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Anterior(Smith-Peterson) approach to the Hip

Courtesy: Harry Benjamin Laing, MRCS, UK Overview The anterior approach to the hip joint is a commonly used surgical technique that provides access to the hip through natural muscular intervals. This method minimizes muscle damage because the dissection follows intermuscular and internervous planes. Proper preparation, positioning, and understanding of anatomical landmarks are essential for safe […]

The Peroneus Tertius Muscle

Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Peroneus tertius muscle The peroneus tertius muscle is absent in about 10% of the population. Located within the anterior compartment of the leg. Origin : from the distal third of the extensor surface of the fibula Insertion : into the base of 5th metatarsal bone Innervated […]

Paediatric fractures that maybe Missed!

Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA   Pediatric Elbow X-ray Interpretation – Stepwise Approach Why This Topic Is Important Many pediatric elbow fractures are occult and may not be obvious on initial X-rays A normal-looking X-ray does not exclude fracture Missed injuries can result in: Malunion Deformity Loss of motion Long-term disability […]

Paediatric ACL Injuries

Courtesy: Sports Kongress, Copenhagen, Denmark   Pediatric anterior cruciate ligament injury – IOC Consensus Approach Basic Concepts Incidence of pediatric ACL injuries is increasing Major long-term concern: Osteoarthritis Children – Small Adults Open physis – risk of growth disturbance Different biomechanics & activity patterns Key Principle Skeletal age > chronological age Treatment Controversy Early Surgery […]