Peri-Prosthetic Infection following THR
Classification : Appropriate initial treatment of an infection depends on the extent of the infection, the presence of draining sinuses, the virulence of the organism, when the infection becomes apparent,…
Phases of Throwing
Phases of throwing There are 5 main phases of throwing Wind up (see below) Cocking Acceleration Deceleration Follow-through Biomechanics Scapula must work in concert with humerus to maintain glenohumeral…
Osteoarthritis : What to do !
If you have osteoarthritis of the knee, you can take advantage of a wide range of treatment options. The effectiveness of different treatments varies from person to person. The choice of…
GOUT : Facts to Know !
FACTS ABOUT GOUT :: Gout can develop when your body produces too much uric acid or when it does not eliminate enough of it. When the levels of uric acid…
Spina Ventosa
Spina ventosa ("wind-filled sail") refers to the end-stage radiographic appearance of tuberculosis dactylitis: Cystic expansion of the short tubular bones with bone destruction. Tuberculous dactylitis is the painless tuberculous involvement…
Periphery of Physis
Groove of Ranvier : Supplies chondrocytes to the periphery for lateral growth ( width ). Circumferential growth occurs in this zone. Perichondrial Ring of LaCroix : Dense fibrous…
Toddler’s Fracture
Toddler's Fracture Orthopaedic Update :: Toddler's Fracture - External Rotation of the foot with the knee in fixed position , producing a spiral fracture of the tibia with or without…