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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Developmental Dysplasia of Hip, DDH X Ray features, NEET PG, USMLE, Dysplastic hip, CDH
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This is an Educational video that describes the X Ray Features of Developmental Dysplasia of Hip (DDH) CDH) in an Infant (congenital hip dislocation in a newborn) for MBBS final ortho exam and for Orthopedics PG Residents.
Special emphasis is given on the important points asked in ortho MCQs of NEET PG (NBE pattern), MRCS, USMLE, AIIMS, JIPMER, PGI.
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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: ...
Indications 1. For displace fracture of the humeral shaft with shortening, and also for oblique and spiral fractures –(Caldwell, 1933) 2. Used for comminuted humeral fracture, distal humeral shaft fracture. · Cast must be lightweight and must extend from at least 1 inch proximal to the fracture site to wrist, with elbow at right angle & forearm in neutral rotation. · Arm must lie dependent to provide a traction force. · Patient must sleep erect or semi-erect to avoid supporting elbow when seated. · Erect position is maintained during the day as much as possible. · There should be no support under the elbow, and nothing should compress the arm against the body (such as clothing). It is frequently exchanged for functional b...
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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