Courtesy: Dr Eugene E K, Ashok Shyam, Ortho TV Functional Alignment in Knee Replacement Surgery Introduction Alignment strategies in total knee replacement have evolved significantly over the years. Many surgeons initially adopted mechanical alignment, which has been the traditional and widely practiced method for several decades. Over time, alternative approaches such as kinematic alignment and […]
MCL Injury Treatment
Courtesy: Dr Andy Williams, Ashok Shyam, Ortho TV Understanding the Medial Collateral Ligament in Knee Stability Introduction Research over recent years has focused on improving the understanding of the medial collateral ligament of the knee. The goal has been to study three key aspects: Detailed anatomy Biomechanics Surgical techniques for injury management These studies have […]
ACL Tears in adolescents
Courtesy: Maria Tuca, Ashok Shyam, Ortho TV Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Adolescents: Key Principles of Management Introduction Injuries of the anterior cruciate ligament in adolescents are increasingly common. These injuries should not be managed using the same strategies applied to adults. Adolescents represent a unique patient group due to: Open growth plates High activity […]
Complex Meniscus Repair-Live Surgery
Courtesy: Dave Lee, Ashok Shyam, Ortho TV Arthroscopic Management of Medial Meniscus Tear with Parameniscal Cyst Patient Presentation A female patient in her thirties presented with right knee pain for three years. Symptoms began after a fall from a motorbike. Complaints included: Pain during standing and walking Pain while climbing stairs Night pain The patient […]
Meniscus Repair
Courtesy: Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala, Ashok Shyam, Ortho TV Practical Considerations in Meniscus Repair Introduction Meniscus injuries are among the most common problems encountered by knee surgeons. Management decisions often depend on multiple factors, including: Patient age Activity level Tear pattern Associated ligament injuries Limb alignment Modern practice increasingly emphasizes meniscal preservation rather than meniscectomy, especially […]
Knee Examination
Courtesy: Ashok Shyam, Ortho TV Introduction Knee preservation procedures require careful integration of: Clinical examination Radiological analysis Alignment evaluation Patient-specific functional demands Important surgical strategies discussed include: Osteotomy for malalignment Osteochondral reconstruction for cartilage defects Revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction Case One Varus Knee with Medial Compartment Pain Patient Profile Forty-two-year-old female Body mass index […]
Multi Ligament Knee Injuries-Approach
Courtesy: Dr Brett Fritsch, Ashok Shyam, Ortho TV Management of Multi-Ligament Knee Injuries Definition A multi-ligament knee injury involves complete disruption of at least two of the four major ligament complexes of the knee. In cases of knee dislocation: Classification is based on the position of the tibia relative to the femur. If the dislocation […]
Articular Cartilage Restoration
Courtesy – Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala, Dr Ashok Shyam, Ortho TV Modern Approach to Articular Cartilage Restoration Importance of Articular Cartilage Articular cartilage plays a critical role in knee joint function. It provides a smooth, low-friction surface for joint movement. It helps in even distribution of load across the joint surface. This load distribution reduces peak […]
Slipped Capital femoral epiphysis
Courtesy – Dr Sanjeev Madan, Dr Ashok Shyam, Ortho TV Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE) Introduction Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is one of the most common hip disorders in adolescents. Despite its name, SCFE is technically a misnomer because: The femoral head remains within the acetabulum The metaphysis and femoral shaft displace relative […]
Shoulder Replacement
Courtesy – Prof Angus Wallace, Dr Ashok Shyam, Ortho TV
Total Elbow Replacement
Courtesy – Prof. Pierre Mansat, Dr Ashok Shyam, Ortho TV
Distal Humerus Fractures
Courtesy – Dr Shawn W. O’Driscoll, Dr Ashok Shyam, Ortho TV
Proximal Humerus Fractures
Courtesy – Dr Ashish Babhulkar, Dr Ashok Shyam, Ortho TV
Open Fractures
Courtesy – Dr. David J. Hak, Dr Ashok Shyam, Ortho TV
Un-displaced scaphoid fracture
Courtesy – Dr. Esther Chow, Dr Ashok Shyam, Ortho TV Introduction Scaphoid fractures are the most common carpal bone fractures of the wrist. Management of undisplaced scaphoid waist fractures (Herbert Type B2) remains controversial, with both conservative and surgical options being widely used. Definition of Undisplaced Fracture < 1 mm displacement No step or gap […]