Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Anatomy of Sartorius Introduction: It is a superficial muscle and the longest muscle of the body with parallel fibres located over the anterior aspect of thigh. Attachments: Origin: It takes its origin at the anterior superior iliac spine of pelvic bone. Insertion: It is inserted to […]
Gluteus Medius Tendon Tears
Courtesy: Raul Lins, Recife, Brazil Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome and Gluteal Tendon Tears Overview Greater trochanteric pain syndrome is a common cause of lateral hip pain. It represents a group of disorders affecting the peritrochanteric region rather than a single disease. Important causes include: Gluteus medius tendinopathy or tear. Gluteus minimus tendinopathy or tear. […]
Locked Posterior Dislocations of Shoulder
Courtesy: Enio Siberio, Shoulder Surgeon, Recife, Brazil
Arthritis of the Fingers
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
Anatomy of the Subscapularis Muscle
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Anatomy of the Subscapularis muscle The Subscapularis muscle is a large muscle that originates on the anterior surface of the scapula and lies in front of the shoulder. The muscle passes to its insertion into the humeral head underneath the arch formed by the coracoid process […]
Anterior Cruciate Ligament and Rotational Stability
Courtesy: Christopher Gee, Glasgow, UK
Treatment of a Stiff Knee
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Management of Stiff Knee with Loss of Flexion Stiff Knee with Loss of Flexion: Treatment 1. Basic Concept Loss of knee flexion can occur from several causes, but commonly follows: Injury or trauma Surgery around the knee The resulting stiffness may prevent the patient from […]
Ficat Classification for Osteonecrosis of The Hip
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
Ischiofemoral Impingement
Courtesy: Leandro Alves de Oliviera, Brazil Ischiofemoral Impingement: A Practical Approach to Diagnosis and Management Overview Ischiofemoral impingement is an uncommon cause of posterior hip and deep gluteal pain. It occurs when the space between the ischial tuberosity and the lesser trochanter of the femur becomes narrowed. The quadratus femoris muscle lies within this […]
Elbow and Knee Bursitis caused by Gout
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Overview Gout is a well-recognized cause of bursitis. Gouty bursitis most commonly involves the olecranon bursa at the elbow and the prepatellar bursa at the knee. Pathophysiology In gouty bursitis, uric acid crystals are frequently present within the bursal fluid. These crystals are needle-shaped and demonstrate […]
Osteonecrosis Of The Hip
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Transient Osteoporosis of the Hip vs Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head 1. Transient Osteoporosis of the Hip Transient osteoporosis is not osteonecrosis of the femoral head. Typical Patients It usually affects: Pregnant women Men in the fifth decade of life Clinical and Radiographic Features A […]
Female Athlete Triad
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Female Athlete Triad Overview The Female Athlete Triad is a clinical condition seen in physically active females, especially in sports that emphasize: Low body weight Aesthetic appearance Endurance performance Commonly Affected Athletes Gymnastics Ballet and dance Endurance runners Weight-category sports (e.g., bodybuilding, wrestling) Definition The […]
Biceps tendon Pathologies
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
Camptodactyly
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
Anatomy of the Sternocleidomastoid Muscle
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA ANATOMY OF STERNOCLEIDOMASTOID INTRODUCTION: Sternocleidomastoid, shortly called as STERNOMASTOID, is one of the largest and most superficial cervical muscle situated in the superficial layer on the side of neck. ORIGIN: The muscle has two origins. STERNAL HEAD CLAVICULAR HEAD The sternal head is located at MANUBRIUM […]