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
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Digital Block Procedure – Indications and Techniques
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 Injection Procedure
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
Ketamine Use in Pain Management – First Guidelines Published
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
New Recomendations for Exercise in Arthritis [EULAR 2018]
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]
Intrarticular Methylene Blue Injection Procedure
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 – Causes, Symtptoms and Treatment
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 Injury – Causes, Presentation 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 – 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 Symptoms, Diagnosis 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
Radial Gutter Splint Indications and Procedure
A radial Gutter splint is a splint that is applied on the radial aspect of forearm and sandwiches 2nd [index]and 3rd [middle] fingers to provide both volar and dorsal … [Read More...] about Radial Gutter Splint Indications and Procedure
ACR Guidelines For Imaging of Rib Fracture
Rib fracture is the most common thoracic injury. It is found in 10% of all traumatic injuries and 40% of cases of blunt trauma.5th to 9th ribs are most commonly … [Read More...] about ACR Guidelines For Imaging of Rib Fracture
Aspiration of Olecranon Bursa
Aspiration of olecranon bursa is performed to obtain fluid for analysis.A bursa can become inflamed due to infection or for noninfective reasons like trauma, overuse, … [Read More...] about Aspiration of Olecranon Bursa
Ulnar Gutter Splint Application Procedure
An ulnar gutter splint extends from the proximal forearm to distal interphalangeal joints of fingers on the ulnar aspect of fingers wrist and forearm and is applied for … [Read More...] about Ulnar Gutter Splint Application Procedure
Humeral Avulsion of Glenohumeral ligament or HAGL
Humeral avulsion of the glenohumeral ligament or HAGL refers to avulsion of the inferior glenohumeral ligament (IGHL) from its humeral insertion.When it is associated … [Read More...] about Humeral Avulsion of Glenohumeral ligament or HAGL
Axillary Nerve Injury – Causes, Effects and Treatment
Axillary nerve injury can result either from compression of the axillary nerve or traumatic injury resulting from traction, direct trauma or from injections.As … [Read More...] about Axillary Nerve Injury – Causes, Effects and Treatment
Dorsal Scapular Nerve Entrapment Syndrome
The dorsal scapular nerve entrapment is a relatively less common nerve entrapment that causes shoulder and arm pain. It is vulnerable during brachial plexus injections as … [Read More...] about Dorsal Scapular Nerve Entrapment Syndrome
Spinal Accessory Nerve Palsy Causes and Treatment
Spinal accessory nerve palsy often occurs due to lesions in the neck, most often due to iatrogenic reasons. The nerve is especially vulnerable in the posterior triangle … [Read More...] about Spinal Accessory Nerve Palsy Causes and Treatment
Spinal Accessory Nerve Anatomy and Significance
The spinal accessory nerve [ also called accessory nerve] is eleventh cranial nerve (CN XI) [see the controversy below] and is composed of two parts, the cranial part, … [Read More...] about Spinal Accessory Nerve Anatomy and Significance
Serratus Anterior Paralysis [Long Thoracic Nerve Palsy]
Serratus anterior paralysis is a condition that characterized by pain, loss of shoulder movement and winging of scapula owing to damage or injury of the long thoracic … [Read More...] about Serratus Anterior Paralysis [Long Thoracic Nerve Palsy]