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Mnemonic: EDWARDS 1. Eighteen trisomy, Elongated skull 2. Digit overlapping with clenched fist 3. Webbing of 2nd and 3rd toes 4. Absent radii, Arthrogryposis 5.…

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Surgical Skills

Percutaneous Achilles Tenotomy for CTEV

Indications Cavus, Adductus and Varus are fully corrected but ankle dorsiflexion remains <10 degrees above neutral Adequate abduction: Best sign: Ability to palpate anterior process…

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CTEV Made Easy

Dr. Sulabh Kumar Shrestha, MS Orthopedics Aug 3, 2022 No Comments Orthopedics Pediatrics

CAVE deformities Mnemonic Deformity Site Components C Cavus Midfoot Plantar flexed 1st metatarsal A Adductus Forefoot (Tarsometatarsal joint) Medial displacement of navicular and cuboid along…

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Osteopetrosis : Mnemonic

Dr. Sulabh Kumar Shrestha, MS Orthopedics Jul 20, 2022 No Comments Musculoskeletal system Orthopedics Pediatrics

Synonyms: Marble bone disease Albers-Schonberg disease (Autosomal dominant form) Mnemonic: OSTEOPETROSIS Osteoclast dysfunction (Carbonic anhydrase II gene mutation or chloride channel dysfunction) Symmetric skeletal sclerosis…

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Rickets Made Easy

Epomedicine Jul 6, 2022 No Comments Musculoskeletal system Orthopedics Pediatrics

Types Type Pathology 25(OH) D 1,25(OH)2 D PTH Ca PO4 ALP Additional clinical findings Treatment Vitamin D deficiency (Nutritional) Hypovitaminosis D 🡢 Hypocalcemia 🡢 Secondary…

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Clinical Skills and Approaches

Child with a limp : Mnemonic Approach

Dr. Sulabh Kumar Shrestha, MS Orthopedics Jun 24, 2022 No Comments Orthopedics Pediatrics

HISTORY AND EXAMINATION Mnemonic: LIMPINGS 1. Limping definition and onset Any deviation in walking pattern away from the expected normal pattern for the child’s age…

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