4 classifications of infectious non-union

Infectious non-union is a condition in which fracture fails to unite due to some infectious process locally or systemically. There are several classification systems for this type of non-union. Here we discuss four of them. 4 Classifications Systems of infectious non-union May’s classification Weiland Kulkarni Umiarov May’s classification It’s essentially the extension of classification of… Continue reading 4 classifications of infectious non-union

5 Differences between Ponseti and Kite’s Techique

Ponseti and Kite’s Techique are two different types of maneuvers for manipulating the deformities in CTEV. Ponseti Technique is a brainchild of the lifetime of work by Dr. Ignacio Ponseti. On the other hand, Kite’s technique is by Dr. JH Kite. 5 differences between Ponseti and Kite’s technique. Ponseti Technique In a child with CTEV,… Continue reading 5 Differences between Ponseti and Kite’s Techique

8 differences between vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty

There are several differences between vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty. However, both procedures are vertebral augmentation techniques. We already have an article on indications of vertebroplasty 8 differences between vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty 1. Synonym: Vertebroplasty is also known as percutaneous cementoplasty. On the other hand, kyphoplasty refers to as ballon vertebral augmentation. 2. Thus, balloon catheter is… Continue reading 8 differences between vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty

4 Indications of vertebroplasty

Vertebroplasty is a procedure of injection of bone cement into a pathological vertebral body. There are several indications. However, the main indication is a painful vertebral body. The indications of vertebroplasty are Osteoporotic fractures Vertebral fractures in active healing phase Tumorigenic causes – metastases, hemangioma, multiple myeloma Other metabolic disorders You may also like Contraindications… Continue reading 4 Indications of vertebroplasty

6 Complications of Bone Cement that you must be aware!

Complications of bone cement are important for all surgeons involved in bone cement application. Here are 6 of them Transitory fall in BP Thrombophlebitis Superficial or deep wound infection Heterotrophic bone formation Bursitis Bone cement implantation syndrome (BCIS) The immediate or intra-operative complications are transitory fall in BP and BCIS. The early complications are thrombophlebitis… Continue reading 6 Complications of Bone Cement that you must be aware!

3 Grades of Bone Cement Implantation Syndrome

Bone Cement Implantation syndrome (BCIS) is an important cause of mortality and morbidity in patients undergoing cement implantation. There are three grades of BCIS Grade 1: moderate hypotension or hypoxia Grade 2: severe hypotension or hypoxia or unexpected LOC Grade 3: cardiovascular collapse requiring CPR External Links Oup

MCQ: Drug of choice for MRSA

Question: Drug of choice for methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus Options: Imipenem Ceftazidime Trimethoprim sulfamethoxalate Vancomycin Answer: Vancomycin Vancomycin is the drug of choice for methicillin resistant Staphylococcous aureus If vancomycin is not available, daptomycin becomes the first choice. Other drugs for treatment of MRSA are Linezolid, teicoplanin, telavancin and ceftaroline See also: Infection External Links… Continue reading MCQ: Drug of choice for MRSA

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8 bony changes in CTEV (Congenital Talipes Equinovarus)

Among the several bony changes in CTEV (Congenital Talipes Equinovarus) we enumerate eight of them below: Changes in Talus: neck points downwards and deviates medially; neck body angle (normally 150 deg) is decreased Cavus due to tight intrinsics, FHL, FDL Adductus due to tight tibialis posterior Varus due to tight tendoachilles, tibialis anterior and tibialis… Continue reading 8 bony changes in CTEV (Congenital Talipes Equinovarus)

5 Classification of VIC (Volkmann’s Ischemic Contracture)

Classification of VIC is good for information purposes. Here are these 5 classifications Bunnel Pedemonte Merle D’ Aubigne Seddon Tsuge 1. Bunnel’s classification – Bunnel 1944 – Surgery of the Hand Simple Severe 2. Pedemonte classification – 1948 classic or favorable useless hand 3. Merle D’ Aubigne – 1955 VIC without claw hand VIC with… Continue reading 5 Classification of VIC (Volkmann’s Ischemic Contracture)