Tag: Orthopaedics

  • 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…

  • Caffey’s Disease ( Infantile Cortical Hyperostosis )

    Caffey’s Disease — – Self limiting disorder – Most commonly involves Mandible – Mainly seen in Infants – Hyperostosis + Diffuse Diaphyseal Periostitis ( Doubling of width of the bone ) + Soft Tissue Nodules – Triad –> Cortical Bone Thickening + Painful Soft Tissue Swelling + Systemic features ( Fever ) – Usually mimics…

  • 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…

  • Bado’s Classification of Monteggia’s Fracture

    Classification Type I: Anteriorly angulated fracture of the ulna associated with an anterior dislocation of the radial head Type II: Posteriorly angulated fracture of the ulnar diaphysis associated with a posterior dislocation of the radial head Type III: Fracture of the ulnar metaphysis associated with a lateral or anterolateral dislocation of the radial head Type…

  • Orthopaedics – What’s ahead ?

    #Tusharmehta #orthopaedics I heartily congratulate all those who have settled with this year counselling sessions. All those who have opted for Orthopaedics as their branch , here are some key words of suggestion 1. Focus mainly on clinical examination initially specially of Hip and Spine. Hip is an inevitable long case in final PG exams…