| Type | Dominant pedicle | Minor pedicle | Example |
| I | 1 | – | Tensor Fascia Lata (TFL) |
| II | 1 | 1 | Gracilis |
| III | 2 | – | Gluteus maximus |
| IV | – | Multiple | Sartorius |
| V | 1 | Multiple | Lattisimus dorsi |
Mnemonic: Ten Graceful Glutes Sat on Latrines
1. Exquisite tenderness over the course of the sheath, limited to the sheath Present in 64% cases Late sign of proximal extension of pyogenic tenosynovitis Most important sign as described by Kanavel 2. Flexion of the finger (‘hook’ sign) Present in 69% cases 3. Exquisite pain on extending the finger,…
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Synonyms: Nosebleed, Nasal bleeding Definition: Epistaxis is defined as bleeding from the nasal cavity. It ranges from minor blood-tinged mucus when blowing the nose to life-threatening hemorrhage. Epidemiology: Age: Bimodal distribution – common in <10 years and >60 years Season: Winter Anatomy and Physiology: Why is the nose prone to…