The basic principle of fracture fixation has long been a good contact between fracture ends and acceptable overall alignment. However under certain special circumstances, one or both of these might not be possible. In badly shattered fractures, managing the defect at bone ends remains a dilemma. In older times, bone graft or surplus bone was…
Forearm fracture account for a good number of orthopedic emergencies. The anatomy of the forearm is unique as there are two bones that have to work in coordination to allow elbow and wrist function. The alignment of these two bones aka radius and ulna; is important for twisting function of forearm e.g. while turning a…
Presented here is a case of 40 yr. old fireman with left ankle fracture who had sustained a bad fall in line of duty. He came to us with a badly swollen deformed ankle with gross swelling. X-rays conducts and shows fractures of both inner and outer bone aka malleolus. In the triage area, the…
Who is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon? A pediatric orthopedic surgeon is a highly skilled and trained doctor who evaluates and treats bone, joints and muscle problems in children (a person younger than the age of 18) known as musculoskeletal problems in children. Musculoskeletal means any issue related to the bones, muscles, joints, or supporting tissues….
Presented here is a case of 35 yr old male patient, who had met with an accident while riding a scooter. He was diagnosed as having multiple fractures in his left leg (segmental fracture tibia with 4 fragments and fracture fibula). The overlying skin was blistered with swelling of the whole leg. The leg was…
Hip fractures are very common orthopedic injuries these days. They are more commonly seen in elderly with weak bones- osteoporosis. Furthermore, as age advances, the chances of domestic falls increase due to poor grip and vision loss. Hip replacement is the complex but best option f Hip fractures assume significance, as they occur in age groups…
