Nobody can evade ageing, but why not age with a style of your own? Why only passively acknowledge the passing years when we can embrace and flourish in them? Ageing like fine wine implies becoming better, wiser, and more fabulous from year to year, and we’re here to help. Yes,…

Patau Syndrome : Mnemonic
Chromosomal abnormality Count the letters in “Patau Syndrome”. There are 13 letters. Patau syndrome is Trisomy 13. Clinical features Mnemonic: PATAU

Avascular Necrosis (Osteonecrosis) of Various Bones : Stages and Management
Propensity Stages and Management Stages Hip (modified Ficat-Arlet) Shoulder (Cruess) Lunate (Lichtman) Knee (Koshino) Scaphoid (Herbert and Lanzetta) Management 0 – Silent + NWB joints – Immobilization, NSAIDs WB joints – a. Realignment osteotomyb. Core decompression +/- bone grafting or MSC therapy I – Suggestive clinically and MRI + +…

The Importance of CNA Training in Handling Dementia and Alzheimer’s Patients
Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease present significant challenges to healthcare providers due to the complex and progressive nature of these conditions. Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) play a pivotal role in the care of patients suffering from these diseases, providing support that directly impacts patient well-being. With over 6 million Americans living…

Comparing Spinal Adjustments, Shockwave Therapy, And the Graston Technique for Tendonitis Management
Tendonitis, characterized by the inflammation and irritation of tendons, can cause significant pain and impede daily activities. Effective management of tendonitis is for restoring mobility and reducing discomfort. Recent studies by the Mayo Clinic, the Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics, and Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports have explored various treatment…

Kienbock’s Disease : Mnemonic Approach
Etiology Mnemonic: RSTUV Lichtman Classification and Management Stage Description Treatment Mnemonic: ABCD Mnemonic: ABCD I Abnormal MRI (decreased T1 intensity; variable T2 intensity) or scintigraphy Analgesics + immobilization II Bone sclerosis ± Bone breaks (fracture lines) Bony procedures:1. Negative or Neutral ulnar variance: Joint levelling procedure (Radius shortening osteotomy; Ulnar…

Zero Position of Saha
Zero Position Zero position is the position during elevation in coronal or sagittal plane or in any plane where: Zero position of shoulder The humerus is elevated to about 165° with individual variations and is in the newly acquired scapular plane (around 45° anterior to the coronal plane). The humeral…

Triangles of Neck
Triangles Subdivisions Boundaries Floor Contents Clinical relevance Anterior Digastric (submandibular) – further subdivided into 3 small triangles:a. Lesser’sb. Pirogov’sc. Beclard’s 2 digastric belliesMandible Mylohyoid Submandibular glandSubmandibular nodesFacial nerve – Marginal mandibular branch (MMB)Facial vesselsLingual vesselsHypoglossal nerveNerve to mylohyoid Incision 2 finger breadth below inferior border of mandible avoids MMB of…