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…
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Section Editor: Dr. Sulabh Kumar Shrestha, MBBS, PGY1 Orthopedics
Complications of Fractures
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…
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A: Alternate veins i.e. Superficial collateral veins (+1) B: Bedridden for >/= 3 days in last 1 month OR Big surgery in last 3 months…
Explore more Well’s criteria for DVT : MnemonicJuncturae Tendinum
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…
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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…
Explore more Pelvic Fracutre Classification SystemsLigaments of Pelvis
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…
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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…
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1. Exquisite tenderness over the course of the sheath, limited to the sheath Present in 64% cases Late sign of proximal extension of pyogenic tenosynovitis…
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