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 support. Splints, as we know from our previous discussions are used to immobilize the injuries either temporarily or as definite treatment. Most common use of splints […]
Procedures
Aspiration of Olecranon Bursa
Aspiration of an inflamed olecranon bursa is performed to obtain fluid for analysis. A bursa can become inflamed due to infection or for noninfective reasons like trauma, overuse, crystal deposition diseases etc. Non-infective or aseptic causes account for approximately two-thirds of all bursitis diagnoses. Infective or septic bursitis most commonly occurs due to seeding of […]
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 various injuries of the ulnar aspect of the wrist and hand. It is also called Boxer splint. The splint is applied on the ulnar aspect and conforms to […]
Laminectomy Indications and Procedure
Laminectomy is a surgical procedure for decompressing the cord or nerve roots by removal of lamina part of the vertebra which forms the vertebral or neural arch. The vertebral arch is the ring of bone that joins the vertebral body to surround the spinal cord. [see anatomy] Each vertebra contains two laminae and the procedure […]
Internal Fixation of Scaphoid Fracture
Internal fixation of scaphoid can be done either percuatenously or using open reduction. With external fixation, the fracture healing is quicker than nonoperative treatment, and the period of postoperative immobilization is shortened. In modern orthopedic practice, percutaneous fixation of the scaphoid is preferred where feasible because it is minimally invasive and there is no need […]
Percutaneous fixation of Vertical Medial Malleolus Fracture
This article depicts the percutaneous fixation of medial malleolus fracture. The fracture was vertical type and minimally displaced. The patient had a history of twisting of ankle and broke medial malleolus. Following is the anterior and posterior x-rays of ankle showing the medial malleolus x-ray. Being an active adult patient and considering the configuration of […]
Surgical Approaches to Fibula
Posterolateral Approach to Fibula Posterolateral approach to fibula can be used to access whole of the fibula from head to lateral malleolus. But in practice it is most commonly used in upper three fourths of fibula It is used in open reduction and internal fixation of fibula fractures, resection of fibula or excision of fibular […]
Anterolateral Decompression Surgery in Tuberculosis of Spine
The aims of treatment of tuberculosis of the spine are: Control and cure of the existing active systemic and local infection and prevent its further spread. Achieving the stability of the spine with sound bony or strong fibrous union between the involved vertebrae. Healing of the lesion is implied in bony fusion Prevention and treatment […]
Tension Band Wiring Procedure
Tension band wiring is the procedure based on tension band principle and uses Kwires/screw and SS wires for fracture fixation. Tension band wiring is commonly performed for patella and olecranon fractures. However, it can be done for many fractures including medial malleolus and greater trochanter fractures. In fact it can be done for fractures of […]
Surgical Approaches to Tibia
Surgical approaches to the tibia are named according to the site of incision and the region accessed Anterolateral Approach to Tibia Indications This incision is the classical incision for plating of tibia or open reduction of tibial fractures. The entire tibia from knee to ankle may be exposed through this incision. It mobilizes the muscles […]
