Courtesy: Rishi Dhir, FRCSOrth, Consultant Orthopaedic and Upper Limb Surgeon, Princess Alexandria Hospital, Harlow, UK Basic Biomechanical Concepts Force Definition: A load acting across a particular area. Measured in Newtons (N). Often related to the concept of stress. Newton’s Three Laws of Motion First Law – Law of Inertia A body remains at rest or […]
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Rheumatoid Hand and Wrist for the FRCSOrth
Courtesy: Saurabh Aggarwal, Princess Royal University Hospital, London, UK Definition Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic systemic inflammatory disease characterized by symmetrical inflammatory polyarthritis. It predominantly affects the small joints of the hands, feet, and wrists. Symptoms persist for more than 6 weeks and are associated with characteristic laboratory abnormalities. Pathogenesis The disease begins with […]
Modernization of Ankle Fracture Management
Courtesy: Dr Jordi Sanchez Ballester, FRCS Orth, Liverpool, UK
Must-Know MCQs for the FRCS Orth- Hip Arthroplasty
Courtesy: Zaid Al-Rub, Founder and CEO, OrthoPass
Knee Arthroplasty MCQs for the FRCS Orth
Courtesy: Zaid Al-Rab, Founder, OrthoPass, Leeds, UK Catastrophic Polyethylene Wear in Total Knee Replacement Factors Contributing to Catastrophic Wear Polyethylene wear can be influenced by: Surgical factors Component malalignment Instability Poor ligament balancing Patient factors High activity level Obesity Polyethylene-related factors Thin polyethylene inserts Sterilization method Implant design Important Threshold Polyethylene thickness < 8 mm […]
Must-Know MCQs for the Fellowship Exam
Courtesy: Zaid Al-RUb, FRCS Orth, Founder, OrthoPass
Generation of Xrays
Courtesy: Rishi Dhir, FRCS Orth, Lets Talk Dr, UK
How to Draw Limb Bud?
Courtesy: Rishi Dhir, FRCS Orth, UK
Upper Limb Trauma Case Studies- London Hand and Wrist Course
Courtesy: Rishi Dhir, London Hand and Wrist Course
London Hand and Wrist #FRCS Course
Courtesy: Saurabh Agarwal, Faculty, Consultant, Princess Royal University Hospital, London, UK Rishi Dhir, Faculty, Consultant, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, UK Hitesh Gopalan, Program Chair, London Upper Limb FRCS Course; Editor, Orthopaedic Principles Arjun Naik, Clinical Fellow, Kings College, NHS Trust
Upper Limb Anatomy, Approaches and Case Discussions
Courtesy: Saurabh Agarwal, FRCS Orth, Upper Limb FRCS Course, Princess Royal University Hospital, London, UK
Basic Science for the FRCSOrth
Courtesy: Rishi Dhir, FRCS Orth, Consultant Upper Limb Surgeon, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, UK Genetics Chromosome Structure Chromosomes are structures in the nucleus containing genetic material Components include: DNA RNA Histone proteins Non-histone proteins Human Karyotype Normal somatic cell contains 46 chromosomes 22 pairs of autosomes 1 pair of sex chromosomes Sex chromosomes: XX ? […]
Upper Limb Anatomy, Approaches, Case Studies
Courtesy: Dr Saurabh Agarwal, London, UK
Hallux Rigidus for the FRCSOrth
Courtesy: Baljinder Dhinsa, FRCS Tr and Orth, Kent, UK Definition Hallux rigidus is a painful degenerative condition of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. Characterized by: Restricted range of motion, especially dorsiflexion Periarticular osteophyte formation Progressive degenerative arthritis of the first MTP joint First described in 1887. Other related terms: Hallux limitus Dorsal bunion Metatarsus primus […]
Paediatric Flatfeet and Claw toes
Courtesy: Dr Baljinder Dhinsa, Foot and Ankle Surgeon, London, UK Pes Planus / Planovalgus Definition Traditionally described as loss of the medial longitudinal arch. More complex deformity involving: Hindfoot valgus Subtalar joint subluxation Forefoot abduction Forefoot supination Possible Achilles tendon tightness Flexible Flatfoot Epidemiology Infants are normally born with flat feet. Development of the medial […]