Arthritis = inflammation of the joints. About 30% of adults have arthritis Obesity: increases the mechanical stress in a weight-bearing joints and is strongly linked to OA of the knees Treatment options : Exercise, Weight control, Rest and joint care, Pain relief techniques, Medicines, Alternative therapies, Education, Surgery Avoid squatting, sitting crossed leg, low beds, chairs, and toilets, elevate them…
Moderate to high-energy trauma 8% to 43% of these are open fractures and Ligament disruption seen in 43% to 80% CT scan is done to assess the articular collapse and fracture comminution Schatzker classification is commonly used Treatment is often aimed at restoring the articular congruity, coronal alignment and angular stability Open reduction and internal fixation is the traditional means…
Blount’s disease is progressive pathologic genu varum centered at the tibia Infantile and adolescent types Excessive medial pressure produces an osteochondrosis of the medial proximal tibial physis and epiphysis, osteochondrosis can progress to a physeal bar Based on a study children with Blount disease have increased height and width of the medial meniscus, and greater frequency of abnormal signals in the…
Calcaneal fractures are the most common tarsal fractures, Approximately 75% are intra-articular Sanders Classification is used for calcaneum fractures Traumatic axial loading is the primary mechanism of injury, Fall from height, Motor-vehicle accidents are causes for calcaneal fractures Displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures (i.e., ≥2 mm of articular incongruity at the posterior facet or a Bohler angle of <20°), Open fractures, Displaced posterior…
Dynamic or static mechanical compression of the cervical spinal cord Causes : bulging disc, bony osteophytes, and/or hypertrophy or calcification of ligaments Presentation: Gait and balance disturbances, worsening of fine motor skills, Diffuse numbness in the hands, Difficulty holding objects, and abnormal reflex findings Diagnosed by Extensive evaluation of patient history, examination and Imaging modalities Functional scoring system–the modified Japanese…
No significant differences in long-term functional outcomes, revision rates, or incidence of aseptic loosening between conventional and navigation TKR Kim et al in their study found higher prevalence of anterior femoral notching in CN Routine use of PSI is not recommended in non-complicated TKA PSI is simpler, faster, and more accurate than CI. Predescu et al do not recommend PSI…
