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MIS Bunion Correction

Courtesy: Dr Paul Kim MD, MIS Foot and Ankle Surgeon, California Orthopaedics and Spine, California, USA

Gait Analysis in Children and Paediatric Ortho Updates

Courtesy: NewYorkOrtho

Paediatric Flatfeet and Claw toes

Courtesy: Dr Baljinder Dhinsa, Foot and Ankle Surgeon, London, UK Pes Planus / Planovalgus Definition Traditionally described as loss of the medial longitudinal arch. More complex deformity involving: Hindfoot valgus Subtalar joint subluxation Forefoot abduction Forefoot supination Possible Achilles tendon tightness Flexible Flatfoot Epidemiology Infants are normally born with flat feet. Development of the medial […]

“Know your Plastic” in Knee Replacement

Courtesy: N Suresh Cheppaly MD, MS, Assistant Professor, University of New Mexico, ALbuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Examination Of The Gluteus Maximus Function

Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Examination Of The Gluteus Maximus Function

Examination Of S1 Nerve Root

Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA EXAMINATION OF S1 NERVE ROOT SENSORY EXAMINATION REFLEXES MOTOR EXAMINATION SENSORY EXAMINATION Checking sensation in the dermatomal distribution of the S1 nerve, which includes lateral aspect of foot. REFLEX EXAMINATION Testing the ankle reflex (Achilles reflex), which is primarily innervated by the S1 nerve root. […]

Clinical Exam of Upper limb Nerve Injuries

How Do You Examine for the Teres Major Muscle?

Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA

Clinical Evaluation of the Hamstring Muscles

Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Three Hamstring muscles 1. Biceps femoris 2. Semitendinosus 3. Semimembranosus Biceps femoris:- Long head: Origin- ischium Insertion- fibular head Short head: Origin- femur Insertion- along with long head laterally on the fibula Semitendinosus:- Origin- common origin with biceps femoris muscle, then separated from the Biceps […]

Hamstrings Injuries

Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA

Lesions Of The Sciatic Nerve and Its Branches

Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Sciatic Nerve Anatomy Sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body. Originates from L4, L5, S1, S2, and S3 nerve roots. Contains two major components: tibial nerve and common peroneal (fibular) nerve. Travels through gluteal region and posterior thigh. Usually divides into tibial and common […]

Vitamin D Deficiency and its Implications

Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY Vitamin D is important for the proper maturation and development of bone and it also boosts our immunity. We use the term “deficiency” if the vitamin D level is below 20 ng/ ml. We use the term “insufficiency” if the vitamin D level […]