Tag: tushar mehta

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Teaching – the Art !

    The art called teaching is unique in a way that If you teach a student a lesson for a day it finishes by the end of the day but if you can teach him to learn by creating curiosity, he will continue the learning process as long as he lives.