smoh/medical-transcriptions huggingface dataset:
CT Head, Facial Bones, Cervical Spine - 1  ( Orthopedic)
Description:  Motor vehicle collision.  CT head without contrast, CT facial bones without contrast, and CT cervical spine without contrast.  

CT HEAD WITHOUT CONTRAST, CT FACIAL BONES WITHOUT CONTRAST, AND CT CERVICAL SPINE WITHOUT CONTRAST,REASON FOR EXAM: , Motor vehicle collision.,CT HEAD,TECHNIQUE: , Noncontrast axial CT images of the head were obtained without contrast.,FINDINGS: , There is no acute intracranial hemorrhage, mass effect, midline shift, or extra-axial fluid collection.  The ventricles and cortical sulci are normal in shape and configuration.  The gray/white matter junctions are well preserved.  No calvarial fracture is seen.,IMPRESSION:  ,Negative for acute intracranial disease.,CT FACIAL BONES WITHOUT CONTRAST,TECHNIQUE:  ,Noncontrast axial CT images of the facial bones were obtained with coronal reconstructions.,FINDINGS:,  There is no facial bone fracture.  The maxilla and mandible are intact.  The visualized paranasal sinuses are clear.  The temporomandibular joints are intact.  The nasal bone is intact.  The orbits are intact.  The extra-ocular muscles and orbital nerves are normal.  The orbital globes are normal.,IMPRESSION: , No evidence for a facial bone fracture.,CT CERVICAL SPINE WITHOUT CONTRAST,TECHNIQUE: , Noncontrast axial CT images of the cervical spine were obtained with sagittal and coronal reconstructions.,FINDINGS: , There is a normal lordosis of the cervical spine, no fracture or subluxation is seen.  The vertebral body heights are normal.  The intervertebral disk spaces are well preserved.  The atlanto-dens interval is normal.  No abnormal anterior cervical soft tissue swelling is seen.  There is no spinal compression deformity.,IMPRESSION: , Negative for a facial bone fracture.
CT C-Spine  ( Orthopedic)
Description:  Common CT C-Spine template

TECHNIQUE: , Sequential axial CT images were obtained through the cervical spine without contrast.  Additional high resolution coronal and sagittal reconstructed images were also obtained for better visualization of the osseous structures.  ,FINDINGS: , The cervical spine demonstrates normal alignment and mineralization with no evidence of fracture, dislocation, or spondylolisthesis.  The vertebral body heights and disc spaces are maintained.  The central canal is patent.  The pedicles and posterior elements are intact.  The paravertebral soft tissues are within normal limits.  The atlanto-dens interval and the dens are intact.  The visualized lung apices are clear.,IMPRESSION: , No acute abnormalities.
CT Head and C Spine  ( Orthopedic)
Description:  Motor vehicle collision.  CT head without contrast and CT cervical spine without contrast.  Noncontrast axial CT images of the head were obtained.

CT HEAD WITHOUT CONTRAST AND CT CERVICAL SPINE WITHOUT CONTRAST,REASON FOR EXAM: , Motor vehicle collision.,CT HEAD WITHOUT CONTRAST,TECHNIQUE:,  Noncontrast axial CT images of the head were obtained.,FINDINGS: , There is no acute intracranial hemorrhage, mass effect, midline shift, or extra-axial fluid collection.  The ventricles and cortical sulci are normal in shape and configuration.  The gray/white matter junctions are well preserved.  There is no calvarial fracture.  The visualized paranasal sinuses and mastoid air cells are clear.,IMPRESSION: , Negative for acute intracranial disease.,CT CERVICAL SPINE,TECHNIQUE:  ,Noncontrast axial CT images of the cervical spine were obtained.  Sagittal and coronal images were obtained.,FINDINGS:,  Straightening of the normal cervical lordosis is compatible with patient position versus muscle spasms.  No fracture or subluxation is seen.  Anterior and posterior osteophyte formation is seen at C5-C6.  No abnormal anterior cervical soft tissue swelling is seen.  No spinal compression is noted.  The atlanto-dens interval is normal.  There is a large retention cyst versus polyp within the right maxillary sinus.,IMPRESSION:,1.  Straightening of the normal cervical lordosis compatible with patient positioning versus muscle spasms.,2.  Degenerative disk and joint disease at C5-C6.,3.  Retention cyst versus polyp of the right maxillary sinus.
Consult - Back & Leg Pain  ( Orthopedic)
Description:  The patient has been suffering from intractable back and leg pain.

Her axial back pain is greatly improved, but not completely eradicated.  There is absolutely no surgery at this point in time that would be beneficial for her axial back pain due to her lumbar internal disc disruption.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY:,  Significant for anxiety disorder.,PAST SURGICAL HISTORY: , Foot surgery, abdominal surgery, and knee surgery.,CURRENT MEDICATIONS:,  Lipitor and Lexapro.,ALLERGIES: , She is allergic to sulfa medications.,SOCIAL HISTORY: , She is married, retired.  Denies tobacco or ethanol use.,FAMILY HISTORY:,  Father died of mesothelioma.  Mother gastric problems.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: , No recent history of night sweats, fevers, weight loss, visual changes, loss of consciousness, convulsion, or dysphagia.  Otherwise, review of systems is unremarkable, and a detailed history can be found in the patient's chart.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:,  Physical exam can be found in great detail in the patient's chart.,ASSESSMENT AND PLAN:  ,The patient is suffering from multilevel lumbar internal disc disruption as well as an element of lumbar facet joint syndrome.  Her lumbar facet joints were denervated approximately 6 months ago.  The denervation procedure helped her axial back pain approximately 40% when standing.  With extension and rotation it helped her axial back pain approximately 70%.  She is now able to swing a golf club.  She was unable to swing a golf club due to the rotational movements before her rhizotomy.  She is currently playing golf.  Her L4 radicular symptoms have resolved since her therapeutic transforaminal injection.,I am going to have her fitted with a low profile back brace and I am starting her on diclofenac 75 mg p.o. b.i.d.  We will follow her up in 1 month's time.,
CT C-Spine - 1   ( Orthopedic)
Description:  Axial images through the cervical spine with coronal and sagittal reconstructions.

EXAM: , CT cervical spine.,REASON FOR EXAM: , MVA, feeling sleepy, headache, shoulder and rib pain.,TECHNIQUE:,  Axial images through the cervical spine with coronal and sagittal reconstructions.,FINDINGS:,  There is reversal of the normal cervical curvature at the vertebral body heights.  The intervertebral disk spaces are otherwise maintained.  There is no prevertebral soft tissue swelling.  The facets are aligned.  The tip of the clivus and occiput appear intact.  On the coronal reconstructed sequence, there is satisfactory alignment of C1 on C2, no evidence of a base of dens fracture.,The included portions of the first and second ribs are intact.  There is no evidence of a posterior element fracture.  Included portions of the mastoid air cells appear clear.  There is no CT evidence of a moderate or high-grade stenosis.,IMPRESSION: , No acute process, cervical spine.
CT C-Spine - 2  ( Orthopedic)
Description:   CT cervical spine for trauma.  CT examination of the cervical spine was performed without contrast.  Coronal and sagittal reformats were obtained for better anatomical localization.

EXAM:,  CT cervical spine (C-spine) for trauma.,FINDINGS:,  CT examination of the cervical spine was performed without contrast.  Coronal and sagittal reformats were obtained for better anatomical localization.  Cervical vertebral body height, alignment and interspacing are maintained.  There is no evidence of fractures or destructive osseous lesions.  There are no significant degenerative endplate or facet changes.  No significant osseous central canal or foraminal narrowing is present.,IMPRESSION: , Negative cervical spine.
Closed Reduction - 1  ( Orthopedic)
Description:  Right distal both-bone forearm fracture.  Closed reduction under conscious sedation and application of a splint was warranted.

PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Right distal both-bone forearm fracture.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Right distal both-bone forearm fracture.,INDICATIONS:,  Mr. ABC is a 10-year-old boy who suffered a fall resulting in a right distal both-bone forearm fracture.  Upon evaluation by Orthopedic Surgery team in the emergency department, it was determined that a closed reduction under conscious sedation and application of a splint was warranted.  This was discussed with the parents who expressed verbal and written consent.,PROCEDURE:,  Conscious sedation was achieved via propofol via the emergency department staff.  Afterwards, traction with re-creation of the injury pattern was utilized to achieve reduction of the patient's fracture.  This was confirmed with image intensifier.  Subsequently, the patient was placed into a splint.  The patient was aroused from conscious sedation and at this time it was noted that he had full sensation throughout radial, median, and ulnar nerve distributions and positive extensor pollicis longus, flexor pollicis longus, dorsal and palmar interossei.,DISPOSITION:  ,Post-reduction x-rays revealed good alignment in the AP x-rays.  The lateral x-rays also revealed adequate reduction.  At this time, we will allow the patient to be discharged home and have him follow up with Dr. XYZ in one week.
Closed Reduction - 2  ( Orthopedic)
Description:  Left distal both-bone forearm fracture.  Closed reduction with splint application with use of image intensifier.

PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Left distal both-bone forearm fracture.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Left distal both-bone forearm fracture.,PROCEDURE:,  Closed reduction with splint application with use of image intensifier.,INDICATIONS: , Mr. ABC is an 11-year-old boy who sustained a fall on 07/26/2008.  Evaluation in the emergency department revealed both-bone forearm fracture.  Considering the amount of angulation, it was determined that we should proceed with conscious sedation and closed reduction.  After discussion with parents, verbal and written consent was obtained.,DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURE:  ,The patient was induced with propofol for conscious sedation via the emergency department staff.  After it was confirmed that appropriate sedation had been reached, a longitudinal traction in conjunction with re-creation of the injury maneuver was applied reducing the fracture.  Subsequently, this was confirmed with image intensification, a sugar-tong splint was applied and again reduction was confirmed with image intensifier.  The patient was aroused from anesthesia and tolerated the procedure well.  Post-reduction plain films revealed some anterior displacement of the distal fragment.  At this time, it was determined this fracture proved to be unstable.,DISPOSITION: , After review of the reduction films, it appears that there is some element of fracture causing displacement.  We will proceed to the operating room for open reduction and internal fixation versus closed reduction and percutaneous pinning as our operative schedule allows.,
Carpal Tunnel Release - Endoscopic  ( Orthopedic)
Description:  Carpal tunnel syndrome.  Endoscopic carpal tunnel release.  After administering appropriate antibiotics and MAC anesthesia, the upper extremity was prepped and draped in the usual standard fashion, the arm was exsanguinated with Esmarch, and the tourniquet inflated to 250 mmHg.

PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS:,  Carpal tunnel syndrome.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Carpal tunnel syndrome.,TITLE OF PROCEDURE: , Endoscopic carpal tunnel release.,ANESTHESIA: , MAC,PROCEDURE: , After administering appropriate antibiotics and MAC anesthesia, the upper extremity was prepped and draped in the usual standard fashion, the arm was exsanguinated with Esmarch, and the tourniquet inflated to 250 mmHg.,I made a transverse incision one fingerbreadth proximal to the distal volar wrist crease.  Dissection was carried down to the antebrachial fascia, which was cut in a distally based fashion.  Bipolar electrocautery was used to maintain meticulous hemostasis.  I then performed an antebrachial fasciotomy proximally.  I entered the extra bursal space deep into the transverse carpal ligament and used the spatula probe and then the dilators and then the square probe to enlarge the area.  Great care was taken to feel the washboard undersurface of the transverse carpal ligament and the hamate on the ulnar side.  Great care was taken with placement.  A good plane was positively identified.  I then placed the endoscope in and definitely saw the transverse striations of the deep surface of the transverse carpal ligament.,Again, I felt the hook of the hamate ulnar to me.  I had my thumb on the distal aspect of the transverse carpal ligament.  I then partially deployed the blade, and starting 1 mm from the distal edge, the transverse carpal ligament was positively identified.  I pulled back and cut and partially tightened the transverse carpal ligament.  I then feathered through the distal ligament and performed a full-thickness incision through the distal half of the ligament.  I then checked to make sure this was properly performed and then cut the proximal aspect.  I then entered the carpal tunnel again and saw that the release was complete, meaning that the cut surfaces of the transverse carpal ligament were separated; and with the scope rotated, I could see only one in the field at a time.  Great care was taken and at no point was there any longitudinal structure cut.  Under direct vision through the incision, I made sure that the distal antebrachial fascia was cut.  Following this, I irrigated and closed the skin.  The patient was dressed and sent to the recovery room in good condition.
Carpal Tunnel Release - Open  ( Orthopedic)
Description:  Carpal tunnel syndrome.  Open carpal tunnel release.  A longitudinal incision was made in line with the 4th ray.  The dissection was carried down to the superficial aponeurosis, which was cut.  The distal edge of the transverse carpal ligament was identified with a hemostat. 

PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Carpal tunnel syndrome.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Carpal tunnel syndrome.,TITLE OF PROCEDURE:  ,Open carpal tunnel release.,COMPLICATIONS:  ,None.,PROCEDURE IN DETAIL:  ,After administering appropriate antibiotics and general anesthesia the Left upper extremity was prepped and draped in the usual standard fashion.  The arm was exsanguinated with Esmarch, and the tourniquet inflated to 250 mmHg.,A longitudinal incision was made in line with the 4th ray.  The dissection was carried down to the superficial aponeurosis, which was cut.  The distal edge of the transverse carpal ligament was identified with a hemostat.  The hemostat was gently placed under the transverse carpal ligament to protect the contents of the carpal tunnel, and the ligament was cut on its ulnar side with a knife directly onto the hemostat.  The antebrachial fascia was cut proximally under direct vision with scissors.,After irrigating the wound with copious amounts of normal saline, the skin was repaired with 4-0 nylon interrupted stitches.,Marcaine with epinephrine was injected into the wound, which was then dressed and splinted.  The patient was sent to the recovery room in good condition, having tolerated the procedure well.
Carpal Tunnel Release - 9  ( Orthopedic)
Description:  Right carpal tunnel release.  Right carpal tunnel syndrome.  This is a 54-year-old female who was complaining of right hand numbness and tingling of the median distribution and has elected to undergo carpal tunnel surgery secondary to failure of conservative management.

PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS:,  Right carpal tunnel syndrome.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS:, Right carpal tunnel syndrome.,PROCEDURE:,  Right carpal tunnel release.,ANESTHESIA:,  Bier block to the right hand.,TOTAL TOURNIQUET TIME: , 20 minutes.,COMPLICATIONS: , None.,DISPOSITION: , Stable to PACU.,ESTIMATED BLOOD LOSS: , Less than 10 cc.,GROSS OPERATIVE FINDINGS:,  We did find a compressed right median nerve upon entering the carpal tunnel, otherwise, the structures of the carpal canal are otherwise unremarkable.  No evidence of tumor was found.,BRIEF HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:  ,This is a 54-year-old female who was complaining of right hand numbness and tingling of the median distribution and has elected to undergo carpal tunnel surgery secondary to failure of conservative management.,PROCEDURE: , The patient was taken to the operative room and placed in the supine position.  The patient underwent a Bier block by the Department of Anesthesia on the upper extremity.  The upper extremity was prepped and draped in usual sterile fashion and left free.  Attention was drawn then to the palm of the hand.  We did identify area of incision that we would make, which was located over the carpal tunnel.,Approximately, 1.5 cm incision was made using a #10 blade scalpel.  Dissection was carried through the skin and fascia over the palm down to the carpal tunnel taking care during dissection to avoid any branches of nerves.  Carpal tunnel was then entered and the rest of the transverse carpal ligament was incised sharply with a #10 scalpel.  We inspected the median nerve and found that it was flat and compressed from the transverse carpal ligament.  We found no evidence of tumor or space occupying lesion in the carpal tunnel.  We then irrigated copiously.  Tourniquet was taken down at that time and pressure was held.  There was no evidence of obvious bleeders.  We approximated the skin with nylon and placed a postoperative dressing with a volar splint.  The patient tolerated the procedure well.  She was placed back in the gurney and taken to PACU.
Carpal Tunnel Release - 6  ( Orthopedic)
Description:  Left carpal tunnel release.  Left carpal tunnel syndrome.  Severe compression of the median nerve on the left at the wrist.

PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Left carpal tunnel syndrome.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS:,  Left carpal tunnel syndrome.,OPERATIVE PROCEDURE PERFORMED:,  Left carpal tunnel release.,FINDINGS:,  Showed severe compression of the median nerve on the left at the wrist.,SPECIMENS:  ,None.,FLUIDS:,  500 mL of crystalloids.,URINE OUTPUT:,  No Foley catheter.,COMPLICATIONS: , None.,ANESTHESIA: , General through a laryngeal mask.,ESTIMATED BLOOD LOSS: , None.,CONDITION: , Resuscitated with stable vital signs.,INDICATION FOR THE OPERATION: , This is a case of a very pleasant 65-year-old forensic pathologist who I previously had performed initially a discectomy and removal of infection at 6-7, followed by anterior cervical discectomy with anterior interbody fusion at C5-6 and C6-7 with spinal instrumentation.  At the time of initial consultation, the patient was also found to have bilateral carpal tunnel and for which we are addressing the left side now.  Operation, expected outcome, risks, and benefits were discussed with him for most of the risk would be that of infection because of the patient's diabetes and a previous history of infection in the form of pneumonia.  There is also the possibility of bleeding as well as the possibility of injury to the median nerve on dissection.  He understood this risk and agreed to have the procedure performed.,DESCRIPTION OF THE PROCEDURE: , The patient was brought to the operating room, awake, alert, not in any form of distress.  After smooth induction of anesthesia and placement of a laryngeal mask, he remained supine on the operating table.  The left upper extremity was then prepped with Betadine soap and antiseptic solution.  After sterile drapes were laid out, an incision was made following inflation of blood pressure cuff to 250 mmHg.  Clamp time approximately 30 minutes.  An incision was then made right in the mid palm area between the thenar and hypothenar eminence.  Meticulous hemostasis of any bleeders were done.  The fat was identified.  The palmar aponeurosis was identified and cut and this was traced down to the wrist.  There was severe compression of the median nerve.  Additional removal of the aponeurosis was performed to allow for further decompression.  After this was all completed, the area was irrigated with saline and bacitracin solution and closed as a single layer using Prolene 4-0 as interrupted vertical mattress stitches.  Dressing was applied.  The patient was brought to the recovery.
Carpal Tunnel Release - 7  ( Orthopedic)
Description:   Right carpal tunnel syndrome.  Right carpal tunnel release.

PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Right carpal tunnel syndrome.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS:,  Right carpal tunnel syndrome.,PROCEDURE PERFORMED: , Right carpal tunnel release.,PROCEDURE NOTE:  ,The right upper extremity was prepped and draped in the usual fashion.  IV sedation was supplied by the anesthesiologist.  A local block using 6 cc of 0.5% Marcaine was used at the transverse wrist crease using a 25 gauge needle, superficial to the transverse carpal ligament.,The upper extremity was exsanguinated with a 6 inch ace wrap.,Tourniquet time was less than 10 minutes at 250 mmHg.,An incision was used in line with the third web space just to the ulnar side of the thenar crease.  It was carried sharply down to the transverse wrist crease.  The transverse carpal ligament was identified and released under direct vision.  Proximal to the transverse wrist crease it was released subcutaneously.  During the entire procedure care was taken to avoid injury to the median nerve proper, the recurrent median, the palmar cutaneous branch, the ulnar neurovascular bundle and the superficial palmar arch.  The nerve appeared to be mildly constricted.  Closure was routine with running 5-0 nylon.  A bulky hand dressing as well as a volar splint was applied and the patient was sent to the outpatient surgery area in good condition.
Carpal Tunnel Release - 5  ( Orthopedic)
Description:  Bilateral open carpal tunnel release.

PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS:  ,Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral.,ANESTHESIA:,  General,NAME OF OPERATION: , Bilateral open carpal tunnel release.,FINDINGS AT OPERATION: , The patient had identical, very thick, transverse carpal ligaments, with dull synovium.,PROCEDURE:  ,Under satisfactory anesthesia, the patient was prepped and draped in a routine manner on both upper extremities.  The right upper extremity was exsanguinated, and the tourniquet inflated.  A curved incision was made at the the ulnar base, carried through the subcutaneous tissue and superficial fascia, down to the transverse carpal ligament.  This was divided under direct vision along its ulnar border, and wound closed with interrupted nylon.  The wound was injected, and a dry, sterile dressing was applied.  An identical procedure was done to the opposite side.  The patient left the operating room in satisfactory condition.