Courtesy Dr. Aditya Daftary, Dr Ashok Shyam, Ortho TV Imaging Approach to Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) Overview Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is a major clinical challenge, especially in high TB-burden regions Imaging plays a key role in: Detection Extent assessment Follow-up Key Limitation Imaging cannot differentiate: Drug-resistant TB vs drug-sensitive TB Role of Imaging in Tuberculosis […]
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Periprosthetic Joint infections
Courtesy: Dr. Javad Parvizi , Dr Ashok Shyam, Ortho TV Periprosthetic Joint Infections (PJI): Prevention and Risk Management Overview Prevention of infection in orthopaedic procedures is a major priority Complete elimination of infection risk is not possible due to: Normal skin flora Variable patient immunity Bacterial behavior differences Key Concept Even a small number […]
Paediatric Orthopaedic Infections
Courtesy: David Bennett, MD, is a board certified orthopedic and spine surgeon at Phoenix Children’s Hospital Assistant Professor, University of Arizona Pediatric Orthopaedic Infections Pediatric orthopaedic infections commonly include: Septic arthritis Osteomyelitis Spine infections Pyomyositis 1. Pediatric Septic Arthritis Overview Septic arthritis is the most common pediatric orthopaedic infection. It most frequently presents between 1 […]
MSK Infections in Children- ICL
Courtesy: Laura Deriu MD, PhD, Leeds, UK
HIV in Orthopaedics
Courtesy: Prof Alfonso Manzotti, MD, Chief of Orthopaedics, Luigi Sacco Hospital, Milan, Italy HIV in Orthopaedics Overview Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remains a major global health concern Advances in treatment have: Improved survival Transformed HIV into a chronic manageable disease Orthopaedic Relevance Focus has shifted to: Chronic complications Bone health Infection risk Epidemiology Affects […]
Infections of the Foot and Ankle
Courtesy: Nijil Vasukutty, FRCS Orth, United Lincolnshire Hospitals, UK Infections of the Foot and Ankle Overview Foot and ankle infections range from superficial to life-threatening conditions Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are essential to prevent: Limb loss Systemic complications Systematic Approach to Infection Evaluate Based on Three Key Factors 1. Location Skin Soft tissue […]
Update on Periprosthetic Joint Infection
Courtesy: Prof Alfonso Manzotti, Luigi Sacco Hospital, Milan, Italy Patient Profile Commonly Associated with PJI Periprosthetic joint infection is more frequently encountered in patients with: Highly complex surgical cases Multiple comorbidities (pluripatological patients) History of multiple surgical procedures Poor treatment compliance The Clinical Problem A painful total knee arthroplasty (TKA) without an identifiable mechanical cause […]
Infections of the Finger
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Infections of the Finger Overview Finger infections are common and range from mild to severe Advanced infections may require urgent surgical intervention Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are critical to prevent complications 1. Felon (Fingertip Pulp Infection) Definition Deep infection of the fingertip pulp space […]
Necrotizing fasciitis for the Fellowship Exam
Courtesy: Ajith Appuhamy, FRCS Tr and Orth, Srilanka
Tuberculosis of the Spine
Courtesy: Rishi Mugesh Kanna, Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, India Tuberculosis of the Spine (Pott’s Spine) Overview Spinal Tuberculosis is a form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis Remains a major global health problem Associated with: Significant morbidity Risk of neurological deficit Clinical Importance Early diagnosis prevents: Deformity Neurological complications Most cases are treatable with medical therapy Etiology and […]
The PJI Diagnosis and Treatment
Courtesy: Thurston Gehrke,m Ashok Shyam, IORG, OrthoTV Periprosthetic Joint Infection (PJI): Diagnosis and Management Overview Periprosthetic Joint Infection (PJI) is a major complication after: Total hip replacement Total knee replacement Clinical Importance Difficult to diagnose Challenging to treat Significant impact on: Patient outcomes Healthcare systems Challenges in Diagnosis Limitations of Traditional Markers C-reactive protein (CRP): […]
Prosthetic Joint Infection
Courtesy: BAJIS, Ashok Shyam, IORG, OrthoTV
Preventing Surgical Site Infections
Courtesy: University of Washington Grand Rounds Paul S. Pottinger MD, DTM&H Associate Professor Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases University of Washington School of Medicine Matthew D. Folchert, MD Orthopaedic Surgery Resident (PGY-5) Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine University of Washington School of Medicine
Overview of Musculoskeletal Infections
Courtesy: Dr. Barry D. Brause HSS, Ny, USA
Propionibacterium Acne infection of the Shoulder Joint
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA