Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA 1. Location and Structure The Achilles tendon is located in the posterior ankle. It is the strongest and thickest tendon in the body. Formed from: Soleus muscle Gastrocnemius muscle Inserts into the calcaneus (heel bone). 2. Associated Bursae Subcutaneous Calcaneal Bursa Located superficial to the Achilles […]
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Jones Fracture
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Metatarsal Fractures Metatarsal fractures can involve: First metatarsal Fifth metatarsal Second, third, and fourth metatarsals (including stress fractures) 1. First Metatarsal Fractures Key Points Different from fractures of the second, third, and fourth metatarsals. The first metatarsal carries a greater load. Malunion may cause: Transfer lesions […]
Missed Lisfranc Injuries
Courtesy Dr Pradeep Moonot, Dr Ashok Shyam, Ortho TV
Ankle Ligament Injury, Evaluation and Tests, Diagnosis and Treatment.
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Ankle Sprain – Evaluation, Tests, Diagnosis, and Treatment General Concepts Ankle ligaments are complex stabilizers of the ankle joint Injury to these ligaments = ankle sprain Types of Ankle Sprain Low ankle sprain Lateral ligament injury (most common) High ankle sprain Syndesmotic injury (less common, […]
Ankle Fractures: Types, Symptoms and Treatment
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
Ankle Fractures
Ankle Fractures – Classification Overview Classification of ankle fractures helps determine: Mechanism of injury Stability Treatment strategy Two Most Common Systems Weber Classification – Based on fracture level Lauge-Hansen Classification – Based on mechanism 1. Weber Classification Principle Based on level of fibular fracture relative to: Syndesmosis (distal tibiofibular joint) Weber Type A Fracture […]
Lisfranc Injuries
Courtesy: Ioannis Stavrakakis MD, Crete, Greece
Achilles Tendon Rupture
Courtesy: Lyndon Mason, FRCSOrth, Liverpool, UK Achilles Tendon Rupture – Key Orthopaedic Principles Introduction The Achilles tendon is formed by: Gastrocnemius Soleus (Together called triceps surae) Insertion Calcaneal tuberosity Fiber Orientation Tendon fibers rotate before insertion Medial gastrocnemius fibers insert more posteriorly Clinical Note Medial gastrocnemius release can improve tightness Blood Supply Segmental Supply […]
From MIS to mis: Evolution of Calcaneal Fracture Management
Courtesy: Alan Yan MD, Asst Professor, University of South Dakota, US
Talus Fractures and Dislocations
Courtesy: Lyndon Mason FRCSOrth, Liverpool Foot and Ankle, UK Overview Talar fractures are uncommon injuries There are no studies higher than Level III evidence The majority of available literature consists of Level IV and Level V studies Current management principles are therefore based largely on accepted clinical wisdom Accepted Principles (“Accepted Wisdom”) Management of talar […]
All about Ankle Fractures
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
Posterior Malleolus Fractures
Courtesy: Prof Lyndon Mason, FRCSOrth, Liverpool, UK
Maisonneuve Fracture of Ankle
Courtesy: Prof Nabil EBraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA MAISONNEUVE FRACTURE OF ANKLE Maisonneuve fracture involves fracture of the proximal fibula associated with an occult unstable injury of the ankle. Problem in these patients occurs when the ankle injury is presented without a fracture of the lateral malleolus or the medial malleolus and the […]
Fractures of the Calcaneus
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
Skin & Soft Tissue Condition in Calcaneal Fractures
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA