Courtesy: Amr Abdelgawad, Consultant, Maimonaides Medical Centre, Brooklyn, New York, USA
Vertebroplasty
Introduction Minimally invasive percutaneous procedure Involves injection of a fast-setting polymer into a pathological vertebral body Vertebroplasty: Injection of material (commonly PMMA cement) into the vertebral body Kyphoplasty: Balloon inflation within the vertebral body before cement injection Aims to restore vertebral height and reduce kyphosis Historical Background First percutaneous vertebroplasty performed in 1984 University Hospital […]
Adult Acquired Flatfoot and Tibialis Posterior Insufficiency
Courtesy: Rajiv Limaye. Foot and Ankle Surgeon, UK
Coronoid Process Fractures
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
Clinical Examination of Spine
Courtesy: Kshitij Chaudhary, Spine Surgeon, Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai EXAMINATION OF SPINE 1. LOOK 2. FEEL 3. MOVE 4. NEUROLOGICAL 5. SPECIAL TESTS 6. OTHER JOINTS 7. VASCULAR 8. GENERAL EXAMINATION EQUIPMENTS NEEDED FOR A NEUROLOGICAL EXAM • Hammer • 128 Hz tuning fork • Pen light • Pins (for testing pain) • […]
Meniscal Repair using RadioFrequency
Courtesy: Rafael Inigo Pavlovich MD, Dr. Pavlovich is the recipient of national honors from several countries, including Mexico, his homeland, and the United States; the author of many influential articles published in prestigious journals as well as member of the editorial board of several major Journals such as J. of Arthroscopy, International Orthopedics, Archives of […]
Ponseti technique for Clubfoot
Courtesy: Hitesh Shah, Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, Manipal, India Ponseti Method of Clubfoot Management Introduction Manipulation and casting provide superior, simpler, and faster outcomes compared to surgical intervention in the management of clubfoot. The Ponseti method is: Easy to learn Cost-effective Minimally invasive Highly effective when performed correctly It is currently considered the gold standard […]
Everything about Osteosarcoma
?? Courtesy: Dr Manish Agarwal, Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai, India Definition Osteosarcoma is a primary malignant bone tumor in which neoplastic cells produce osteoid matrix. This feature differentiates it from other tumors such as Ewing sarcoma, which does not produce osteoid. It is the most common primary malignant bone tumor of non-hematopoietic origin. Among all primary […]
Principles of Coronal plane Deformity correction
Courtesy: KrishnaKumar Mechoor, Limb Reconstruction Surgeon, Saroja Hospital, Trichur, Kerala, India
Anterolateral Acromial approach through a Shoulder strap incision
Courtesy: Ashok Gavaskar, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Rela’s Hospital, Chennai
Patellar Tendinopathy
Current Concepts in Patellar Tendinopathy Abstract » Approximately 1 in 3 high-impact athletes develops patellar tendinopathy (PT), with the proximal insertion of the patellar tendon being the M.C affected anatomical site. » Nonoperative treatment options are effective in reducing pain and restoring functionality in most patients with PT. However, operative intervention should be considered when […]
Safe Surgical Dislocation for femoral Head fractures
Courtesy: Ashok Gavaskar, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Rela’s Hospital, Chennai
Tuberculosis of the Spine
Courtesy: Rishi Mugesh Kanna, Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, India Tuberculosis of the Spine (Pott’s Spine) Overview Spinal Tuberculosis is a form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis Remains a major global health problem Associated with: Significant morbidity Risk of neurological deficit Clinical Importance Early diagnosis prevents: Deformity Neurological complications Most cases are treatable with medical therapy Etiology and […]
Biomechanics of the Shoulder and its relation to Arthroplasty
Courtesy: Gautam Tavari, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mumbai
Ulnar sided Wrist Pain
Courtesy: Abhijeet Wahegaonkar, Sancheti Hospital, Pune