Mnemonic: EDWARDS
1. Eighteen trisomy, Elongated skull
2. Digit overlapping with clenched fist
3. Webbing of 2nd and 3rd toes
4. Absent radii, Arthrogryposis
5. Rocker-bottom feet
6. Dysplastic ears, Disability (intellectual), Diseased heart (VSD)
7. Small lower jaw
The Child-Pugh-Turcot (CTP) score consists of 5 clinical features and is used to assess the prognosis of chronic liver disease and cirrhosis. Mnemonic: A BEAP Albumin (gm/dl) Bilirubin (mg/dl) Encephalopathy (Based on West Haven Criteria) Ascites Prothrombin Time (PT) Prolonged or INR Child-Pugh-Turcot Score Factor 1 point 2 points 3…
Wound strength is determined by both quantity and quality of collagen and an appropriate balance of deposition and breakdown. The amount of collagen in a wound plateaus at several weeks post-injury. Timeline: 1. First few weeks: Strength increases rapidly, reaching about 20% of pre-injury strength at 3 weeks. 2. Around 6 weeks: Wound strength…
Anatomy of PLC 3 major static stabilizers of PLC Lateral collateral ligament Popliteus tendon Popliteofibular ligament Other static stabilizers of PLC Lateral capsule thickening Arcuate ligament Fabellofibular ligament Dynamic stabilizers of PLC Biceps femoris Popliteus muscle Iliotibial band (ITB) Lateral head of gastrocnemius There are 2 “Y” shaped structures in…
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