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Sometimes, in my line of work as a dentist, I have to break the bad news to patients regarding the state of their teeth and…
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Features of Osteochondroma Mnemonic: Six “C” Commonest benign bone tumor Continue to grow until Closure of physis Cartilage cap (appears larger clinically than in X-ray)…
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5 components a. Central aponeurosis It is triangular in shape with apex originating at the level of flexor retinaculum as a continuation of palmaris longus…
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Ulnar drift or deviation of fingers Normal anatomical factors contributing to ulnar drift of fingers at MCP joint: Normal mechanical advantage of ulnar intrinsic muscles…
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Remember WIPER before patient examination The local musculoskeletal examination is carried out following the general physical examination. The orthopedic examination proceeds in the sequence of:…
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Urate Lowering Therapy (ULT) Mnemonic: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Start Urate Lowering Therapy if: β₯1 subcutaneous tophi β₯2 flares per year β₯3 stage…
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