Enchondromatosis: insights on the different subtypesEnchondromatosis is the presence of multiple enchondromas.Enchondromas are benign, and often asymptomatic … [Read More...] about Enchondromatosis – Types, Presentation and Differentiation
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Enchondroma – Features, Sites and Treatment
Enchondroma is a common intramedullary benign neoplasm composed of mature cartilage. It has limited growth potential, and a majority of enchondromas are small, … [Read More...] about Enchondroma – Features, Sites and Treatment
Ganglion Impar Block
The ganglion impar is a sacrococcygeal ganglion, also called ganglion of Wather. It is a retroperitoneal structure located at the level of the sacrococcygeal … [Read More...] about Ganglion Impar Block
Chondroma – Presentation, Types, Diagnosis and Treatment
The term chondroma refers to a benign tumor of cartilage origin. The tumor contains cartilage cells which are similar to normal cartilage cells but contains vessels which … [Read More...] about Chondroma – Presentation, Types, Diagnosis and Treatment
Normal Wrist X-ray
Wrist x-rays are commonly done for wrist injuries and other wrist ailments.Wrist x-rays are only able to tell about the status ofcarpal bones … [Read More...] about Normal Wrist X-ray
Subaxial Cervical Spine Injury or Injury to C3-C7 vertebrae
The term lower cervical spine injury refers to the Injury of the subaxial cervical spine or that is below axis. It includes injuries to C3-C7 vertebra and adjoining … [Read More...] about Subaxial Cervical Spine Injury or Injury to C3-C7 vertebrae
Allen Classification of Cervical Spine Injury
Allen classification of cervical injury is also called mechanistic classification and was given by Allen and associates in 1982.The translation of kinetic energy … [Read More...] about Allen Classification of Cervical Spine Injury
Subaxial Cervical Spine Injury Classification System or SLICS
The Subaxial Cervical Spine Injury Classification (SLIC) system is a classification system for subaxial cervical spine injury.This is one of the recommended … [Read More...] about Subaxial Cervical Spine Injury Classification System or SLICS
Spinal Cord Stimulation- Concept and Use
Spinal cord stimulation or neurostimulati is a pain-relief technique that works by masking the pain signals before they reach the brain by delivering a low-voltage … [Read More...] about Spinal Cord Stimulation- Concept and Use
Thoracolumbar Injury Classification and Severity Score or TLICS
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 or Second Cervical Vertebra [C2]
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 or First Cervical Vertebra [C1]
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 or Seventh Cervical Vertebra [C7]
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]
Anatomy of Cauda Equina
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 or Juxtacortical Chondroma
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
Intrathecal Pain Pump Concept, Use and Risks
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
Typical and Atypical Thoracic Vertebra
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
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 or Deltoid Contracture
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
Classification of Anesthetic Agents
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