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Tag: Orthopedics

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

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Pelvis X-ray : Simplified Approach

Epomedicine, Nov 17, 2020Nov 17, 2020

Views AP pelvis: patient supine and the x-ray beam oriented 90 degrees to the patient’s long axis, passing through the patient from anterior to posterior Pubic symphysis and coccyx in straight line in middle of screen with 1-3cm between superior pubic symphysis and tip of coccyx Greater and lesser trochanters…

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C-spine X-ray : Mnemonic Approach

Dr. Sulabh Kumar Shrestha, MS Orthopedics, Oct 27, 2020Sep 22, 2022

Mnemonic: ABCDEF For images of the particular Cervical spine (C-spine) X-ray findings and views mentioned below, please refer to the links at the end of the article or use web-search. Adequacy Skull base, C1-C7 and upper T1 must be visible 3 views: True lateral, AP, Odontoid (Open mouth) +/- Swimmer’s…

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Complications of Fractures

Epomedicine, Oct 19, 2020Nov 4, 2022

This is a tabulated compilation for complications of fractures in general which can be immediate, early or delayed and local or generalized/systemic. This topic is commonly tested in exams. Local Systemic Immediate 1. Soft tissue injuries (Skin, Nerve, Vessels, Muscle-tendon) 2. Physeal injury 3. Hemarthrosis 4. Local visceral injury 1….

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Well’s criteria for DVT with Mnemonic

Dr. Sulabh Kumar Shrestha, MS Orthopedics, Oct 9, 2020Jun 18, 2022

Mnemonic: ABCD(CD)E(CDE) – 4P A: Alternate diagnosis of DVT more likely (-2) B: Bedridden recently >3 days or Big (major) surgery within 3 months (+1) C: Cancer – treatment or palliation within 6 months (+1) D: Deep venous involvement: Mnemonic – CD Collateral (non-varicose) superficial veins present (+1) Deep venous…

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Juncturae Tendinum

Epomedicine, Oct 5, 2020Oct 5, 2020

Synonyms: Connexus intertendinei, Intertendinous connections Plural: Juncturae tendinae Location: Intermetacarpal spaces in dorsum of hand between the extensor digitorum tendons Morphologic types: The usual pattern is that it gets thicker from radial to ulnar side. Type 1: Thin filamentous (square, rhomboidal or triangular) – present only in 2nd metacarpal space…

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Pelvic Fracture Classification and Management : Simplified

Dr. Sulabh Kumar Shrestha, MS Orthopedics, Oct 4, 2020May 27, 2025

Before proceeding to this topic, it would be wise to go through the topics listed below: Tile/AO Classification Tile classification divides pelvic fractures into three basic types according to stability based on the integrity of the posterior sacroiliac complex. Here is a mnemonic that can be used to remember tile…

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Ligaments of Pelvis

Epomedicine, Oct 3, 2020Oct 3, 2020

Inherent stability of the pelvis is provided by ligaments. The 3 groups of ligaments are: 1. Sacrum to Pelvis: Sacroiliac ligamentous complex: is divided into posterior (short and long) and anterior ligaments. Posterior ligaments provide most of the stability. Sacrotuberous ligament: runs from the posterolateral aspect of the sacrum and the…

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Heel Pad Avulsion Injuries

Epomedicine, Oct 2, 2020Oct 2, 2020

Special Anatomic Features of Heel Pad Heel pad form an almost fully contained cup-like structure consisting of skin overlying a shell of connective tissue within which fibrous septa ramify throughout the heel connecting the underlying periosteum of the calcaneus to the overlying reticular dermis, thereby anchoring skin to bone. Most…

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