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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Surgical skills
Hip Spica Cast
Acceptable angulation in Femoral Shaft Fractures Age Varus/Valgus (degrees) Anterior/Posterior (degrees) Shortening (mm) <2 yr 30 30 15 2-5 yr 15 20 20 6-10 yr…
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Volar V-Y advancement flap for fingertip amputations
Indications Transverse or dorsally angulated traumatic amputations of the fingertip involving exposed distal phalanx Tissue loss distal to the lunula (Zone I and Zone II…
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DIY Vac Dressing for Wounds
Pre-requisites for Vac Dressing Thorough debridement Adequate hemostasis Components of Vac Dressing 1. Pump for Negative Pressure: A wall suction or a portable suction unit…
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Techniques of Securing Surgical Drain to Skin (Drain Fixation)
Choice of Suture: Non-absorbable (braided suture provides slightly superior grip on tubing than monofilament sutures) Technique 1: Create a series of knots around the drain.…
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How to make tourniquet for fingers using latex gloves?
Method 1: Digital block Painting with antiseptic solution Application of sterile latex gloves (slightly larger than the patient’s hand) on the patient’s hand A tiny…
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Zancolli-Lasso Procedure
Based on the preoperative clinical examination, the decision on which donor superficialis (FDS) tendon to use is made (commonly FDS middle finger is used). Transverse…
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Corner Stitch
Synonym: Half-buried horizontal mattress suture Indications: V, Y or X-pattern laceration repair Risk: Dermal stitch may be placed too close to the tip of the…
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