Synonyms: Osteitis deformans Collage of matrix madness Mnemonic: Sixteen “P”s 1. Paramyxovirus infection and inclusions in osteocalsts 2. Pain (most common symptom – localized fractures…
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Osteopetrosis : Mnemonic
Synonyms: Marble bone disease Albers-Schonberg disease (Autosomal dominant form) Mnemonic: OSTEOPETROSIS Osteoclast dysfunction (Carbonic anhydrase II gene mutation or chloride channel dysfunction) Symmetric skeletal sclerosis…
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Mnemonic: NISA 10-50-90-100 Type I – Non-displaced Neck fracture (upto 10% risk of AVN) 1 blood vessel damaged (entering talar neck) Management: 8 weeks in…
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HISTORY AND EXAMINATION Mnemonic: LIMPINGS 1. Limping definition and onset Any deviation in walking pattern away from the expected normal pattern for the child’s age…
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Synonym: Adult onset tibial tubercle exostoses History: Pain over anterior surface of upper tibia Pain during running, jumping, squatting, kneeling and descending stairs Usually no…
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Ashworth scale tests resistance to passive motion about a joint with varying degrees of velocity. Modified Ashworth Scale (Bohannon and Smith, 1987) has 1+ grading…
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Pre-requisites for Vac Dressing Components of Vac Dressing 1. Pump for Negative Pressure: In a study, 3 closed suction drainage systems were studied – Davol…
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Follow the general principles of orthopedic examination outlined in the article below. Standing 1. Note general point of pain: C sign (Patients with intra-articular hip…
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