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
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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