HUNTINGTONS PROCEDURE Also known as ipsilateral vascularized fibula transfer used to reconstruct large tibial defect ,particularly in children. Usually involves using fibula bone from the same leg to replace a section of tibia that is missing or damaged First suggested by Kahn in 1884 for pseudoarthrosis of tibia • First successfully done by Huntington in […]
Thompson’s approach to Radial Shaft
Courtesy: Hans Kreder, University of Toronto, Canada
Modified Stoppa’s Approach for Acetabulum fractures
Courtesy: Srinivas Kasha, Ashok Shyam, IORG, OrthoTV
Giant Cell Tumor
Epidemiology Giant cell tumors account for approximately five percent of all primary bone tumors. Most commonly affect patients between twenty and forty years of age. There is a slight female predominance. Tumors usually present as solitary lesions. Multicentric giant cell tumors are rare, occurring in one to two percent of cases, and may be synchronous […]
Developmental Foot Deformities in Patients with Connective Tissue Disorders
Introduction Foot deformities across syndromic conditions often share common underlying factors: Generalized joint laxity Bone deformities Hypotonia and hypermobility These deformities account for a significant proportion of orthopaedic complaints in patients with genetic and connective tissue disorders. The most common contributors include: Increased ligamentous laxity Muscle hypotonia Excessive joint mobility Syndromes Covered in This Review […]
Acromioclavicular Joint Separations
Definition Acromioclavicular joint separations are disruptions of the acromioclavicular joint complex. Injuries often involve both: Acromioclavicular ligaments Coracoclavicular ligaments Epidemiology Common in young and active adults. Frequently seen in athletes. High incidence in individuals exposed to direct shoulder trauma such as cyclists and football players. Mechanism of Injury Most commonly caused by: Direct blow […]
Ceramic on Highly Crosslinked Poly in Hip Arthroplasty
Courtesy: Harish Bhende, Ashok Shyam, IORG, OrthoTV
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
Brown Sequard Syndrome
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
Ceramic Bearing in Revision THA
Courtesy: Stephen Kurtz, Ashok Shyam, IORG, OrthoTV
Oxinium and XLPE in Total Hip Replacement
Courtesy: Vijay Bose, Ashok Shyam, IORG, OrthoTV
Are Ceramic Heads the Answer?
Courtesy: Stephen Kurtz, Ashok SHyam, IORG, OrthoTV
Modified Dunn procedure for Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
Courtesy: K. Siebenrock Hip Symposium 2016
Scapular Dyskinesia
Introduction Scapular Dyskinesis (SD) refers to an alteration in normal scapular motion and positioning. Leads to disruption of the scapulohumeral rhythm (SHR). It is not a diagnosis or isolated injury, but a functional impairment. Commonly occurs secondary to shoulder girdle pathology. Prevalence in Athletes 61% in overhead athletes (throwers, swimmers, tennis players) 33% in non-overhead […]
Bioabsorbable Implants in Orthopaedic Surgery
Definition Bioabsorbable implants are materials that gradually degrade within the body, are absorbed, and are ultimately excreted after fulfilling their intended function. Introduction Internal fixation implants for fractures are generally required only temporarily, until fracture union occurs. Metallic implants often necessitate a second surgical procedure for removal, which involves: Additional patient discomfort Increased financial cost Risk of […]