Causes of VIC is a must know subject for every medical personnel. Ever since Richard Von Volkmann first published reports of Volkmann Ischemic Contracture (VIC) and Compartment syndrome in 1881, there has been a lot of studies. Here are the causative factors of Volkmann’s Ischemic contracture Long bone fractures (most common from supracondylar fractures in… Continue reading 7 causes of VIC (Volkmann’s Ischemic Contracture)
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2 Phases of Gait Cycle
The phases of gait cycle are stance (60%) and swing phase (40%). One gait signifies one stride. Traditional Scale Ranchos Los Amigos Scale Heel strike Initial contact Foot flat Loading response Midstance Midstance Heel off Terminal stance Toe off Pre-swing Acceleration Initial swing Midswing Mid swing Deceleration Terminal swing Phases of Gait Cycle
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Austin Moore and Thompson Prosthesis: The 8 Differences
Both Austin Moore and Thompson Prosthesis are unipolar hemiarthroplasty devices. They serve as an endoprosthesis to replace the function of an osteoarthritic hip. The credit to developing Austin Moore prosthesis goes to Dr. Austin Talley Moore of USA. He first used in September 28, 1940 . The original implant consisted a femoral stem combined with… Continue reading Austin Moore and Thompson Prosthesis: The 8 Differences
Reduction of radial neck fractures: 9 Techniques
Before delving into methods of reduction of radial neck fractures, let’s know something about them. These fractures are relatively rare. They comprise of about 1% of total pediatric fractures and about 1.7-5.4% of all adult fractures. Two broad techniques, as all orthopaedicians know include close and open methods. 9 methods of closed reduction of radial… Continue reading Reduction of radial neck fractures: 9 Techniques
Salmonella osteomyelitis in sickle cell disease
GL Carrington et.al. in 1925, first identified the association of Salmonella osteomyelitis in sickle cell anemia patients. There are several sickle cell hemoglobinopathies, namely, HbSS, HbSC, and HbSthalassemia. Sickle cell anemia leads to intravascular sickling in the bowel. This causes ischemia of the bowel and devitalization and transient mucosal barrier breakdown. This leads to repeated… Continue reading Salmonella osteomyelitis in sickle cell disease