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Current trends in Hand infection Management

Courtesy: Dr. David Fuller, MD, Associate Professor and Program Director of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cooper Medical School Saqib Rehman MD, Director of Orthopaedic Trauma, Temple University,Philadelphia, USA

Ganglion Cyst of the Foot

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

Monteggia fractures in Children

Courtesy: Kaye Wilkins MD and Lynn Staheli MD Monteggia fracture-dislocation in Children Definition A Monteggia lesion consists of: Ulna fracture (or plastic deformation) Radial head dislocation Important Note Term “Monteggia lesion” is preferred: Includes both fracture and dislocation components Historical Background Classified by José Luis Bado (1954) Bado classification: Most widely used clinically Bado […]

Carpal Bone ossification Age

Courtesy: Harry Benjamin Laing MD, Ortho M8

Forearm fractures in children

Courtesy: Kaye WIlkins MD Lynn Staheli MD www.global-help.org

Overview of Paediatric fractures

Courtesy: Kaye Wilkins MD Lynn Staheli MD www.global-help.org Pediatric Fractures – Basic Principles 1. Why Pediatric Fractures Are Unique A child is not a miniature adult. Pediatric fractures differ because children have: Increased osteogenic potential Faster healing Greater remodeling capacity These unique biological characteristics influence: Fracture patterns Healing behavior Treatment principles 2. Basic Bone […]

Glenohumeral Ligament of the Shoulder

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

Fractures of Distal Radius and Ulna by Kaye Wilkins MD

Courtesy: Kaye Wilkins and Global Health www.global-help.org Distal Radius & Ulna Fractures in Children Epidemiology Account for ~25–30% of all pediatric fractures Most common fracture in children Peak Age Boys: 13–14 years Girls: ~10 years Growth Contribution Distal radial physis: ~75–80% of radial growth Risk Growth arrest: ~4% Key Clinical Principle Always Assess Entire […]