Definition of Low Back Pain Low back pain (LBP) is defined as pain, muscle tension or stiffness localized below the costal margin and above the…
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Section Editor: Dr. Sulabh Kumar Shrestha, MBBS, PGY1 Orthopedics
Pediatric Lateral Condyle Humerus Fracture : Review
A) Epidemiology: B) Mechanism of Injury: C) Classifications: a. Milch: Fracture line based – b. Jakob and Weiss: Displacement and articular congruency based – Modified…
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Anterior Forearm (Compartment) Muscles Total muscles: 8 (4 superficial + 1 intermediate + 3 deep) Mnemonic: Do it yourself as shown in the figure below!…
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Normally, the pathological reflexes are not evident because they are suppressed by cerebrum at brainstem or spinal cord level by 6 months of age. Importance:…
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General approach to history taking with patients have been discussed here: 1. Chief complaint: Common orthopedic complaints can be remembered using the mnemonic WRISD Pain…
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Adson’s test: for thoracic outlet syndrome Allen’s test: for testing patency of radial and ulnar arteries Alli’s test: for DDH Anvil test: for testing tenderness…
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Method: The patient is then asked to stand on one leg and bend the opposite knee to 90° without flexing the hip. This action eliminates…
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Synonyms: Iliofemoral triangle Position: The patient lies supine with the pelvis square, and the limbs in identical position. Points of the Bryant’s triangle: The Bryant’s triangle…
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