Category Archives: Orthopaedics

How to do phalens test for carpal tunnel syndrome

Posted by admin on March 7, 2012 No comments

Carpal tunnel syndrome is due to the compression of median nerve in the carpal tunnel at the wrist.It usually occurs in a middle aged female,hypothyroidism,diabetes etc.In Carpal tunnel syndrome there is paraesthesia of lateral 31/2 fingers.Phalens test is a provocative …

Common test’s used in orthopaedics

Posted by admin on December 4, 2011 1 comment

Common tests used in orthopaedics, which checks for integrity of different joints , ligament injury , fractures , meniscal injury etc.

Common named bone fractures and affected sites

Posted by admin on December 4, 2011 1 comment

Common named bone fractures and the sites on which they are described.Frequently asked topic for PG entrance exams.

Different types of pelvis and associated conditions

Posted by admin on December 4, 2011 No comments

Types of pelvis and associated disease conditions.

Common Osteochonditis and their sites

Posted by admin on March 23, 2011 No comments

Perthes disease – Femoral head Panners disease – Capitulum Keinbock disease – Lunate Osgood Shattler disease -Tibial tubercle Severs disease – Calcaneal tuberosity Kohlers disease – Navicular Freiberg’s disease – Metatarsal head Scheurmann’s disease – Ring epiphysis of vertebrae Calves …

Bone lesions, the age group affected and their sites of origin

Posted by admin on March 23, 2011 No comments

Knowing the age group in which bone lesions appear can be very crucial in the diagnosis of diseases concerned.The site of lesion is also important in diagnosing these diseases and determining appropriate treatment. Ewings sarcoma – 5 -15yrs Osteoid osteoma …

Splints and tractions

Posted by admin on March 22, 2011 No comments

Thomas Splint, Bohler braun splint – Fracture Femur Aluminium Splint – Immobilisation of fingers Dennis Brown Splint – CTEV Shoulder abduction splint – Axillary nerve injury Cock Up splint- Radial N palsy Knuckle bender splint – Ulnar N palsy Foot …

Plaster Casts used to treat specific Orthopaedic conditions

Posted by admin on March 22, 2011 No comments

Plaster casts are extensively used in Orthopaedic departments to treat fractures, dislocations and various other conditions.This post enumerates some named casts used in Orthopaedics.

Abduction of shoulder joint

Posted by admin on November 23, 2010 2 comments

Movement takes place in :Glenohumeral Joint 0-15 degree – Supraspinatus(Suprascapular N) 15-90 degree -Deltoid(axillary N) 90-120 degree- Deltoid+Short external rotators Movement takes place in:Scapulothoracic joint 120-180 degree- Serratus anterior(N to SA),trapezius(spinal accessory N)

Nerve Injuries

Posted by admin on November 11, 2010 No comments

MEDIAN NERVE [labourer's nerve]–C5,6,7,8,T1 Pen test Ape thumb Loss of opposition Pointing index Positive OSCHNER CLASP & BENEDICTION TEST If you ask an Ape to pick up a pen he wont be able to do so because his opposition has …

Anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments

Posted by admin on October 29, 2010 No comments

ACL and PCL are almost exactly opposite in their functions. Anterior cruciate Ligament Major stabilizer of knee Limits anterior translation of tibia on femur Limits hyper extension of knee Attached on tibia just behind anterior horn of medial meniscus Runs …

Charcot joint

Posted by admin on October 14, 2010 No comments

Charcot joint is another name for neuropathic joint. Progressive destructive arthritis in the absence of significant pain with history of DM suggests neuropathic joint disease. Neuropathic joint/charcot joint is an absolute Contraindication for total ankle replacement. Other CI for Total …

Ligaments and menisci

Posted by admin on October 14, 2010 1 comment

Coronary Ligament- Connects outer border of menisci with tibial condyles Ligament of Humphrey- Anterior menisco femoral ligament Ligament of Wrisberg- Posterior meniscofemoral ligament Locking and Unlocking of knee When a person stands up the Locking/Screwing movement of knee joint takes …

Usual sites of bone tumours

Posted by admin on September 23, 2010 No comments

Epiphysis – Osteoclastoma,Chondroblastoma Metaphysis – Osteosarcoma,Osteochondroma Diaphysis – Osteoid osteoma,Ewings sarcoma,Adamantinoma. Mnemonic:Clast and blast occur at the end.

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