Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
Hawkin’s Sign
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
Supination-External Rotation Injury in Ankle Fractures
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
Triplane Fracture of Ankle
A triplane fracture of the distal tibia usually occurs during adolescence and occurs before complete closure of the distal tibial physis. The distal tibial physis (growth plate ) is a weak area which closes from central to medial, with the lateral side being the last part to close. Triplane fracture is a Salter-Harris type IV […]
Lesser Toe Deformities
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim Deformities of the toes are not uncommon. They can occur from muscle imbalance or other causes such as rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, compartment syndrome, synovitis or neurological disorder. Hammer toe The PIP is flexed and the metatarsophalangeal joint is extended. Hammer’s toe is similar to the Boutonniere deformity of the finger. Claw […]
Blood Supply of Talus
Surgical Release for Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Source: http://nervesurgery.wustl.edu Tarsal tunnel syndrome describes the compression of the tibial nerve through the tarsal tunnel which results in pain and numbness in the plantar aspect of the foot. The tibial nerve has three major branches which include the calcaneal, medial plantar, and lateral plantar nerve branches. There are two primary structures responsible for compression […]
Injections around Foot and Ankle
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Conditions which cause pain and inflammation are treatable with the use of diagnostic and therapeutic injection. Ankle joint The ankle joint is formed by the articulation of the tibia and talus. Injection is done to alleviate pain occurring from trauma, arthritis, gout or other […]