The Krackow technique is a continuous locking loop suture technique commonly used in tendon repair. The classic Krackow stitch involves 3 or more locking loops placed along each side of the ligament or tendon. Starting point: 1 cm from the tendon end Suture pitch: 5 mm (space the loops 5…
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Personality Compatibility: Is this important in relationships?
Two people are made perfect for each other by nature. It might appear that two people with personality type infp in Love have it all, but relationships can be built on more than this. However, it’s normal for you to have some difficult times in your relationship. There might be…
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5 Branches of Psychology
Psychology is a vast subject. It is the study of the way the human mind works and how thoughts affect behaviours. Because the mind is so complex and there is a lot that we still don’t know about it, psychology is forever evolving. New theories are being created and different …
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Social History : Mnemonics
Mnemonic: FED TACOS Food Exercise Drugs Tobacco Alcohol Caffeine Occupation Sexual history Reference and further reading: History and Physical Examination: A Common Sense Approach By Mark Kauffman (DO.) Mnemonic: 10 Fs Family/Friends: Marital status, Caregivers and their status Fertility: Impotence for men, Other issues for women Food: Dietary history Freud:…
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Temporal Arteritis : Mnemonic
The 1990 ACR criteria for temporal arteritis can be remembered using the mnemonic: TEMPL3 T: Temporal artery abnormality (Tenderness or reduced pulse) E: Elevated ESR (50 mm/hr or more) M: Multinucleate giant cells (Present on biopsy) P: Pain (New onset localized headache) L: Later life (Age 50 years or over…
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Fibromyalgia : Mnemonic Approach
Clinical Features Mnemonic: FIBRO 1. Fatigue: 80-90% 2. Fibrofog: Dyscognition or Cognitive impairment e.g. trouble concentrating, forgetfulness, and disorganized or slow thinking 3. Insomnia: 90% 4. Blues: Depression and anxiety 5. Rigidity: Prolonged early morning stiffness not relieved by exercise and absence of synovitis 6. Ow!: Pain (the predominant symptom)…
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Top Tips to Increase Your Iron Intake
Iron deficiency affects around half a billion people worldwide. Lack of iron causes a condition known as iron deficiency anemia, which can lead to a range of symptoms. The most common signs of anemia include: Brittle nails Hair loss Heart palpitations Headaches Muscle weakness Pale skin Poor circulation Short-term memory…
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Mnemonic Based Approach to Joint Pain
Step 1: Arthralgia vs Arthritis Arthralgia Arthritis Symptom Diagnosis Joint pain without inflammation Joint pain with inflammation (swelling, redness, tenderness) Articular or Non-articular Articular Articular Non-articular Pain with all joint ROMs Pain with only some joint ROMs Most painful at the limit of joint ROM May not be most painful…