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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 […]

Galeazzi Fracture Dislocation

Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA

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 […]