Origin C5-T1 (Brachial plexus) Course Axilla: Starts in axilla (lateral or anterior to axillary artery) Arm: Runs along with brachial artery – initially lateral to…
Explore more Median nerve – Course and Innervation
Tag: Orthopedics
Correlation between palpable pulses and Systolic blood pressure
ATLS’ 80/70/60 rule On the basis of location of pulse palpable, minimum systolic blood pressure can be predicted as follows: Radial/Dorsalis pedis/Popliteal pulse: >80 mmHg…
Explore more Correlation between palpable pulses and Systolic blood pressure
Carpal Bones Ossification: Mnemonic
Roughly one center appears per year from the age of 1 year to 7 years, anti-clockwise in right hand and clock-wise in left hand looking…
Explore more Carpal Bones Ossification: Mnemonic
Tests for Knee Ligaments
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Lacchman’s test It is performed with the patient supine and the knee flexed 20–30°. The examiner grasps the distal femur (from…
Explore more Tests for Knee Ligaments
Stress Tests for Ankle Ligaments
Anterior Drawer Test Assesses: the stability of the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL). The examiner exerts a downward force on the tibia while simultaneously attempting to…
Explore more Stress Tests for Ankle Ligaments
Salter Harris Classification for Physeal Fracture: Mnemonic
In children, the growth plate (physis) is a zone of cartilate situated between the epiphysis and the metaphysis of long bones. Cartilage is weaker than…
Explore more Salter Harris Classification for Physeal Fracture: Mnemonic
Ottawa rules for Extremitity Radiographs
Ottawa Ankle and Foot Rules Mnemonic: 44-55-66-PM Patients need an X-ray only if: 4: Unable to do 4 steps immediately AND 4: Unable to do…
Explore more Ottawa rules for Extremitity Radiographs
Log Rolling Maneuver : Steps
Step 1: Rescuer 1 stabilizes head and neck in neutral position without applying traction. He/she should grasp the patient’s shoulders at the neck and gently…
Explore more Log Rolling Maneuver : Steps