Category: From Dr Tushar Mehta

  • PRP Injections in Osteoarthritis

      Introduction –> Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is one of the commonest problems faced by ageing adults and in order to alleviate the pain and morbidity associated with OA, a variety of non-surgical treatment modalities ranging from oral chondroprotectives, intra-articular steroids to viscosupplements have been tried by pain physicians and orthopaedicians worldwide. Platelet-rich plasma…

  • Osteoarthritis – Do’s & Dont’s

      If you have osteoarthritis of the knee, you can take advantage of a wide range of treatment options. The effectiveness of different treatments varies from person to person. The choice of treatment should be a joint decision between you and your Orthopaedician. The purpose of treatment is to reduce pain, increase function and generally reduce…

  • Notalgia paresthetica (NP)

    #tusharmehta #Orthopaedicsplus #MedEd Notalgia paresthetica (NP) is a sensory neuropathic syndrome of the midback skin, classically described as the unilateral infrascapular area. Notalgia paresthetica is primarily a localized pruritus and dysesthesia syndrome, and it may present with episodic itching or pain on a small patch of the mid back, usually an area of skin.

  • Avascular necrosis

    The Xray here shows – Avascular necrosis of the femoral head with segmental collapse. Osteonecrosis (avascular necrosis/aseptic necrosis) occurs within the bone following loss of osseous blood supply. All cells within the area of affected bone die away; initially the organic and inorganic matrix are unaffected. It commonly affects patients in the third, fourth, or fifth decades…

  • Idiopathic Scoliosis

          This is idiopathic scoliosis. It is commonest in girls and often presents around adolescence. The thoracic curve is usually right sided.The prevalence is around 3% of the population, although less than 10% of curves need treatment.  What factors affect progression of the deformity? -The future growth potential of the patient, i.e. the level of skeletal maturity…

  • Osteochondroma – Details !!

    These AP and lateral radiographs show sessile lesions arising from the metaphyseal region of the distal femur. The lesions are well defined and appear to be growing away from the metaphysis. The matrix of the lesions is in continuity with the surrounding normal bone. The cortex of the normal bone appears to be in continuity with the lesions. The…

  • Steenbeek Foot Abduction Brace

    #SteenbeekFootAbductionBrace ( SFAB ) – The SFAB is a device to maintain the extreme foot abduction (70 degrees) in children with treated clubfeet. – The SFAB forms an integral part of the Ponseti Method of Clubfoot Treatment, which targets new born babies with clubfeet. – Correction of the clubfoot is achieved by applying serial casts of…

  • Adamantinoma

      #MedEd Adamantinoma is a rare malignant bone tumor with a propensity for late metastasis. It has a high incidence of local recurrence unless resected with a wide margin. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy are not helpful in the treatment of this disease. Amputation generally is not necessary because a diaphyseal resection is usually possible

  • AIIMS Nov. 2017 De-Coded !

    Ossification Centres of Carpal Bones : Capitate: 1-3 months Hamate:  2-4 months Triquetrum: 2-3 years Lunate: 2-4 years Scaphoid: 4-6 years Trapezium: 4-6 years Trapezoid: 4-6 years Pisiform: 8-12 years Capitate is the first one and Pisiform is the last one to ossify. Ball & Socket Joints : (Mnemonic –> THIS)  T –> TaloCalcaneoNavicular Joint…