Introduction Pelvic fractures account for less than 5 percent of all skeletal injuries. They are clinically significant due to the high risk of severe hemorrhage. Approximately 10 percent of patients have associated visceral injuries, with an overall mortality rate of about 10 percent. In patients younger than 35 years, pelvic fractures are more commonly […]
Floor Reaction Orthosis
Courtesy: Orthopaedic Principles ICL Kochi by Dr Hitesh Gopalan FLOOR REACTION ORTHOSIS A PIECE OF PLASTIC CAN DO WONDERS IF PROPERLY FITTED – DR APJ ABDUL KALAM ORTHOSIS : AN ORTHOPAEDIC APPLIANCE / DEVICE DESIGNED TO CORRECT , PROTECT , SUPPORT OR ASSIST FUNCTION OF BODY PART FRO is custom made orthosis made of polypropylene […]
Dupuytren’s Disease: Past, Present, and Future
Courtesy: March 2019 Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Grand Rounds. A discussion of treatments and causes of Dupuytren’s Disease. Presented by: Nicholas Iannuzzi, MD Assistant Professor Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine University of Washington School of Medicine Brett A. Schiffman, MD Orthopaedic Surgery Resident (R4) Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine University of Washington School […]
Approach to Bone Tumours
Courtesy: Lalit Maini, MAMC, NewDelhi
Infections of the Finger
Infection of the finger is a common problem that can vary in severity. Serious infection of the fingers may require urgent surgical care. Felon •Deep infection of the soft pad, or pulp of the fingertip. Usually the result of a puncture wound. •Swelling or pus is trapped in the small compartments of the pulp or […]
Distal Radius Fractures
Courtesy: Dr Rajesh Purushothaman, Orthopaedic Principles ICL by Dr Hitesh Gopalan
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