Courtesy: Dr Deana Mercer MD, Associate Professor, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque,USA
The Evolution of AC Joint Injury Treatment
Courtesy: Associate Professor, Andreas Voss, Sportsorthopaedicum, Regensburg, Germany
PIP Joint Dislocations and Fracture Dislocations
Courtesy: Prof Abhijeet Wahegaonkar, Sancheti Hospital, Pune, India PIP Joint Fracture-Dislocations Definition Injury involving dislocation of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint with an associated fracture Most commonly involves the base of the middle phalanx articular surface Importance Commonly missed injury Delayed or inadequate treatment can lead to: Stiffness Instability Post-traumatic arthritis Loss of function […]
International Shoulder Instability Symposium 2
Courtesy: Dr Paul Sethi MD, Connecticut Dr Anand Murthi MD, Baltimore Dr Joseph Abboud MD, Rothman’s, Philadelphia Dr Anup Shah MD, San Antonio, Texas
ExtraCorporeal Irradiation Therapy in Malignant Bone Tumors
Courtesy: Dr Abhijeet Salunke, Gujarat Cancer Centre, Ahmedabad, India
Current Applications of Growth Factors in Knee Arthritis and Cartilage Repair
Courtesy: Sarav Shah MD, Consultant Shoulder Surgeon, New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, Massachussets, USA Articular Cartilage Defects of the Knee Articular cartilage is avascular and depends entirely on diffusion from synovial fluid for the supply of nutrients and oxygen. Due to the absence of blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics, the intrinsic repair capacity of articular […]
What Benefits does Technology bring in Orthopaedics?
Courtesy: Dr Jean Alain Epinette MD, President, European Hip Society Past President, French Society of Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
Congenital deformities of the Upper Limb
Courtesy: Dr Rishi Dhir, FRCS Tr and Orth, Consultant Upper Limb Surgeon, Princess Alexandra Hopsital, Harlow, UK INITIAL EVALUATION History Detailed history of presenting deformity. Antenatal history: Maternal illness Drug exposure Radiation exposure Determine whether the anomaly is: Isolated Part of a syndrome Reason for presentation: Functional limitation Cosmetic concern Associated systemic illness CLINICAL ASSESSMENT […]
Arthroplasty for Proximal Humerus fractures- Evidence and Decision-Making
Courtesy: Dr Saurabh Agarwal, FRCS Orth, Upper Limb Surgeon, Princess Royal University Hospital, London, UK
Femoral Stretch Test
Courtesy: Kshitij Chaudhary, Spine Surgeon, Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai, India https://orthopaedicprinciples.com/2020/05/clinical-examination-of-spine/
Ankle Fractures: Changing Thought Process and Revision
Courtesy: Prof Anish Kadakia MD, FAAOS, Professor of Orthopaedics, Director of Foot and Ankle Fellowship, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois,USA
Opioid Sparing Orthopaedic Surgery
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 […]