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 […]
Wound dehiscence
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 […]
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 (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. […]
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 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 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 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 […]
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 adequate blood supply, the bone cells die, the process is called avascular necrosis or osteonecrosis. This disease otherwise known as “Legg-Calve-Perthes syndrome” CLASSIFICATION IF PERTHES […]