The Krackow technique is a continuous locking loop suture technique commonly used in tendon repair. The classic Krackow stitch involves 3 or more locking loops…
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DIY Vac Dressing for Wounds
Pre-requisites for Vac Dressing Components of Vac Dressing 1. Pump for Negative Pressure: In a study, 3 closed suction drainage systems were studied – Davol…
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Step 1: Arthralgia vs Arthritis Arthralgia Arthritis Symptom Diagnosis Joint pain without inflammation Joint pain with inflammation (swelling, redness, tenderness) Articular or Non-articular Articular Articular…
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Follow the general principles of orthopedic examination outlined in the article below. Standing 1. Note general point of pain: C sign (Patients with intra-articular hip…
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Rectus femoris is the only Quadriceps muscle that cross the hip joint and act as a hip flexor and knee extensor. When the rectus femoris…
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Named after: German Surgeon August Bier (first introduced the block in 1908) Definition: It is a peripheral intravenous local anesthetic block (IVRA; Intravenous Regional Anesthesia)…
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Don’t Marry Too Soon DRILL Choose the correct drill bit Insert the drill bit correctly in the chuck Tighten the chuck sufficiently Start the drill…
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Anatomy of Vertebral Pedicle Width (narrowest transverse diameter): Narrowest at T4-T5 (4-5 mm) Above and below this level, the width gradually increases to almost double…
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