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Thoracolumbar injury classification and severity score or TLICS is a scoring system for thoracolumbar fractures which classifies and provides guidance to the treatment … [Read More...] about Thoracolumbar Injury Classification and Severity Score or TLICS
Axis is the second vertebra of the spine and is also called C2 bone vertebra. It articulates with C1 or atlas vertebra above and C3 vertebra below.The axis is an … [Read More...] about Axis or Second Cervical Vertebra [C2]
Atlas is the first cervical vertebra that sits just below the skull. It is also called C1 vertebra. Along with axis, the second vertebra and C7, it falls into the group … [Read More...] about Atlas or First Cervical Vertebra [C1]
Vertebra prominens is the common name for 7th cervical vertebra or C7, the largest and most inferior vertebra of the cervical region of the spine.It is named because … [Read More...] about Vertebra Prominens or Seventh Cervical Vertebra [C7]
The cauda equina is a structure within the lower end of the spinal column of most vertebrates, that consists of nerve roots and rootlets from above[from second lumbar to … [Read More...] about Anatomy of Cauda Equina
Periosteal chondroma is a benign cartilage tumor that develops on the surface of bone under the periosteum. It is also called as juxtacortical chondroma. Chondroma … [Read More...] about Periosteal Chondroma or Juxtacortical Chondroma
An intrathecal pain pump is a surgically implanted drug delivery system that sends pain medication directly to the spinal cord. This unique treatment option may be … [Read More...] about Intrathecal Pain Pump Concept, Use and Risks
The typical thoracic vertebrae are seven in number and atypical thoracic vertebra are five in number.Vertebra T2 to T8 are typical and rest of them are … [Read More...] about Typical and Atypical Thoracic Vertebra
Diabetic Lumbosacral Plexopathy is a condition where proximal neuropathy occurs in nerves and often involves roots of lumbosacral plexus. It is also called lumbosacral … [Read More...] about Diabetic Lumbosacral Plexopathy
Deltoid fibrosis is a condition where intramuscular fibrous bands within lead to contractures and stiffness of the shoulder joint.Deltoid fibrosis is part of the … [Read More...] about Deltoid Fibrosis or Deltoid Contracture
There are many different anesthetic agents available and the user may vary depending on the site of the procedure, type of anesthesia [local versus spinal] and duration … [Read More...] about Classification of Anesthetic Agents
Digital nerve blocks are used for numbing digits [fingers, toes] for a procedure on the digits. Injury and infection are the two most common reasons for surgical … [Read More...] about Digital Block Procedure – Indications and Techniques
Trigger point injections are used as a treatment modality for inactivating trigger points to provide prompt relief. Trigger points are palpable painful nodules in the … [Read More...] about Trigger Point Injection Procedure
Consensus guidelines for ketamine use in pain management have been developed jointly by the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, the American … [Read More...] about Ketamine Use in Pain Management – First Guidelines Published
There is no doubt that patients with osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis are benefited by regular exercises. In fact, recommending physical activity is the standard … [Read More...] about New Recomendations for Exercise in Arthritis [EULAR 2018]
Methylene blue injection is an easy and safe way to rule out or confirm breakage of the joint capsule when there is an injury near or around the joint, thus establishing … [Read More...] about Intrarticular Methylene Blue Injection Procedure
Brachial plexopathy is an affection of brachial plexus. Plexopathy refers to a disorder affecting nerves, blood or lymph vessels in the regions of the brachial or … [Read More...] about Brachial Plexopathy – Causes, Symtptoms and Treatment
Flail chest is caused by severe blunt injury which causes multiple [3 or more] segmental [rib fractures at two points say anterior and posterior] rib fracture resulting … [Read More...] about Flail Chest Injury – Causes, Presentation and Treatment
Rib fractures are the most common injury sustained after blunt chest trauma. Rib fractures are more common in elderly and adults [older people are more prone than young … [Read More...] about Rib Fractures – Causes, Presentation and Treatment
Distal clavicle osteolysis refers to the process causing resorption of subchondral bone in the distal clavicle [lateral calvicle], often caused by repetitive strain … [Read More...] about Distal clavicle Osteolysis Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
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