As a recent pass out of post graduation exams in orthopaedics, I understand how helpless a student feels due to lack of proper guidance.
Topics in orthopaedics have been written in a lucid language in this blog, hence easy to understand and reproduce in the exams. This blog also strikes a balance between detailed orthopaedics topics and exam notes. Specific topic requests or queries may be made in the comments section. This blog will be helpful for students and residents alike.
Fracture classification or the types of bone fracture is a frequently asked topic in the various medical and surgical exams. In this video we have briefly described the fracture classification and the mechanisms.
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How to read Xray: This video describes the Basics of Shoulder joint X Ray, Brief Anatomy of the shoulder joint, How to read a Shoulder X ray, Various standard views and their importance (shoulder pain, shoulder dislocation and fracture). It is a valuable tool for quick radiology revision for NEET PG, MRCS, USMLE and MBBS exams.
HOW TO READ AN X RAY (TRAUMA Radiograph): https://youtu.be/3effy9aYnOs
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Sternal-Occipital-Mandibular Immobiliser (SOMI) Brace Cervico-Thoracic Orthoses (CTOs) provide greater motion restriction from C5-C7 spine from the increased leverage on the person’s body. The upper cervical spine has less motion restriction. CTOs are used in minimally unstable fractures . All CTO’s tend to control flexion better than extension . Parts 1. The SOMI is a rigid, 3-poster CTO that has an padded anterior chest plate extending to the xiphoid process, as well as two padded shoulder extension which hook over tops of the shoulder. 2. From these shoulder extension two Straps which cross in the interscapular region, pass downward and around the chest wall to attach to the lower part of the chest plate. 3. There are three adjustable uprights , which pass upward from the chest plate, two to the padded occipital support and one to the mandibular support. 4. A removable chin piece attaches...
1. Olecranon Site: 1.25 inches (3 cm) distal to the tip of olecranon just deep to the subcutaneous border of upper end of the ulna. Direction: Medial to lateral at right angles to the longitudinal axis of ulna. Avoid: Ulnar nerve injury. 2. Second & Third Metacarpals Site: About 1 inch (2-2.5 cm) Proximal to the distal end of Second metacarpal Direction: The wire traverses 2nd and 3rd metacarpals transversely at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the radius. 3. Greater trochanter (upper end of femur ) Site: ...
Pavlik harness is a dynamic flexion abduction orthosis used to treat DDH ( Reduction & Maintenance ) in infants up to 6 months of age. Developed by Dr. Arnold Pavlik (C zechoslovakian Orthopaedic Surgeon) in 1944. Spontaneous reduction of dislocated hip is promoted by positioning the hip in flexion while allowing free abduction. (i.e Prevents hip Adduction and Extension ) Parts of Pavlik Harness An adjustable band encircling the lower chest ( Halter - Chest Strap ). To this band are attached pair of shoulder straps which cross posteriorly and A pair of stirrups which embrace the legs down to the heels. The stirrups are suspended from the encircling chest band by two adjustable straps - one passing anterior to and the other posterior to the lower limb. Indications: Infants with DDH & who are younger than six months . Contra-Indications: Infants with a " hip-click " but a normal physical exa...
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