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Orthopedics

Section Editor: Dr. Sulabh Kumar Shrestha, MBBS, PGY1 Orthopedics

PGMEE, MRCS, USMLE, MBBS, MD/MS

Medial and Lateral Plantar Nerves

Epomedicine Sep 7, 2023 No Comments AnatomyMusculoskeletal systemNervous systemOrthopedics

Origin: Tibial nerve (both medial and lateral plantar nerve) Similar to: Course and innervation: Medial plantar nerve Lateral plantar nerve Origin Larger branch of tibial…

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Clarke’s test

Epomedicine Aug 12, 2023 No Comments Clinical examinationMusculoskeletal systemOrthopedics

Synonyms: Patellofemoral grind test, Patella hold test, Zohler’s sign Tests for: Patellofemoral dysfunction Patient position: Lying down with knees extended and relaxed (heels on table)…

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PGMEE, MRCS, USMLE, MBBS, MD/MS

Median, Ulnar and Radial Nerve – Course and Innervation

Epomedicine Aug 8, 2023 No Comments AnatomyMusculoskeletal systemNervous systemOrthopedics

Median nerve, Ulnar nerve and Radial nerve are the 3 major nerves of the upper limb originating from the brachial plexus. Some important neuroanatomic relationships…

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Foot Drop : Differentials

Epomedicine Jun 8, 2023 No Comments Internal medicineNervous systemOrthopedics

Foot drop can result from: L5 radiculopathy Lumbar plexopathy Sciatic neuropathy Peroneal neuropathy Causes Disc herniation, Spinal canal stenosis Pelvic surgery, hematoma, prolonged labor Hip…

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Orthopedic Examination Made Easy

Dr. Sulabh Kumar Shrestha, MS Orthopedics Jun 4, 2023 No Comments Clinical examinationMusculoskeletal systemNervous systemOrthopedics

It’s difficult to find a student friendly book on examination techniques in orthopedics and often the students struggle with the sequence and techniques of examination…

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Knee Examination

Epomedicine Jun 4, 2023 No Comments Clinical examinationMusculoskeletal systemOrthopedics

Go through the general principles of orthopedic examination before starting with knee examination. EXPOSURE: From flanks to ankle INSPECTION: STANDING: SITTING: SUPINE: PALPATION TEMPERATURE (joint…

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Hematoma Block

Epomedicine May 31, 2023 No Comments Emergency medicineMusculoskeletal systemOrthopedics

Hematoma block is a technique in which a local anesthetic agent is injected directly into the hematoma surrounding the fracture, the location of which is…

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Circumferential Periosteal Block (CPB)

Dr. Sulabh Kumar Shrestha, MS Orthopedics May 28, 2023 No Comments AnesthesiaOrthopedics

Use: Alternative to hematoma block in reduction of distal radius and ulna fractures Advantage: Providing distance from the fracture hematoma (no theoretical risk of converting…

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