Triple deformity of knee consists of 3 components: 1. Flexion deformity at knee 2. Posterolateral subluxation of tibia 3. External rotation of tibia over femoral condyle Mechanism behind triple deformity of knee: Causes of Triple deformity of knee: Mnemonic: TRIPLE 1. Tuberculosis (TB) knee – commonest cause 2. Rheumatoid arthritis…
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Meniscus Injury : Mnemonics
Meniscus structure Mnemonic: CD RS McMurray test Mnemonic: The heel of the foot points towards the injured meniscus Meniscus attachments in knee Each meniscus has something attached to it: Tear Patterns Mnemonic: LaHORe FC Tear pattern Description Potential to repair Longitudinal Oriented parallel to edge of meniscusa. Complete tear with…
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Should You Take an Ambulance After an Accident for a Personal Injury Case?
If you were involved in a car accident in Stockton, California, you should first and foremost prioritize your health before considering legal action. Once you are transported to the hospital and get well enough, you should then consider contacting a car accident lawyer In Stockton to help you with your…
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Types of Nursing Specialties: 5 Fast-Growing Nursing Fields
Nursing is an ever-evolving field with many opportunities for growth and advancement in specialty areas. With the increasing demand for healthcare, a growing number of nursing specialties require specialized training to meet the needs of patients. This article will explore four rapidly growing nursing fields. Family Nurse Family nursing is…
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5 Ways to Gain Professional Nursing Experience
Being in school and studying hard is essential as is getting practical experience. Learning from real-life scenarios can help make future tasks more accessible and comfortable. Here are ways to gain realistic nursing skills while gaining the academic education you need for long-term career success. Volunteering at a hospital or…
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Eliciting Primitive Neonatal Reflexes
Neonatal reflexes are the reflexes which are present at birth and have a predictable course of appearance and disappearance. A normally developing newborn should respond to certain stimuli with these reflexes, which eventually become inhibited as the child matures. The list of reflexes that can be elicited in normal newborn…
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5 Ways to Improve Your Professional Healthcare Career
With the medical field constantly changing, managing professional growth can be challenging, but there are specific steps you can take to help boost your professional healthcare career and reach new heights of success. This post will provide you with easy ways to improve your current role in the medical sphere…
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Total Contact Cast (TCC) – Principles and Technique
Total contact cast (TCC) is a modification of traditional below knee plaster with minimal padding, covering to protect toes, and molding to the contour of the foot and leg so that there’s no movement withing the cast. Indications of Total Contact Cast Contraindications of Total Contact Cast 1. Absolute: 2….