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Anatomy of the Lumbosacral Plexus

Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Overview The lumbosacral plexus is a complex network of nerves that supplies: Lower limb Gluteal region Perineum It is formed by the combination of lumbar and sacral nerve roots, with the sciatic nerve being its largest and most important component. Formation of the Lumbosacral Plexus Nerve […]

EUROSPINE 2020

EUROSPINE 2020 (The Spine Society of Europe) Dates: 07-09 October 2020 Location: Reed Messe Wien, Messeplatz 1, 1020 Wien (Austria) Website: https://www.eurospinemeeting.org/vienna2020 Important Dates Abstract submission starts Sunday, 15 December 2019 Online registration starts Wednesday, 15 January 2020 Abstract submission ends Sunday, 1 March 2020 Disclosure deadline Monday, 2 March 2020 Abstract author notification Mid-June 2020 Early […]

Felon involving the Hands

Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA   Felon (Fingertip Pulp Infection) Definition A felon is a localized abscess of the volar pulp of the fingertip Typically presents with: Pain Swelling Tenderness Key Concept It is a compartmental infection of the fingertip pulp Causes Usually due to direct bacterial inoculation Common Causes Needle […]

Paronychia involving the Fingers

Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA   Paronychia (Infection of the Nail Fold) Overview Paronychia is an infection involving: Nail fold surrounding fingernail or toenail One of the most common hand infections Types Acute paronychia Chronic paronychia Key Point These two types differ in: Cause Presentation Treatment Acute Paronychia Definition Acute, rapidly […]

Herpetic Whitlow

Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA   Herpetic Whitlow Overview Herpetic whitlow is a viral infection of the finger, most commonly the fingertip Caused by: Herpes simplex virus infection Nature of Disease Usually: Self-limiting Resolves without major complications Causes and Transmission Occurs via direct contact with infected secretions Common Routes Contact with […]