EXTERNAL FIXATION is a safe, viable procedure to achieve temporary rigid stabilization in patient with multiple injuries. On the other hand, it is also a method for correcting skeletal deformities. These come in various shapes, sizes and have classifications accordingly. The 6 generations of external fixation are as follows: Unilateral Uniplanar frames Ring fixator Articulated… Continue reading External fixation: 6 generations you must know
Month: November 2021
Taylor spatial Frame (TSF): 10 points
The Taylor spatial frame or simply spatial frame is a type of external fixation. To be precise, it is a fifth generation external fixator. 1. Indications of Taylor spatial frame External fixation Malunion; non-union Congenital deformities 2. Description of device Hexapod device Two or more aluminium or carbon fiber rings connected by six struts. Connected… Continue reading Taylor spatial Frame (TSF): 10 points
3 MCQs on biomechanics of orthopaedic screws
Biomechanics of orthopaedic screws, are often confusing. They are simple but the way question is set, confuses a lot of us. Here we present these multiple choice questions (MCQs) Question 1 For a maximum pull out strength, a screw should have a. Maximum outer diameter, small root diameterb. Small outer and large root diametersc. Large… Continue reading 3 MCQs on biomechanics of orthopaedic screws
4 different types of rickets to know in orthopaedics
Types of rickets are important to know and understand. To define, rickets is bony manifestation of altered vitamin D, calcium and phosphorous metabolism in a child leading to inadequate mineralization of bone. Four different types of rickets on the basis of etiology are Nutritional Hereditary vitamin D deficiency Familial Hypophosphatemic rickets, and Hypophosphatasia Nutritional rickets… Continue reading 4 different types of rickets to know in orthopaedics