Courtesy: Dr Scott Sigman MD, Massachusetts, USA
Complex Pelvic Ring and Acetabular fracture
Courtesy: Dr Jibanananda Satpathy, MD, MS, MRCSEd, FACS, FAAOS, Director of Trauma, VCU Virginia, USA
Femoral Head fractures
Courtesy: Dr Leandro Alves de Oliveira MD, COT Goiânia, Brazil
Hallux Rigidus for the FRCSOrth
Courtesy: Baljinder Dhinsa, FRCS Tr and Orth, Kent, UK Definition Hallux rigidus is a painful degenerative condition of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. Key Features Restricted range of motion (especially dorsiflexion) Periarticular osteophyte formation Progressive degenerative arthritis Terminology Hallux limitus Dorsal bunion Metatarsus primus elevatus Hallux rigidus is preferred as it reflects global joint stiffness […]
Revision Shoulder Arthroplasty
Courtesy: Robert Hudek MD, Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon, ATOS Clinic, Hamburg, Germany
Laminectomy +/- Fusion for Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
Courtesy: Brian Su MD, California Orthopaedics and Spine, California, USA
Enabling Technologies in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Courtesy: Jahangir John Asghar MD, Spine Surgeon, Paley’s Orthopaedic Institute, Florida, USA
Distal RadioUlnar Joint and Triangular FibroCartilage Complex
Courtesy: Ravi Viradia MD, Tennesse, United States TFCC and Distal Radioulnar Joint (DRUJ) Introduction The Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) is a key stabilizing structure on the ulnar side of the wrist. It plays a critical role in: Distal radioulnar joint stability Load transmission across the wrist Smooth forearm rotation Injuries to the TFCC commonly […]
Ankle Fractures: State of the Art
Courtesy: NYU Langone Orthopaedics
Blount’s Disease
Courtesy: Sean Tabaei, MD, Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, Assistant Professor, George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Washington DC, USA BACKGROUND In 1937, Blount described a progressive varus deformity of the proximal tibia in otherwise healthy children and adolescents. He originally termed the condition osteochondrosis deformans tibiae. The condition is now universally known as […]
Infections of the Foot and Ankle
Courtesy: Nijil Vasukutty, FRCS Orth, United Lincolnshire Hospitals, UK Infections of the Foot and Ankle Overview Foot and ankle infections range from superficial to life-threatening conditions Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are essential to prevent: Limb loss Systemic complications Systematic Approach to Infection Evaluate Based on Three Key Factors 1. Location Skin Soft tissue […]
Arthroscopic Anatomy of the Shoulder
Courtesy: Dr Saurabh Agarwal, Consultant Upper Limb Surgeon, Princess Royal University Hospitals, London, UK
Perthe’s Disease
? Courtesy: Amr Abdelgawad, Maimonaides Medical Centre, Brooklyn, New York, USA LEGG-CALVÉ-PERTHES DISEASE Introduction Perthes disease is a pediatric hip disorder characterized by: Avascular necrosis of the femoral head in a skeletally immature child. The condition is typically: Self-limiting with a disease course lasting approximately: 24 months Despite eventual healing, the femoral head may heal […]
Shoulder Injuries in Throwing Athletes
Courtesy: Mathew Binkley MD, Assistant Professor, University of Buffalo, NY, USA
Baker’s cyst in Children
Courtesy: Amr Abdelgawad, Maimonaides Medical Centre, Brooklyn, NY, USA Baker’s Cyst in Children Introduction A Baker’s cyst, also known as a popliteal cyst, is a fluid-filled swelling located in the popliteal fossa behind the knee. In children, Baker’s cysts are generally benign and self-limiting, and they differ significantly from adult Baker’s cysts, which are […]