Order of decreasing wavelength Mnemonic: CHyNa PuRE The laser tissue interaction can be remembered in the reverse order using the mnemonic ACiDiTy. Carbon dioxide (CO2):…
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Definitions, Criteria and Classifications in Osteomyelitis
Morrey and Peterson’s Criteria Definite osteomyelitis: the pathogen is isolated from bone or adjacent soft tissue as there is histologic evidence of osteomyelitis. Probable osteomyelitis:…
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Column Concept of Acetabulum
2 Column Concept or Principle of Acetabulum (Letournel and Judet) According to this concept, “C” shaped acetabular structure is contained between the limbs of lamda…
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Open Pelvic fractures – Classification
General principles and classification of open fractures have been discussed earlier. The Gustillo-Anderson classification commonly used for the long bone fractures might not be suitable…
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The Use of Stem Cell Treatment in Patients with Cerebral Palsy
At present, nearly 10,000 babies are born with cerebral palsy (CP) every year, with an estimated 764,000 children and adults displaying at least one symptom of the…
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Tips to help you cope with the pain of Multiple Sclerosis
People with multiple sclerosis (MS) will inevitably face pain at some time in their journey. Unfortunately, there is no one relief that works for all.…
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Antibiotic Spectrums : Cheat sheet
Gram positive and Gram negative Amoxicillin-clavulanate Tazobactam-piperacillin Carbapenem: Ertapenen, Imipenem, Meropenem Cefuroxime Cefotaxime Ceftriaxone Anaerobes Amoxicillin-clavulanate Tazobactam-piperacillin Carbapenems Clindamycin Metronidazole Pseudomonas Tazobactam-piperacillin Carbapenems (except Ertapenem)…
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Hernia – The Others
Hernia is classically defined as a protrusion of the contents of a cavity through its walls. It is a condition which occurs not only in…
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