Author: Dr. Tushar Mehta
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Gallow’s traction
Gallows traction (overhead Bryant skin traction) is useful for children younger than 2 years who weigh 10-12 kg for Fracture shaft of femur. The traction should be enough to just lift the buttocks of the child off the bed. Careful examination of the neurovascular status of the extremity is mandatory in the early period after…
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Bone Markers
Indicators of bone formation include all except: a. Serum Osteocalcin b. Serum Osteonectin c. Serum Alkaline Phosphatase d. Serum Deoxypyridinoline Answer – D Explanation :
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Locking Plates – They fail too !!
A modern concept is to use Locking Plates despite the indications and contra indications just because they are in vogue. A stratified research which actually proved that Locking plates do have their demerits too is summarised here as the next DNB Theory examination can have this as a short note or may be even a…
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NEET PG 2013
RESULTS & SCORING PROCESS 1. QUALIFYING CRITERIA As per the Postgraduate Medical Education (Amendment) Regulations: “In order to be eligible for admission to any postgraduate course in a particular academic year, it shall be necessary for a candidate to obtain a percentile of 50 and above in ‘National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Postgraduate courses’ held for…
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Bone defects during TKA
Bone defects are commonly encountered in revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and can affect implant alignment and the bone-implant interface. Bone loss can be caused by stress shielding, osteolysis, infection, and mechanical motion generated from a loose implant. It may be iatrogenic at the time of implant removal. In revision TKA bone defects must be…
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Orthopaedics Class for NEET Aspirants
Subject : Orthopaedics Venue : DAMS Head Office , 3rd Floor , Grover’s Chamber , Pusa Road , www.damsdelhi.com Date : 28th October , 2012 Faculty : Dr. Tushar Mehta *** This class is conducted specially for the regular batch commencing on 28th October for the adaptations in the newly designed NEET Pattern giving an overview…
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” How to Handle the Crutch “
A question which has been asked in many entrance examinations is on the below mentioned topic that is – ” How to use a single crutch in case of injuries “ Here goes the question : Q . A pt has 2 month POP cast for tibial fracture of left leg. Now he needs…
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Primary Survey in ATLS
Summary of the Primary Survey Airway – Airway opened, airway obstruction treated, possible definitive airway placed Breathing – Breathing assessed, tension pneumothorax and massive hemothorax treated, oxygen and assisted ventilation provided as needed Circulation – Blood circulation and tissue perfusion assessed, intravascular volume loss replaced with fluids and blood, cardiac tamponade and cardiac arrest treated,…
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Controversy ” What to mark in Ahlbach’s “
AI 2011 Q : A 65yr old lady presents with a long standing history of pain and swelling in her right knee. Pain is significantly interfering with her activities of daily living. Radiological evaluation shows grade 3 changes of osteoarthritis according to Ahlbach’s classification. Recommended treatment is A.Conservative management B.Arthroscopic lavage/washout C.Partial knee replacement. D.…
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