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Radial Gutter Splint Indications and Procedure

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

Radial Gutter Splint

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 […]

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Aspiration of Olecranon Bursa

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

Normal Olecranon Bursa and Inflamed Olecranon Bursa or Bursitis

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, 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 bacteriae or […]

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Ulnar Gutter Splint Application Procedure

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

Ulnar gutter splint

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 […]

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Eight Plate System for Epiphysiodesis

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

eight plate fixation, taken form orthofix pdf

The Eight-figure plate or eight plate system or simply eight plate consists of the 2-holes plate and the 2 self-tapping screws and is used for control and correction of angular deformities like genu valgum or varus by a performing epiphysiodesis. Blount staples are the traditional most common implant used for hemiepiphysiodesis. This aims at stopping […]

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Laminectomy Indications and Procedure

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

Lamina of Vertebra or Vertebra lamina

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 […]

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Internal Fixation of Scaphoid Fracture

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

A fixed scaphoid fracture

Internal fixation of scaphoid can be done either percutaneously or using open reduction. In modern orthopedic practice, percutaneous fixation of the scaphoid is preferred where feasible because it is minimally invasive and there is no need for wide dissection and tissue injury caused by surgical dissection. Preoperative Planning The fracture pattern should be clear. Conventional […]

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Surgery in Spinal Tuberculosis

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

atlas vertebra

Surgery in spinal tuberculosis is considered in the patients where the disease is not responding to the drug treatment, rest and other conservative measures. 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 […]

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Tension Band Wiring Procedure

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

tension band wiring of olecranon

Tension band wiring is the procedure based on the tension band principle and uses K-wires/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 […]

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Surgical Approaches to Tibia

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

Minimally Invasive Medial Approach 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 […]

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Radiation Therapy for Tumors

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

Radiation therapy to the pelvis

Radiation therapy is a form of cancer treatment which uses high-energy radiation such as X-rays, gamma rays, and charged particles to shrink tumors and kill cancer cells. The radiation may be delivered by an external machine external-beam radiation therapy or by material placed in the body near cancer cells (internal radiation therapy, also called brachytherapy). […]

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Different indices for patellar height measurement

Patellar Height Measurement – Insall Salvati, Blackburne-Peel and Caton-Deschamps Indices

Patellar height measurement becomes important in the diagnosis of patella alta and patella baja. Patella alta is a condition where the patella is high riding than its normal position. Patella baja refers to low lying position of the patella. Both conditions have been discussed separately. Measurement of patellar height can confirm or rule out the […]

flexor tendon zones hand

Flexor Tendon Zones of Hand

There are five flexor tendon zones in hand. Flexor tendon zones influence prognosis following flexor tendon repair. The five flexor tendon zones apply only to the index through small fingers as separate zones exist for the thumb flexor tendon. Zone I Zone I extends from the tip of the finger to the middle of the […]

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Pes Anserinus Bursitis Symptoms and Treatment

Pes anserinus bursitis is an inflammatory condition of Pes-anserinus bursa which lies on the medial aspect of the knee. It causes pain inferomedial to the knee joint. It is also called anserine bursitis. A bursa is a small synovial tissue lined structure between two surfaces which functions to provide space for gliding and reducing friction […]

scapulothoracic bursitis bursa locations

Scapulothoracic Bursitis Causes and Treament

Scapulothoracic bursitis is inflammation of the scapulothoracic bursae present between the scapula and rib cage. Symptomatic scapulothoracic bursitis is not very common. Another similar but different term used is scapulothoracic crepitus [snapping scapula] and it is important to highlight the difference. Scapulothoracic crepitus is referred to as thumping or popping sounds that occur with scapulothoracic […]

Eponymous fractures and other popular fracture names

Eponymous Fractures and Other Popular Fracture Names

Many fractures in orthopedics are known by their discoverers. These are called eponymous fractures. It is common practice to use these eponymous fracture. Eponyms are widespread throughout medicine. The use of eponymous fractures may not be scientific communication but it allow concise description injury pattern. The drawback of eponymous fractures usage is that both sides […]

Classification of Lumbosacral transitional vertebra

Lumbosacral Transitional Vertebra or LSTV

Lumbosacral transitional vertebra refers to a spectrum of are congenital spinal anomalies involving L5 and adjacent vertebrae and varies from complete fusion of L5 with the sacrum, called sacralization to complete separation of S1 from the sacrum and present as L6, called lumbarization. When the L5 vertebra fuses completely to the sacrum, 4 lumbar vertebrae […]

Representative picture for things to do to achieve fastr fracture healing

7 Tips for Faster Fracture Healing

Fractures are very common in modern life. Reported annual occurrence in the US is about 7 million. Fracture healing can take any time between 4-12 weeks depending on the bone injured and the treatment given. Because of inconvenience and adverse effects on daily activities of living, everyone looks for ways of faster fracture healing. But […]

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