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Orthopedics

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

Emergency Medicine Surgical Skills

Bier Block

Epomedicine Jan 11, 2022 No Comments AnesthesiaOrthopedics

Named after: German Surgeon August Bier (first introduced the block in 1908) Definition: It is a peripheral intravenous local anesthetic block (IVRA; Intravenous Regional Anesthesia)…

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Surgical Skills

Orthopedic Screw Insertion Mnemonic

Dr. Sulabh Kumar Shrestha , PGY3 Orthopedics Dec 18, 2021 No Comments Orthopedics

Don’t Marry Too Soon DRILL Choose the correct drill bit Insert the drill bit correctly in the chuck Tighten the chuck sufficiently Start the drill…

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Pedicle Screw Insertion Simplified

Dr. Sulabh Kumar Shrestha , PGY3 Orthopedics Oct 30, 2021 No Comments Orthopedics

Anatomy of Vertebral Pedicle Width (narrowest transverse diameter): Narrowest at T4-T5 (4-5 mm) Above and below this level, the width gradually increases to almost double…

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Clinical Skills and Approaches

Ober’s Test

Epomedicine Oct 6, 2021 No Comments Clinical examinationMusculoskeletal systemOrthopedics

Tensor fascial latae (TFL) originates from the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) outer surface, outer lip of anterior iliac crest and deep surface of fascia…

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Clinical Skills and Approaches

Thomas Test

Epomedicine Sep 25, 2021 No Comments Musculoskeletal systemOrthopedics

Synonym: Hip flexion contracture test, Iliacus test, Iliopsoas test Fixed flexion deformity of the hip and anterior pelvic tilt leads to a compensatory hyperlordosis of…

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Nerve Conduction Study (NCS) and Electromyography (EMG) : Mnemonic Approach

Epomedicine Sep 15, 2021 No Comments Internal medicineNervous systemOrthopedics

Nerve Conduction Study (NCS) In the Nerve conduction study, assessment must be done for ABCDEFGH. Action potential Amplitude Measures the height of response in millivolts…

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Boutonniere and Swan neck Deformity – Pathophysiology

Dr. Sulabh Kumar Shrestha , PGY3 Orthopedics Sep 5, 2021 No Comments Internal medicineMusculoskeletal systemOrthopedicsRheumatology

Understanding of the Boutonniere and Swan neck deformity requires clear concept of the finger extensor apparatus, which has been discussed here. The extrinsic extensor tendons…

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Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) : Mnemonic Approach

Dr. Sulabh Kumar Shrestha , PGY3 Orthopedics Aug 14, 2021 No Comments OrthopedicsPediatricsRheumatology

Synonym: Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JIA) Diagnosis of JIA Mnemonic: One Six Sixteen (1, 6, 16) 1: Inflammation of atleast 1 joint (joint involvement: knee >…

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