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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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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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.…
Explore more Tips to help you cope with the pain of Multiple SclerosisAntibiotic 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 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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Synonyms: Extensor expansion, Extensor hood, Dorsal expansion, Dorsal hood, Dorsal aponeurosis Components: Extrinsic tendons Intrinsic tendons Soft-tissue stabilizing structures Extrinsic tendon Extensor Digitorum Communis (EDC;…
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Hand comprises of 10 compartments: Thenar Adductor Hypothenar Palmar interosseous (3) Dorsal interosseous (4) Thenar and Adductor Muscles Thenar and Adductor muscles can be remembered…
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The muscles of thumb will make 2 compartments – thenar compartment and adductor compartment. Mnemonic: Do it yourself as shown in the image below. Put…
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