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Pelvic Injuries In Children

Courtesy: Dr. Alvin Crawford, Dr Ashok Shyam, Ortho TV

Monteggia Fractures- Staying Away From Trouble

Courtesy: Dr. Alvin Crawford, Dr Ashok Shyam, Ortho TV Monteggia fracture-dislocation – Practical Concepts & Management Definition Injury consisting of: Fracture of ulna Dislocation of radial head Key Principle (Most Important Point) “Ulna is the key to management” Proper ulnar alignment – spontaneous reduction of radial head Focus should be on: Restoring ulna anatomy, […]

Femoral Neck Fractures In Children

Courtesy: Dr Ashok Shyam, Dr. Alvin Crawford, Ortho TV Pediatric Femoral Neck Fractures Overview Rare injuries accounting for approximately 1% of pediatric orthopedic fractures Usually caused by high-energy trauma Trivial trauma should raise suspicion for: Pathological fracture Insufficiency fracture Common Pathological Causes Unicameral bone cyst Chondroblastoma Osteosarcoma Epidemiology More common in boys Incidence in […]