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Trauma

What are Complications of Fractures

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

Comartment syndeome-complications of fractures

Fractures treatment in modern times allows most of the fractures to heal without a problem. But complications of do occur sometimes which may affect management and outcome. Complications of fractures can be acute or chronic. Acute complications of fractures are mostly due to initial injury and generally as a result of the initial trauma and […]

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Fracture Reduction and Fixation – Principles, Types and Application

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

Radius fracture Fracture fixed with DCP

Fracture reduction treatment has evolved from its earlier days and now includes many modalities.  This article describes the basic terms of reduction and fixation. Closed Reduction Closed reduction of the fracture means reducing the fracture fragments into acceptable anatomical position.  After reduction has been achieved by manipulation and maneuvers, the alignment is generally maintained by […]

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Sternoclavicular Joint Injury

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

Sternoclavicular Joint Injury

Sternoclavicular joint injury is quite rare and results from direct or indirect force on the sternoclavicular joint.  The sternoclavicular joint  is a saddle-type joint that provides free movement of the clavicle in nearly all planes especially ability to thrust the arm and shoulder forward. Sternoclavicualr joint has little inherent stability but is supported by strong […]

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Orthopedic Complications of Trauma

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

orthopedics complications of trauma

Trauma is a major health disrupter and responsible for the morbidity of a large number of people in addition to being a leading killer. Trauma can injure any organ but in this article, we would concentrate on musculoskeletal parts only. From the this point of view, the major orthopedic complications of trauma are Acute respiratory […]

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Sprain Causes and Treatment

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

Foot Sprain

A sprain is an injury that occurs to ligaments causing stretching or tearing of ligaments. Ligaments are fibrous structures that join two bones across the joints. For example, ankle ligaments connect tibia and fibula bones to the talus and calcaneum across the ankle joint. Sprain originates from French word espriandre which means to wring. Therefore […]

Filed Under: Trauma

Fractures in Elderly – Causes and Prevention

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

Fractures in Elderly Require Special Cosideration

Geriatric fractures or fractures in elderly people is a special category of fractures in adults. These fracture demand a special category because of the unique problems that elderlies have. With age the bones lose their mineral content and become weak, a situation called osteoporosis. Not only this, there are many medical conditions in the old […]

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Fractures In Children and Their Management

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

Crying Face

Fractures in children demand special consideration because the skeleton of children though resembles adult skeleton is kind of different. Anatomically as well as physiologically, bones in children are quite different from adult bones. Roughly about one-third of children have had a fracture by the age of 18.  Fractures of the forearm are the most common […]

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Different Types of Fractures

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

Different types of fracture

Fractures occur when bones break due to energy applied to them in excess of what these can sustain. There could be different types of fractures depending on the site and severity of the injury, type of force that acted on bone and involvement of surrounding tissues. There are multiple ways to list the types of […]

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Gluteal Region Anatomy and Significance

The gluteal region is an anatomical area located posteriorly to the pelvic girdle, at the proximal end of the femur. In approximate terms, it can be called the area of buttocks. There are two gluteal regions, left and right. The muscles in this region move the lower limb at the hip-joint. Cutaneous Nerves, Vessels and […]

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Interesting Names for Common Calluses

Callus is hyperkeratotic thickening due to repetitive friction. Presentation of calluses and corns are discussed here. In this article, I am writing about the commonly used terms for different types of calluses. These are vernacular terms and are interesting to note as they try to convey the etiology. Jeweler’s callus or  Cherry Pitter’s thumb or […]

Muscles of Hip and Thigh

Muscles of Hip

Muscles of the hip joint are those muscles that cause movement in the hip. The muscles of the hip consist of four main groups. Gluteal Group The gluteal muscles cover the lateral surface of the ilium and include Gluteus maximus Gluteus medius Gluteus minimus Tensor fasciae latae Adductor group This group includes Adductor brevis Adductor […]

Different Types of Muscles

Muscles – Types, Structure and Functions

Muscles are the contractile tissues [A tissue that is able to contract] that are responsible for performing various voluntary and involuntary movements in the body. These can be regarded as motors of the body. Different types of muscles in the body perform different functions according to their type and location. Muscle is so named because, […]

Congenital Kyphosis

Congenital kyphosis is the presence of ky[hotic deformity or hump in the spine due to congenital vertebral anomalies. Kyphosis is exaggerated forward spine bend and it is called congenital as it occurred prior to birth. The vertebral defect which usually occur in the first six to eight weeks of embryonic life causes the spine to […]

Ankle Arthrodesis

Ankle Arthrodesis

Ankle arthrodesis is performed more commonly than that of the hip or knee. It is also called ankle fusion. Most common indication for performing this surgery is arthritis following an injury to ankle also called post-traumatic arthritis. Other indications are Rheumatoid arthritis Infection Neuromuscular disorders Failed total ankle arthroplasty. Bone tumors around the ankle Before […]

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Cauda Equina Syndrome

Cauda equina syndrome refers to a characteristic pattern of neuromuscular and urogenital symptoms resulting from the compression of multiple lumbosacral nerves in cauda equine [see below]. The spinal cord ends at L1- L2 level. It tapers before ending.  The most distal bulbous part of the spinal cord is called the conus medullaris, and its tapering […]

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