OSGOOD – SCHLATTER DISEASE
DESCRIPTION: Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common cause of knee pain in growing adolescents. It is an inflammation of the area just below the knee where the tendon from the kneecap […]
CERVICAL RIB
Introduction A cervical rib is an extra rib that forms above the normal first rib, growing from the base of the neck just above the collarbone. The defect is present […]
SMITH’s FRACTURE
Smith’s Fractures is also known as a Goyrand Fracture in French literature. Smith’s fracture is palmarly displaced distal radius fracture. It is referred to as “GARDEN SPADE” deformity. Smith’s fracture […]
DIFFERENT SPLINTS AND TRACTION USED IN ORTHOPEDICS
SPLINT: Any material used to support a fracture is known as splint. Unconventional. Conventional. INDICATIONS: Temporary immobilization of sprains, fractures and reduced dislocations. Control pain Prevention of further soft tissue […]
PERTHES DISEASE
INTRODUCTION: Perthes disease is a rare childhood condition that affects the hip. It occurs when the blood to the round head of the femur (thighbone) is temporarily disrupted. Without an […]
POSTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT INJURIES
The posterior cruciate ligament is located in the back of the knee. It is one of several ligaments that connect the femur (thighbone) to the tibia (shinbone). The posterior cruciate […]
MALLET FINGER (BASEBALL FINGER)
Mallet finger is an injury to the thin tendon that straightens the end joint of a finger or thumb. Although it is also known as “baseball finger,” this injury can […]
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