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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

Flexor Tendon Anatomy

Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim The ability to flex the fingers consists of a system of flexor muscles in the forearm and their tendons are inserted into the bones of the fingers. A flexor tendon injury can cause loss of flexion (bending) of the fingers or thumb. Anatomy •Flexor digitorum profundus tendon : inserted into the […]

Lumbar Canal Stenosis

Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim

Adult Reconstruction by Richard Rothman and Javad Parvizi

OPERATIVE TECHNIQUES IN ADULT RECONSTRUCTION SURGERY Written by experts from leading institutions around the world, this superbly illustrated volume focuses on mastery of operative techniques and also provides a thorough understanding of how to select the best procedure, how to avoid complications, and what outcomes to expect. The user-friendly format is ideal for quick preoperative […]

Primary Hip Replacement – ABOS Orthopedic Surgery Board Exam Review

Courtesy: Joshua Rozell MD Adult Reconstruction NYU Langone Orthopaedics NYU, USA

Primary Knee Replacement – ABOS Orthopedic Surgery Board Exam Review

Courtesy: Vinay Agarwal MD, Division of Adult Reconstruction NYU Langone Orthopaedics NY, USA

Clinical Research for Surgeons by Mohit Bhandari

Readable, relevant, and interesting…this book cuts through jargon, recapitulates key concepts, and clarifies with current examples from the literature…recommend[ed].–Doody’s Review Clinical Research for Surgeons is a practical guide for understanding, planning, conducting, and evaluating surgical research. It covers the principles of evidence-based surgery and applies these principles to the design of suitable research studies. The […]