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Tuberculosis of Spine Presentation and Treatment

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

Types of lesion in tuberculosis of spine

Tuberculosis of spine or TB spine or spinal TB was first described by Percivall Pott, after whom it is also referred to as Pott’s disease or Pott’s spine. Tuberculosis of spine is the commonest form of skeletal tuberculosis. It constitutes about 50 percent of all cases of bone and joint TB. There are few other […]

Filed Under: Spine, General Ortho, Infections

Intervertebral Disc Anatomy, Biomechanics and Significance

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

intervertebral disc

The Intervertebral disc is a kind of cushion-like structure between two vertebrae that absorbs the forces across the vertebra and provide cushion during motion of vertebrae, thus preventing grinding of vertebrae against each other. Discs are avascular structures and receive nutrition via osmosis from surrounding structures. They are in fact the largest structure of the […]

Filed Under: Spine

Klippel Feil Syndrome – Presentation and Treatment

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

Kilppel Feil Syndrome

The Klippel Feil syndrome is a rare malformation in which there is a congenital fusion of two or more cervical and clinically characterized by shortening of the neck, neck stiffness, and low posterior hairline. Klippel Feil syndrome may also be accompanied by abnormalities of the genitourinary, cardiopulmonary, and nervous systems. It is also called as […]

Filed Under: Pediatric, Spine

Congenital Muscular Torticollis

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

torticollis

Congenital muscular torticollis is an asymmetrical deformity of the head and neck in which the head is tilted toward the side with the shortened muscle and the chin rotated towards the opposite side. The deformity is noticed after the birth of the child and it could manifest in a few days to weeks. The deformity […]

Filed Under: Spine

Cervical Spondylosis- Causes, Presentation and Treatment

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

Cervical Spondylosis with severe anterior osteophytes cervical spine

Cervical spondylosis is a term for degenerative changes (wear and tear) of the vertebral discs and facets of the cervical spine. It is considered to be a normal part of aging. It is not symptomatic in many people but may cause recurring neck pain. Cervical Spondylosis often progresses with age and frequently involves multiple levels. […]

Filed Under: Spine

Whiplash Injury of Cervical Spine [Strain and Sprain]

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

whiplash injury of cervical spine

The term whiplash injury is used for a neck injury caused by a sudden movement of the head forwards, backwards or sideways. It is a term that describes mechanism of injury as well as the injury per se. It covers both ligament injuries [sprain] and other muscles, tendons, and soft tissue injuries [strain]. The injury […]

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Normal Cervical Spine Xray

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

normal x-ray of cervical spine

Normal Cervical Spine X-ray The cervical spine is the part of the spine that is present in the neck region. It is formed by first  7 vertebrae of the spine numbered from C1 to C7. The spine begins with C1 vertebra which is also called Atlas. Next vertebra is Axis. Seventh cervical vertebra or C7  is […]

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Thoracic Spine Anatomy

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

Thoracic Spine Anatomy

The thoracic spine is also called the dorsal spine and is constituted by the next 12 vertebrae after the cervical spine. These vertebrae are named T1 to T12 (or D1 to D12) from above downwards. If you palpate back of the neck from above downwards in the midline, you would come across a sudden projection […]

Filed Under: Anatomy, Spine

Spine Anatomy- Vertebral Column and Other Structures

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

a diagram of spine

Spine anatomy can be understood by dividing the spine into bony and soft tissue components. Spine can be divided into cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral and coccygeal regions. There are anatomical variations both in skeletal and nonskeletal components in all these regions. Spinal cord and the nerves coming out of spine are the neural tissue contained […]

Filed Under: Anatomy, Spine

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Normal Olecranon Bursa and Inflamed Olecranon Bursa or Bursitis

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, 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 […]

tension band wiring of olecranon

Tension Band Wiring Procedure

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

External Fixator Applied To Tibia

External Fixators – Concept and Use

An external fixator is a useful tool in the management of fractures and certain difficult orthopedic problems such as limb length discrepancy. External fixation a useful tool in fracture management and in the case of pelvic fracture it may be a primary life-saving device With external fixation, pins and/or wires are percutaneously inserted into the […]

Short Leg Cast

Fiberglass Cast – Indications, Application and Care

A fiberglass cast is the plaster cast made from fiberglass material which is s a lighter, synthetic alternative plaster of Paris. Fiberglass is also called glass-reinforced plastic[GRP] or glass fiber reinforced plastic [GFRP] is a fiber reinforced polymer made of a plastic matrix reinforced by fine fibers of glass. The fiberglass cast is also popularly […]

Shoulder Arthrodesis

Shoulder Arthrodesis Indications and Procedure

Shoulder arthrodesis is end-stage salvage joint fusion surgery for a joint that has failed, is about to fail or a painful joint that cannot be reconstructed. The term shoulder arthrodesis is used for fusion of the glenohumeral joint. Though the indications for arthrodesis are diminishing, it is still an important method of shoulder management. It […]

Webspace Digital Block

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 procedures of digits. The digital block is generally effective for procedures distal to metatarsal or metacarpal heads. Relevant anatomy Each digit is innervated by 4 digital nerves – […]

lateral View of Lateral Malleolus fracture With Ankle Subluxation

Fibula Fracture Presentation and Treatment

Fibula fracture occurs less commonly in isolation and more commonly occur in association with a tibia fracture. Therefore, if a displaced fibula fracture is encountered, fracture of tibia bone must be suspected and looked for. At either end of the bone, the fracture may also occur with ligament injuries. The fibula and tibia are the two […]

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