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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…