Congenital Vertical Talus is a condition in which there is dorsal subluxation/dislocation of navicular with equinus of the talus/ankle Isolated idiopathic CVT < 50% cases Bilateral cases: 50 % Associated Syndromes: Neuromuscular disorders Sacral agenesis Diastematomyelia Myelodysplasia Arthrogryposis Trisomy:- 13, 15 and 18 Pathoanatomy Hallmark: Dorsal subluxation/dislocation of navicular with equinus of the talus/ ankle […]
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Pirani Score was given by Dr. Shafique Pirani who is a Clinical Professor at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Pediatric Orthopaedics, at the University of British Columbia. This Score is a simple and reliable system to determine the severity and monitor progress in the Assessment and Treatment of Clubfoot Midfoot Score Sign 1. Medial Crease 2. Curved lateral border 3. […]
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Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (CTEV) is also called clubfoot which involves deformity in the ankle and foot with Cavus, Adduction, Varus, and Equinus deformity. Also called clubfoot Cavus Excessive arch of the foot Adduction Forefoot Varus Hindfoot varus with heel facing medially Equinus(Horse hoof shape of foot) Forefoot plantarflexed ( at the ankle and midtarsal region) […]
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Legg-calve-Perthes disease is characterized pathologically by AVN of the ossification center of the capital epiphysis, which is ultimately resorbed and replaced, resulting in various degrees of deformity of the femoral head and restricted joint motion. Etiology of Legg-calve-Perthes disease A. Trueta Hypothesis Limitation of blood supply (only blood supply, lateral epiphyseal artery) by compression of […]
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Osteoarthritis is a chronic joint disorder in which there is progressive softening and disintegration of articular cartilage accompanied by the new growth of cartilage and bone at the joint margins (osteophytes) and capsular fibrosis. See also: Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) See also: Knee Biomechanics INTRODUCTION ETIOLOGY AND INCITING FACTORS PATHOlOGY CLINICAL FEATURES DIAGNOSIS TREATMENT OPTIONS […]
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Amputation is the surgical removal of a limb or part of the limb through a bone or multiple bones. It is the removal of all or part of a limb or extremity such as an arm, leg, foot, hand, toe, or finger. See also: Limb Salvage Surgery: Principles Amputation Definition Amputation Surgical removal of limb […]
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Damage control orthopedics (DCO) is an approach that contains and stabilizes orthopedic injuries so that the patient’s overall physiology can improve. A principle of treatment designed to reduce the systemic burden of surgical procedures on the already traumatized patient See also: Fat Embolism Syndrome See also: Distraction Osteogenesis See also: External Fixator Principles See also: […]
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Diagnosis of tuberculosis can be made by following methods: Clinical Laboratory Radiological Histopathological All are explained in detail in the following pdf. See also: Tuberculosis of the Hip Joint See also: Spinal tuberculosis (Pott’s Spine) See also: Tuberculosis of the elbow joint Diagnosis of TB Diagnosis Clinical Presentation And Medical History Physical Examination Radiology Laboratory […]
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Shoulder Instability is important in early diagnosis and treatment. So here we discuss the different views to diagnose different pathology regarding unstable shoulder. IMAGING STUDIES on Shoulder Instability GLENOHUMERAL INSTABILITY Roentgenographic Findings: Anterior Posterior view Grashey View Axillary view West Point view Scapular Y view Stryker Notch View Anterior Posterior view: True AP Can be […]
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Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a practical, evidence-based approach to preventing patients and health workers from being harmed by avoidable infections. Effective IPC requires constant action at all levels of the health system, including policymakers, facility managers, health workers, and those who access health services. IPC is unique in the field of patient safety […]
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