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…
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…
Approach to Case of Developmental Dysplasia of HIP
Teaching Points : -- > This is an AP pelvic radiograph showing a dislocated left hip and dysplastic acetabulum. -- Shenton’s line is broken and the femoral head lies lateral and…
Crushing Injury to Nail
This is a Crushing Injury to the Fingertip injuring the Nail Tip and Bed. A relevant history is required including: handedness; occupation; mechanism of injury; and co-morbidities. After History we…
Dupuytren’s Contracture
Dupuytren's Contracture -- -- It's a proliferative proliferation of Palmar Tissue and fascia along with palmo digital extension. This results in formation of modules and cords which further develop in…
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…
dGEMRIC
dGEMRIC (delayed gadolinium-enhanced MRI for cartilage) and T2-mapping are evolving techniques to evaluate cartilage defects and repair. #tusharmehta #OrthopaedicsPlus
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…
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…
Pellegrini Steida Disease
Avulsion fracture of the medial distal femur at the origin of the medial collateral ligament is known as a Stieda fracture and may later develop into a Pelligrini-Stieda lesion.