Source: Susan Mackinnon, Andrew Yee, University of Washington, St Louis, MO, USA
Archives for November 2011
Netter’s Concise Orthopaedic Anatomy
Netter’s Concise Orthopaedic Anatomy is a best-selling, portable, full-color resource excellent to have on hand during your orthopaedic rotation, residency, or as a quick look-up in practice. Jon C. Thompson presents the latest data in thoroughly updated diagnostic and treatment algorithms for all conditions while preserving the popular at-a-glance table format from the previous edition. […]
Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty
Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty Bijayendra Singh, Consultant Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon, UK. Introduction: In patients who have lost use of their rotator cuff and develop arthritis, the standard shoulder replacement does not work as it requires normal functioning rotator cuff muscles. This is a rather unusual solution to the problem of cuff tear arthropathy (arthritis). […]
Foot and Ankle Fellowship @ Australia
Clinical Fellowship Foot and Ankle Fellowship Aims: Post-graduate education in Foot and Ankle covering all areas of foot and ankle surgery, including trauma, elective reconstruction, neuropathic foot and ankle and sports medicine including arthroscopy. Ideal opportunity for research. Duration: One year Sponsorer: Brisbane Foot and Ankle Centre Previous Fellows: Mark S Davies, UK; James Calder, […]
Proximal Fifth Metatarsal Fractures
There are three types of fractures at the proximal fifth metatarsal 1-Avulsion fracture 2-Jones fracture 3-Stress fracture Zone I injury = avulsion fracture •Relative incidence =93% •An avulsion fracture at the base of the fifth metatarsal . due to sudden hindfoot inversion resulting in tension along the lateral band of plantar aponeurosis which inserts into […]
Orthopaedic Knowledge Update -5 Trauma
Comprehensive textbook Orthopaedic Trauma by William Ricci
Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship @ Auckland
Shoulder and Elbow fellowship Auckland, NewZealand Aims of Fellowship: Clinical experience in trauma, arthroplasty and arthroscopic surgery of the Shoulder and Elbow Duration: 6 months Sponsorer: North Shore Hospital, Auckland Value of Fellowship: Clinical experience in a broad range of shoulder and elbow surgery Career grade of applicant: Senior registrar or higher Eligibility of applicant: […]
Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome
Robodoc Cadaveric Study Fellowship
Research fellow for Robodoc cadaveric study Aims of Fellowship: To have developement of concept of robodoc surgery with idea of testing new software and hardware Duration: 1 year Sponsorer: Samsung Medical Center(Sungyungkwan university) Stipend: 1000-1500$ approx Career grade of applicant: Senior Registrar Eligibility of applicant: MD/MS Miscellaneous requirements: Visa Contact Person for Applications: Prof. Lim […]
Surgical Release for Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Source: http://nervesurgery.wustl.edu Tarsal tunnel syndrome describes the compression of the tibial nerve through the tarsal tunnel which results in pain and numbness in the plantar aspect of the foot. The tibial nerve has three major branches which include the calcaneal, medial plantar, and lateral plantar nerve branches. There are two primary structures responsible for compression […]
Dupuytren’s Disease Simplified
Courtesy: Charles Eaton MD, Dupuytrens Research Group Multimedia presentation on Dupuytren’s Disease: History, Aetilogy, Pathogenesis, Pathoanatomy, Clinical presentation, Investigations, Principles of Surgery, Complications and long term outcome
Anterior Transposition of Ulnar Nerve Surgical Technique
Courtesy: Susan Mackinnon, Andrew Yee, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, USA
Biomaterials for the FRCSOrth
Courtesy: Rishi Dhir, FRCSOrth, Harlow, UK
Evolution of Cartilage Restoration
Courtesy: Lecture by Prof Freddie Fu on Platelet Rich Plasma at the OrthoBiologic Institute
Compartment Syndrome of the Hand and Fingers
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, ohio, USA Compartment syndrome of the hand often results from iatrogenic injuries due to IVs or A-lines. Other etiologies include snake bites, crush injuries to the hand, burns, trauma, and prolonged pressure. Anatomy 10 compartments in the hand: 4 dorsal interossei 1 hypothenar compartment 3 volar interossei 1 […]
Scapulothoracic Dissociation
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Education video discussing the condition and treatment of scapulothoracic dissociation. Scapulothoracic Dissociation is a rare entity that consists of disruption of the Scapulothoracic articulation. It is a traumatic lateral displacement of the scapula with intact skin. It has been described as closed, traumatic for-quarter amputation. Closed […]
Sports Medicine Fellowship in Canada
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Upper Extremity Reconstruction Fellowship Extensive experience with knee, shoulder reconstruction and upper extremity surgery is available through this fellowship. Duration: Six to twelve months Value of Fellowship: $50,000.00 Canadian Dollar Eligibility: The fellow should be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba. Closing date for Applications: […]
Dahlin’s Bone Tumours
The classic text on the Mayo Clinic’s experience with bone tumors is now in its updated Sixth Edition. Dahlin’s Bone Tumors presents a succinct, profusely illustrated summary of the largest single collection of well-diagnosed bone tumors anywhere in the world. The book contains a strong blend of archival material and new cases, and incorporates the latest […]
Injections around Foot and Ankle
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Conditions which cause pain and inflammation are treatable with the use of diagnostic and therapeutic injection. Ankle joint The ankle joint is formed by the articulation of the tibia and talus. Injection is done to alleviate pain occurring from trauma, arthritis, gout or other […]