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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Open fractures : Emergency Management
Gustilo Anderson Classification of Open fracture Progression for grade I to III C implies a higher degree of energy involved in the injury, higher soft…
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Low Back Pain Diagnosis – Simplified approach
Definition of Low Back Pain Pain, muscle tension or stiffness localized below the costal margin and above the inferior gluteal folds, with or without leg…
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Lateral Condylar Fracture : Case discussion
Case summary: A 6 years old male child was referred from a rural hospital to a higher center with a carton paper splint and roll…
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