Courtesy: Dr Amr Abdelgawad, Maimonaodes Medical Centre, NY, USA
ACL Injuries in Children
Courtesy: Nirav Pandya MD, Associate Professor, Chief of Paediatric Orthopaedics, University of California at San Francisco(UCSF), USA Pediatric Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Introduction Previously considered rare in children Reason: Ligaments stronger than bone — injuries occurred at physis or tibial spine Current Trend Rapidly increasing incidence Why Increasing? Early sports specialization (age 6–10) High training […]
IntraDiscal Pressure Variations
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
All about Osteocytes
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Overview of Osteocytes Osteocytes are the most abundant cells in bone tissue. They represent approximately 90 percent of all bone cells. Osteocytes originate from mesenchymal stem cells through osteoblast differentiation. Some osteoblasts become embedded in mineralized bone matrix and transform into osteocytes. Structure of Osteocytes Osteocytes […]
Lisfranc Injuries
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
Osteoblast, Osteocytes and Osteoclast
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Overview of Bone Remodeling Bone remodeling is a continuous physiological process that maintains skeletal integrity. It involves a balance between bone formation and bone resorption. Osteoblasts are responsible for bone formation. Osteoclasts are responsible for bone resorption. Both cell types work in a coordinated manner to […]
Rationale for treatment of First time Shoulder dislocators
Courtesy: Nuno Gomes, Vice Chairman, Shoulder Associates, ESSKA Consultant Shoulder Surgeon, Porto, Portugal
Meniscal Repair in Middle Aged Patients
Courtesy: Kendal Hamilton, MD Associate Professor, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Chief of Sports Medicine, Spectrum Health System Michigan, USA
Distal radius Fracture Malunion and Corrective Osteotomy
Courtesy: Saurabh Agarwal, FRCS Tr and Orth, Princess Royal University Hospital, London, UK
Total Knee Replacement after Tibial Plateau Fracture
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
Types of Bunion
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
Complications of Talar Neck Fractures
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Complications of Talar Neck Fractures Overview Talar neck fractures can result in serious complications affecting: Joint function Bone viability Major Complications Post-traumatic arthritis Avascular necrosis (AVN) Malunion Nonunion Post-Traumatic Arthritis Subtalar Arthritis Most common complication Incidence: ~50–100% Cause Cartilage damage at time of injury Ankle […]
Sciatic Nerve Injury after THR
Courtesy: Dominic Power MD, Peripheral Nerve Surgeon, Birmingham, UK
Synopsis of Shoulder Surgery
Synopsis of Shoulder Surgery is a new entrant into the annals of Shoulder Surgery. Written by a panel of Experts, led by Dr Uma Srikumaran from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, the book is written in simple language to cater the interest of Residents, Fellows and practising surgeons. The unique bullet format allows for […]
Eosinophilic Granuloma
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Overview Vertebra plana refers to complete or near-complete collapse of a vertebral body, resulting in a flattened appearance. Classically associated with eosinophilic granuloma Represents a manifestation of Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH) Important because it can mimic multiple serious conditions Definition Vertebra plana: Flattening of vertebral […]