IHDI method is a new radiographic classification of the severity of hip dislocation in DDH. It is based on the location of the midpoint of superior part of ossified metaphysis (H-point) relative to acetabulum. In contrast to Tonnis classification method, IHDI method: Tonnis classification: It is assessed according to the…
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Why Access to Quality Mental Health Care Matters More Than Ever
People now view access to quality mental health care as a fundamental right. In California, where diverse populations face unique challenges, the importance of accessible mental health services has never been more apparent. More people realize the importance of mental health and living a good life. However, many experience barriers…
Fellowship Blog
First Cuts, First Concerns: Avoiding the Sciatic Trap
Dated: July 15, 2025 So here we go – not quite Day 1, but definitely the beginning of something new. With two weeks of overlap before the official August 1 start, I reached B&B Hospital at 7:30 AM – early, eager, and quietly absorbing everything around me. As I waited…
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Mohr Syndrome (OFD2): An Orthopedic Insight from a Rare Case
Introduction Mohr syndrome, or Orofaciodigital syndrome type II (OFD2), represents a very rare genetic disorder in which there is a triad of craniofacial anomalies, oral malformations, and digital deformities. While classic findings such as lobulated tongue, cleft palate, and broad nasal root mainly remain in the domain of pediatricians and…
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When Fixing Bones Meets Nerves: A Lesson from the Cubital Tunnel
Date of writing: June 17, 2025 Day 3 of my pre-fellowship was unlike the others – not because I scrubbed in for an arthroplasty or a hip case (there weren’t any today), but because I witnessed firsthand how a routine trauma case can spiral into an anatomical and surgical challenge….
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How to Recognize the Best Korean Botox Suppliers in the USA
The pursuit of beauty doesn’t stop at borders. In today’s aesthetic world, skincare professionals and medical spas are constantly seeking high-quality, effective, and affordable cosmetic injectables for reducing facial wrinkles while maintaining natural facial expressions. And in recent years, Korean Botox has captured global attention for its innovation, safety, and…
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A New Chapter: Beginning My Fellowship Journey at B&B Hospital
I will be sharing my fellowship journey from my journal here. The posts will be backdated and hopefully I will catchup eventually. Dated: July 15, 2025 As I begin this fellowship training in Hip, Pelvi-Acetabulum, and Arthroplasty at B&B Hospital for one year, I felt like taking a step back…
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Collagen Supplementation: Evidence-Based Benefits for Integumentary and Musculoskeletal Systems
Collagen accounts for nearly 30% of all body proteins and is the major structural part of the extracellular matrix in connective tissues. Collagen fibrils, which confer tensile strength and elasticity to skin, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and bone, consist mainly of glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline. Its endogenous production gradually decreases after…