Postacchini and Massobrio Classification (Nathan Modification) Can be classified into 6 types: Type I (slight curve): Curved slightly forward with apex pointing caudally (>50% incidence) Type II (forward curve): More prominent ventral curvature with coccyx apex pointing anteriorly (8-32% incidence) Type III (sharp angle): Acute anterior angulation of coccyx but…
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Morel Lavallee Lesion
Definition: Post-traumatic closed degloving injury, in which the skin and subcutaneous tissue is detached from the underlying fascia by a shearing force which can disrupt perforating vessels and nerves, creating a potential space that fills with blood, lymph, debris and fat (necrotic and/or viable). Clinical features: The diagnosis can be…
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Corona Mortis
Synonym: Crown of Death Definition: Retropubic vascular anastomoses between the obturator and external iliac systems Location: Behind the superior pubic ramus at varying distance from the symphysis pubis (range 40-96 mm) Morphologies: a. Arterial corona mortis (8-65% incidence): b. Venous corona mortis (40-96% incidence): c. Combined arterial and venous corona…
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Frozen Shoulder : Mnemonics
Synonym: Adhesive capsulitis of shoulder Features: Mnemonic: ICE CAPS Sequence for Manipulation under anesthesia (MUA): Mnemonic: FEAR
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How to Deal with Stress as a Medical Professional
Being a medical professional places you in the roster of essential workers, many of whom sacrifice a great deal to provide much-needed services. It’s a job you wouldn’t want to take for granted, considering the lives you get to save. However, you can’t ignore the effects that your role has…
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Ivory Vertebra : Mnemonic
Ivory vertebra refers to diffuse and homogenous increase in opacity of a vertebral body that retains size and contour with no change is size and opacity of adjacent intervertebral discs. Mnemonic: PH FILMS 1. Paget disease of bone 2. Hemangioma 3. Fluorosis 4. Infection (tubercular spondylitis) 5. Lymphoma (usually Hodgkin’s…
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MedicalVandalism.info and the Fight for Health Worker Safety in Nepal
Nepal’s health system not only suffered from infrastructural as well as human capacity deficits in recent decades, but its front-line health workers have, additionally, faced an appalling series of violent attacks upon them. Hospital vandalism, physical assault, verbal intimidation, as well as threat-making, against health workers are no longer exceptional…
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From Bedside to Boardroom: How a BSNExpands the Scope of Nursing Practice
Nursing has evolved far beyond traditional bedside care. With the growing complexity of healthcare, nurses now take on diverse roles that reflect a broader scope of practice and greater opportunities for impact. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is a necessary bridge—connecting direct care with leadership, policy, education, and…