Courtesy: Cameroon Cook, Brisbane, Australia
Elbow Arthroscopy: Setup and Portals
Introduction Elbow arthroscopy is a technically demanding procedure due to the small joint space and the close proximity of major neurovascular structures. Careful patient positioning, portal placement, and thorough knowledge of anatomy are essential for safe and effective surgery. Indications Common indications for elbow arthroscopy include: Loose bodies (free or attached) Primary osteoarthritis with […]
Humeral Shaft Fracture Treatment
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
Shoulder Dislocations
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Shoulder dislocation refers to dislocation of Glenohumeral joint. It is the most commonly dislocated joint in the human body. Eg: When shoulder dislocates anteriorly –the anteroinferior part of the labrum gets injured-BANKART LESION The labrum reinforces the glenoid cavity and acts like a guard between […]
ACL Injury, Reconstruction and Return to Sport
Courtesy: Sarav Shah, MD, Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon, New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA, USA Visit Dr Hitesh Gopalan
Knee Arthroplasty MCQs for the FRCS Orth
Courtesy: Zaid Al-Rab, Founder, OrthoPass, Leeds, UK Overview Catastrophic polyethylene wear is a serious complication in total knee replacement, often leading to implant failure. Contributing Factors 1. Surgical Factors Component malalignment Instability Poor ligament balancing 2. Patient Factors High activity levels Obesity 3. Polyethylene Factors Thin inserts Sterilization method Implant design Critical Threshold Polyethylene thickness […]
MRI Hip Made Easy
Courtesy: Syed Intekhab Alam, MSK Radiologist, Doha, Qatar
Patellar Resurfacing in TKR
Courtesy: Michael Decker, Assistant Professor and Arthroplasty Surgeon, University of New Mexico, ALbuquerque, USA
Remplissage and Labral Repair
Courtesy: Patrick Denard, MD, Oregon Shoulder Institute, Oregon, USA
Piriformis Syndrome
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
Vitamin D Resistant Rickets
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
Maisonneuve Fracture of Ankle
Courtesy: Prof Nabil EBraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Definition Maisonneuve fracture is a proximal fibular fracture associated with an unstable syndesmotic injury of the ankle. It is an important injury because the ankle injury may appear minor while significant instability exists at the syndesmosis. Why is it Commonly Missed? The injury may present without: […]
Update in the Management of Acetabular Defects
Courtesy: Neil Sheth, MD, Chief of Orthopaedcis, Hospital for the University of Pennsylvania, USA
Multi-Ligament Knee Injuries
Courtesy: Dr Peter MacDonald, FRCS, President-Elect, American Shoulder and Elbow Society, Past President, Canadian Orthopaedic Association
Coxa Vara in Children
Courtesy: Prof Hitesh Shah, Professor of Paediatric Orthopaedics, KMC Manipal, India Coxa Vara in Children Introduction Coxa vara is a pediatric hip deformity characterized by a decreased femoral neck-shaft angle. The condition alters: Hip biomechanics Abductor function Limb alignment If progressive, it can lead to gait abnormalities, limb shortening, and long-term hip dysfunction. Normal […]