Courtesy: Dr Rajesh Purushothaman, Orthopaedic Principles ICL by Dr Hitesh Gopalan
Archives for May 2012
Distal Humerus Fractures
Discussion on anatomical peculiarities of distal humerus fracture, riseborough and radin classification, distal humerus orif, distal humerus arthroplasty
Proximal Humerus Fracture ICL
Courtesy: Orthopaedic Principles ICL Kochi
Lisfranc Joint Injuries
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Lisfranc injuries are important and can be missed. Requires a high index of suspicion for its diagnosis. Lisfranc injuries can lead to an altered gait, midfoot arthritis and long-term disability. Anatomy The lisfranc ligament is a large oblique ligament that extends from the plantar aspect of […]
Monteggia Fracture Dislocation
Fracture of the proximal third of the ulna with dislocation of the radial head. Fracture is more common in children, rare in adults. Treatment depends on the age of the patient. There are four types of this fracture /dislocation. The normal position of the radial head and the shaft should line up with the capitellum […]
How do I avoid a two-stage procedure in Revision ACL reconstruction surgery?
Courtesy: Andy Williams, FRCSOrth, UK ; Ashok Shyam, IORG, OrthoTV
Deep Vein Thrombosis and Venous Thrombo Embolism
DVT (Deep vein Thrombosis) Factors that increases the risk of deep venous thrombosis as described by Virchow in 1856 include: Stasis Hypercoagulability Endothelial Trauma Thrombi below the popliteal fossa usually do not embolize. 50% of thrombi at or above the popliteal fossa will embolize The risk of thrombosis increased with trauma such […]
Asceptic Loosening- Dr Jacob’s Corner 2
64 year old lady with asceptic loosening of the cup 4 years postoperatively. What are the possible reasons for failure? How do we revise the cup? Do we need to revise the stem? What are the principles to be adhered to while revising? Courtesy:Dr Jacob Varghese, Lakeshore hospital, Kochi […]
Stanley Hoppenfeld’s Clinical Examination
This clear, concise manual fills the growing need for a text covering the process of physical examination of the spine and extremities. Serving students and clinicians as a functional guidebook, this text incorporates three important features: a tight consistent organization, an abundance of constructive illustrations, and an effective teaching method.
Job @ Kerala
Junior Orthopaedic surgeon at Sanjoe Hospital in Perumbavoor. Contact: Dr.Vincent K Chakkiath,, Orthopaedic dept.,, San Joe Hospital,, Kalady Road, Perumbavoor, Cochin, Kerala – 683542, Ph: o4842520656, +919847052255 Please mention Source: Orthopaedic Principles
Flexor Tendon Anatomy
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim The ability to flex the fingers consists of a system of flexor muscles in the forearm and their tendons are inserted into the bones of the fingers. A flexor tendon injury can cause loss of flexion (bending) of the fingers or thumb. Anatomy •Flexor digitorum profundus tendon : inserted into the […]
Lumbar Canal Stenosis
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim