Fat Embolism is a complication of closed fracrures. It may lead to Respiratory distress, cerebral dysfunction and rash. It is often very difficult to diagnose. Causes 1. Fractures – closed fractures produce more emboli than open fractures. Long bones pelvis and ribs cause more emboli. Sternum and clavicle furnish less. Multiple fractures produce more emboli. […]
Terms It is an deformity on the medial site of 1st MTP joint and the joint connecting with the big toe of the foot its known as the hallux. It is an enlargement of bone or may be tissue around the joint at the bottom of the big toe. It is usually seen in metatarsophalangeal […]
DEFINITION It is a blood clot that from within a normally functioning vein. (Eg) leg and mostly occur in leg and also occur in other part of body such as arm. DVT become classified as embolism. When it clot; DVT and PULMONARY EMBOLISM are dangerous because of their potential to become wedged. When the blood […]
TERM: Its is an starting stage of over growth of a pre-existing bone. It usually form during an the active growth stage. For an example (an extra bone formed in ankle. ) In a case of bone growth is capped with cartilage and its known as osteochondroma. They are often result of trauma and in […]
Abstract: A 64 yrs old female was admitted on 21/06/2013 for Pain in left hip since March 2013(3 and ½ months). She also complained of inability to walk since 15 days. Patient was operated for FRACTURE NECK OF FEMUR 6yrs back and was alright for 2 yrs. After that vague pain started in her left […]
Terms Its is an surgical complication. In which wound ruptures along surgical suture and also known as abdominal wound dehiscence. Its describe partial or complete post-operative separation of an abdominal wound closure. Causes It is an sub-acute infection. Infection at the wound area. Injury to the wound area. Pressure on the sutures. Weak tissue or […]
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 (patellar tendon) attaches to the shinbone (tibia). Osgood-Schlatter disease most often occurs during growth spurts, when bones, muscles, tendons, and other structures are changing rapidly. […]
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 at birth, but usually not noticed until later in life. It may be a fully-formed bony rib or just a thin strand of tissue fibers, […]
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 is a reversed Colles fracture. EIPDEMOLOGY Smith’s fracture account for less than 3% of all fractures of the radius and ulna and have a bimodal […]
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 or neurovascular injuries. CRAMER-WIRE SPLINT: Ladder splint. Used temporary splint for fractures during transportation. Made of 2 thick parallel wires with interacting wires. Can be […]