Courtesy: Dr Shivshankar Challa, MS, MRCS, Mch Introduction: Overview of Alkaptonuria Alkaptonuria is an extremely rare autosomal recessive metabolic disorder. It is caused by deficiency of the enzyme homogentisic acid dioxygenase. The condition affects approximately one in two hundred and fifty thousand to one in one million live births. Under normal metabolism, homogentisic acid is […]
Matrix Encapsulated Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation
Courtesy: By Dr Enrique Villalobos Cordova, Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra, Mexico city, Mexico
Kanavel’s Signs
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
Bone and Cartilage Histology, Collagen
Courtesy: Amr Abdelgawad, Maimonaides Medical Centre, NY, USA Types of Bone Organized (Lamellar) Bone Mature, well-organized bone Provides strength and structural stability Cortical Bone Location Forms the outer cortex of long bones Predominantly seen in the diaphysis (shaft) Characteristics Dense with low porosity Low surface area High strength and stiffness Lower metabolic activity Cancellous (Trabecular) […]
The Clotting cascade and Anti-thrombotic Medications
Courtesy: Amr Abdelgawad, Maimonaides Medical centre, NY, USA Overview Regulation of blood clot formation and prevention is crucial in orthopaedic practice Risk factors such as: Surgery Trauma Prolonged immobilizationincrease the likelihood of: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) Pulmonary embolism (PE) A sound understanding of: Coagulation cascade Diagnosis of pulmonary embolism Antithrombotic drugs is essential for safe […]
Biomechanics of Screws, Nails and External fixators
Courtesy: Amr Abdelgawad, Maimonaides Medical Centre, NY, USA BIOMECHANICS OF SCREWS : Inner diameter of the screw is the same as the diameter of the drill bit for the threaded hole. Pitch is distance between two threads. Screw factors associated with higher pullout Strength (bone quality is the most important factor related to pullout strength): […]
How to get your Research Paper published?
Courtesy: Rishi Mugesh Kanna, Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, India
Basic Principles of Plate Osteosynthesis
Courtesy: Amr Abdelgawad, MD, Maimonaides Medical Centre, NY, USA
Calcaneal Fractures- An Overview
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
Anatomy Of The Popliteus Muscle
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebrhaeim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Popliteus muscle is one of the deep flexors of the knee. It is a thin triangular muscle with narrow tendinous origin and broad insertion at the posterior aspect of the knee joint. ORIGIN Arise from the anterior part of the popliteal grove on the lateral surface […]
Posterolateral corner injuries of the Knee
Courtesy: Yogesh Joshi, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Wrexham, United Kingdom
Necrotizing fasciitis for the Fellowship Exam
Courtesy: Ajith Appuhamy, FRCS Tr and Orth, Srilanka
A Review Of Acetabular Fractures
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Introduction Acetabular fractures are among the most complex and serious injuries treated by orthopaedic surgeons. In 1964, Judet and Letournel described a classification system that remains the most widely used method for categorizing acetabular fractures. These fractures most commonly result from high-energy trauma, although they may […]
Hand Exam for the Fellowship Exam
Courtesy: Dr Philip Mathew, Chelsea and WestMinster NHS Trust, UK
Anatomy of Plantaris Muscle
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Anatomy Plantaris muscle arises from the lateral supracondylar ridge of the femur. Origin is located above the lateral head of the gastrocnemius muscle. The tendon passes between the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles. It inserts on the medial side of the calcaneus. It lies in the superficial […]