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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 […]

Cavus foot

Courtesy: Amr Abdelgawad, Maimonaides Medical Centre, Brooklyn, NY, USA Cavus Foot (High-Arched Foot) Introduction Cavus foot refers to an abnormally high medial longitudinal arch of the foot. It is essentially the opposite of flatfoot deformity and is commonly associated with underlying neurological disorders. In many patients, cavus foot may be the first or only sign […]