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Research Basics

Courtesy: Amr Abdelgawad, Maimonaides Medical Centre, NY, USA

Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis

Courtesy: Sally Hobson, Hull Royal Infirmary, UK Definition Slipped capital femoral epiphysis is a Salter–Harris Type I injury occurring through the hypertrophic zone of the proximal femoral growth plate. The femoral head remains within the acetabulum, while the femoral neck and shaft displace superolaterally and externally rotate relative to the epiphysis. Epidemiology Commonly occurs between […]

Achilles Tendinopathy for the FRCS Orth

Courtesy: Anjani Kumar Singh, Liverpool, UK

Scaphoid fracture, SNAC and SLAC wrist

Courtesy: Saurabh Agarwal, London, UK

Peroneal Tendon Tears and Dislocation

Courtesy: Kurt Hofmann MD, New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, Massachussets, USA

Anatomy and Blood supply of Talus

Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Basic Anatomy of the Talus Approximately 70% of the talus surface is covered by articular cartilage. Talus consists of head, neck, body, lateral process, and posterior process. Large cartilage coverage contributes to high risk of post?traumatic arthritis after fractures. Blood Supply of the Talus Primary blood […]

Ochronosis and Alkaptonuria

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): […]