigonum submandibulare or trigonum hyomandibulare): A) Borders: Superior: Mandible base Inferior: Anterior and posterior bellies of the digastric muscle — 38—B) Layers: 4 iSkin ~ _ Itis thin and movable. ~ Ithas hair, sweat glands and sebaceous glands. It is innervated by the raneus superior nervi transverses colli. ‘i, Subcutaneous tissue: - It contains the skin nerves and platysma muscle of the facial expression. ‘ii Superficial fascia: - Tt ereates the fascia sheaths for the skin nerves, vessels and platysma. iy. Proper fascia: - Itruns upto the hyoid bone, and then is divided into 2 laminae above the hyoid bone. “They are the superficial and deep laminae of the deep fascia. The salivary gland is lovated between these 2 laminae. ty space - It contains the submandibular salivary glands, submandibular lymph nodes, facial artery and vein and fatty tissue. vi. Deep lamina of the fascia: 2 - It covers the myelohyoid muscle. The lymph nodes of this region receive lymph from the superior lip, superior teeth gums, inferior angle of the lower lip. lateral part and back of the tongue, lateral inferior teeth and gums. Carotid triangle (irigonam caroticum ov trigonum Beclare): A) Borders: Medial: Superior belly of the omohyoid muscle Lateral: Medial margin of the sternocleidomastoid muscle «Superior: Posterior belly of the digastric muscle 8B) Layers: i Skin: Itis thin and movable + It has sweat glands and sebaceous glands = It is innervated by the inferior and superior branches of the nervus transversus colli ii, Subeutaneous tissue: = It contains the skin neryes, external jugular vei iii, Superficial fascia: - It covers the arteries, veins and nerves. iv, Proper fascia v. Deep fascia: - It is absent. vi, Endocervical fascia: It consists of 2 laminae. They are the lamina parietalis and lamina visceralis. The lamina parietalis creates the sheaths for the main vascular nervous bundle of the and platysma muscle, —— 139 —