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 […]
Tennis Elbow Revisited
Courtesy: Christian Schoch, Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon, Pfronten, Germany
Rationale and Advances in Reverse Shoulder Replacement
Courtesy: Prof Mohammed Imam, FRCS Tr and Orth, Consultant Upper Limb Surgeon, Surrey, UK
Arthroscopic Rotator cuff Repair
Courtesy: Paul Ragusa, Shoulder and ELbow Surgeon, Westchester, NewYork, USA
“Zebras” in Hand Surgery
Courtesy: Dr Jennifer Kargel MD, Director of Hand Surgery, Chief of Plastic Surgery at VA Dallas, Assistant Professor, UT SouthWestern, Dallas, Texas, USA “Zebras” in Hand Surgery Introduction In clinical medicine, the term “zebras” refers to rare or uncommon diagnoses, while “horses” represent common conditions encountered in routine practice. In hand surgery, most patients […]
Talar Fractures Current Concepts
Courtesy: Prof Lyndon Mason, Liverpool Foot and Ankle
Atlantoaxial Dislocation in Down’s Syndrome
Courtesy: Kshitij Chaudhary, Consultant Spine Surgeon, Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai, India
Carpal Instability for the FRCS Orth
Courtesy: Sreenadh Gella, Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK Carpal Instability – High-Yield Orthopedic Notes Introduction Carpal instability is an important cause of chronic wrist pain and dysfunction Frequently tested in: Viva examinations MCQs Clinical case discussions Requires understanding of: Wrist anatomy Ligament biomechanics Radiological patterns Management principles Basic Anatomy & Biomechanics […]