REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT OR BOOK A CONSULANT – Sargam.dange.18@gmail.com internal derangement of the knee (IDK) is a chronic condition that interferes with normal knee joint function. Several things can cause it, such as injured ligaments, loose pieces of bone or cartilage in the knee joint, or a torn meniscus. Over time, it can cause pain,Continue reading “Internal Derangements of Knee”
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Amputations
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Pseudoarthrosis tibia
REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT OR BOOK A CONSULANT – Sargam.dange.18@gmail.com Congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia (CPT) refers to nonunion of a tibial fracture that develops spontaneously or after a minor trauma. A pseudarthrosis is defined as a “false joint” and is a break in the bone that fails to heal on its own. The pseudarthrosis usuallyContinue reading “Pseudoarthrosis tibia”
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH)
REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT OR BOOK A CONSULANT – Sargam.dange.18@gmail.com Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) occurs when the diaphragm, the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen, fails to close during prenatal development. This opening allows contents of the abdomen (stomach, intestines and/or liver) to migrate into the chest, impacting the growth and development of theContinue reading “Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH)”
Septic Arthritis
REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT OR BOOK A CONSULANT – Sargam.dange.18@gmail.com Infectious arthritis is an infection in a joint. It may also be referred to as septic arthritis. It occurs when an infection caused by a bacteria or virus spreads to a joint or the fluid surrounding the joint. This fluid is called the synovial fluid. ThisContinue reading “Septic Arthritis”
Osteo-articular tuberculosis
REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT OR BOOK A CONSULANT – Sargam.dange.18@gmail.com Tuberculous synovitis frequently presents as a monoarthritis of weight-bearing joints such as the hip, knee, or ankle. Owing to its low incidence in developed countries, the diagnosis is often delayed for months to years. Early diagnosis with a synovial biopsy permits prompt antituberculous therapy and substantiallyContinue reading “Osteo-articular tuberculosis”
Tuberculosis: Spine( Pott’s Disease)
REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT OR BOOK A CONSULANT – Sargam.dange.18@gmail.com Pott’s Disease, also known as tuberculosis spondylitis, is a rare infectious disease of the spine which is typically caused by an extraspinal infection. Pott’s Disease is a combination of osteomyelitis and arthritis which involves multiple vertebrae. The typical site of involvement is the anterior aspect ofContinue reading “Tuberculosis: Spine( Pott’s Disease)”
Volkamann’s Ischaemic Contracture
REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT OR BOOK A CONSULANT – Sargam.dange.18@gmail.com Volkmann contracture is a deformity of the hand, fingers, and wrist caused by injury to the muscles of the forearm. The condition is also called Volkmann ischemic contracture. A Volkmann’s contracture is deformity of the hand, fingers, and wrist which occurs as a result of aContinue reading “Volkamann’s Ischaemic Contracture”
Monteggia fracture dislocation
REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT OR BOOK A CONSULANT – Sargam.dange.18@gmail.com Monteggia fracture-dislocations consist of a fracture of the ulnar shaft with concomitant dislocation of the radial head. The ulnar fracture is usually obvious, whereas the radial head dislocation can be overlooked, with potentially serious functional and medico-legal ramifications. The eponym Monteggia fracture is most precisely used toContinue reading “Monteggia fracture dislocation”
Supracondylar Humeral Fracture physiotherapy approach
REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT OR BOOK A CONSULANT – Sargam.dange.18@gmail.com Diagnostic Procedures Displaced Supracondylar fracture in X-ray Radiographs should include true AP of distal humerus (not elbow) and true lateral elbow views.If there is only minimal or no displacement these fractures can be occult on radiographs. The only sign will be a positive fat pad sign.Continue reading “Supracondylar Humeral Fracture physiotherapy approach”