Osteochondritis dissecans is a condition of the joints that appears to affect subchondral bone primarily, with secondary effects on articular cartilage Osteochondritis Dissecans of the knee has been a disorder in which proper treatment guidelines have not been established Several aetiologies like, family history, repetitive micro-trauma, growth disorders, and ischemia—have been proposed One study identified the […]
Archives for March 2011
ACL and Ramp Lesions: When and How
Courtesy: Moira M. McCarthy, Ashok Shyam, IORG, OrthoTV
Hindfoot alignment and TKR
Persistent Hindfoot Valgus Causes Lateral Deviation of Weightbearing Axis after Total Knee Arthroplasty. Mullaji A, Shetty GM. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai, India, Abstract BACKGROUND: The weightbearing axis of the limb goes from the pelvis to the ground and includes the hindfoot. However, the influence of hindfoot alignment on mechanical axis and overall limb […]