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A study on across knee external fixation in adults
Abstract: External fixation is a commonly performed orthopedic surgical intervention . Across knee external fixation is carried out for various indications related to bones , joints and soft tissues . We report our observations on 41 across knee external fixators applied on 39 patients studied over a period of 4 years ...
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A study on across knee external fixation in adults
Abstract: External fixation is a commonly performed orthopedic surgical intervention . Across knee external fixation is carried out for various indications related to bones , joints and soft tissues . We report our observations on 41 across knee external fixators applied on 39 patients studied over a period of 4 years ...
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Congenital Vertical Talus - Etiology, Pathogenesis and Current Updates in Management.
ABSTRACT: Congenital Verical Talus (CVT) is a rare foot deformity which is most often unrecognised/ misdiagnosed at birth. Inadequate management leads to abnormal gait, shoe wear problems, callosities, pain and functional limitations. Etiology is heterogenous - genetic disorder associated, neuro muscular or idiopathic. Restorati..
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ISOLATED OSTEOCHONDROMA OF PROXIMAL FEMORAL METAPHYSIS PRESENTING AS A MECHANICAL BLOCK TO HIP RANGE OF MOTION AND PAIN
Abstract : Osteochondromas are the commonest bone tumors. They cease to grow post skeletal maturity and are rarely malignant(1%), thus making the indications for their excision very minimal. Diagnosis is usually confirmed on a radiograph, since most are asymptomatic, a conservative protocol is followed. Rapid increase in size, es..
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Sciatic neuritis due to fibrovascular bands and myxoid neurofibroma. Arthroscopic decompression and excision
Abstract : A 34-year-old lady was referred to our clinic due to a chronic hip and leg pain that did not improve with rehabilitation and after three corticosteroid injections. The MRI showed sciatic neuritis and sciatic entrapment due to type 3 fibrovascular bands. Arthroscopic surgery was indicated to release the nerve entrapment..
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"Trauma Registry"- A Necessity Of Modern Clinical Practice
Abstract : Authors along with the input from informational and technology department established a hospital based trauma database which could enable us to put data of all the trauma patients admitted to hospital electronically into a secured hard drive. We generated a system based on Microsoft Access program which enabled us to c..
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Physical therapy or Platelet Rich Plasma Injections in the Treatment of Tennis Elbow: A Randomised Clinical Trial
Background: Chronic painful tendon disorders are common in athletic and sedentary individuals. They are common in middle age, and with increasing sports participation at increasing ages (1-4). Tendon regeneration may be improved by injecting autologous growth factors obtained from the patient’s own blood. Autologous growth facto..
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Remodelling Through The Growth Plate- An Experimental Study In Rats
Abstract: The ability of the skeleton to remodel itself has long been recognized and studied. There has been great controversy among scientists as to whether remodeling takes place mainly in the fracture site or in the growth cartilage. In this study the activity of the two halves of the growth plate of 56 laboratory rats is mea..
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Bladder Stones in Catheterized Spinal Cord Injured Patients in Nigeria
Abstract : Objective: To determine the incidence of bladder stone in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) and to assess if catheter encrustation and positive urinary culture of Proteus mirabilis is predictive of bladder stone. Background: Bladder stones are common urological complication in those with spinal cord injury (SCI) ..
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Bilateral Shaft Humerus Nonunion With Acceptable Function - Case Report And Review Of Literature
Abstract : Nonunion of the humeral shaft is rarely seen and reported in literature. Possible etiology being osteoporosis, osteomalacia, anti-epileptics and other metabolic bone diseases with poor stabilization are sporadically reported in literature. Non-union of humerus leads to major disability of patient because of inability t..
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Crossed Steinmann Pin Fixation In Supracondylar Femur Fractures In Adults A Case Series
Abstract: Supracondylar femur fractures in adults is a complex fracture constitutes approximately 1% of total fractures and 4-7% of all femoral fractures (Kolmert, 1982)1. There is a bimodal distribution, with young patients with high energy trauma and elderly patients with low-energy falls. Approximately 85% of these fractures ..
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How debridement, definitive fixation and final coverage determine the infection rate in grade III B open fractures of long bones managed with primary internal fixation
Abstract : The management of grade III open fractures remains controversial. While the time tested external fixators have their advantages of ease of application and facilitating repeated debridements in extensive uncovered open wounds, their use has been marred with pin tract infections, delayed union, non-union, joint stiffness..
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Old un reduced posteromedial elbow dislocation: A rare case report
Abstract : Posteromedial elbow dislocation is a rare injury when compared to posterolateral elbow dislocations.In developing countries like India old unreduced dislocations are not uncommon due to lack of medical facilities in villages. When elbow dislocation are old, management options include conservative, closed or open reduct..
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Microcellular Rubber Insole in Management of Knee Osteoarthritis
Abstract : Orthotic devices inside footwear have been used for long for various indications . Literature is available comparing shoe insoles made of various materials. We present our observations from a prospective study wherein for the first time microcellular rubber insoles were prescribed and used by 44 patients afflicted with..
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- A rare injury of posterior four part fracture dislocation of shoulder following... on 15th Apr 2016
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- Comparative study of management of distal femoral fractures managed by dynamic c... on 15th Apr 2016
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