Hawkins Sign
Hawkins sign describes subchondral lucency of the talar dome that occurs secondary to subchondral atrophy 6-8 weeks after a talar neck fracture This indicates that there is sufficient vascularity in the talus, and is therefore unlikely to develop avascular necrosis later Disruption of the blood supply to all or a portion of the talar […]
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Tourniquet
Tourniquet – Modern Pneumatic Tourniquet was devised by Harvey Cushing in 1904 Most Common Complication is Nerve Palsy (Upper Limb > Lower Limb) Most Common Nerve involved is Radial Nerve Most Common Cause of Nerve Palsy is Direct Pressure > Ischemia (due to venous congestion) Post Tourniquet Syndrome – It is mainly due to […]
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Buford complex
Buford complex It is seen in ~1.5% of population Its a cordlike middle glenohumeral ligament with attachment to base of biceps anchor and complete absence of the anterosuperior labrum. Attaching a Buford complex will lead to painful and restricted external rotation and elevation.
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IlioTibial Tract/ Band (ITB) & Tensor Fascia Lata (TFL)
Its a longitudinal fibrous reinforcement of Tensor Fascia lata (TFL) Three muscles give origin to ITB : a. Gluteus Medius b. Gluteus Maximus c. TFL ITB inserts at Lateral Tibial Condyle at Gerdy’s Tubercle. Function – Abduction , Extension and External Rotation of Hip TFL originates from iliac crest and inserts into the Iliotibial tract […]
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Clubfoot
World Clubfoot Day was introduced in 2013 by Ponseti International Association and is celebrated on June 3rd every year. This date was chosen following the signing of the Iowa Clubfoot Declaration during the 2nd International Clubfoot Symposium held in Iowa City, Iowa, USA, on October 4 – 5, 2012. The date commemorates […]
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Osteogenesis Imperfecta
#DAMS continues with Integrated Medicine Teaching Videos This time a case of Osteogenesis Imperfecta https://youtu.be/YWz009-8Lu0
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