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Ultimate Guide to Runners Knee: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

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Runners Knee: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

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Runners Knee: What You Need to Know (2023)

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Knee Arthroscopy Recovery Time: What to Expect in 6 Weeks

The recovery time for knee arthroscopy can vary depending on the type of procedure performed and the individual's overall health. In general, most people can expect to be back to their normal activities within 6 weeks. However, it is important to follow your doctor's instructions carefully

Ankle Fractures: Types, Treatment, and Recovery

An ankle fracture is a break or crack in one or more of the bones that make up the ankle joint. The ankle joint is a complex joint that allows the foot to move in a variety of directions, and is made up of three bones: the tibia, fibula, and talus. Ankle fractures can be caused by a variety of

Treating Back Pain: The Best Non-Invasive and Surgical Options

Back pain is a common problem that affects millions of people worldwide. It can be caused by various factors, such as injury, strain, posture, pregnancy, arthritis, osteoporosis, scoliosis, obesity, and more¹. Back pain can interfere with your daily activities and reduce your quality of life

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    Fig. 10.A.   ANATOMICAL FEATURES   The knee joint (Fig. 10.A) combines three

Techniques for DDH Cup and Femur

    INDICATIONS Total hip replacement (THR) in the setting of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is indicated in symptomatic patients after failed conservative and nonarthroplasty options. Patients are counseled regarding pros and cons of the

Soft Tissue Surgery of the Knee

Soft Tissue Surgery of the Knee     &zwnj; &zwnj; &zwnj;&zwnj; &zwnj;   321Knee arthroscopy 328Arthroscopic meniscal knee surgery 332Lateral patellar retinaculum release Patellofemoral instability 334Cartilage

Hip Arthroplasty in Proximal Femoral Fracture

Introduction                        Hip fractures in the elderly are associated with impaired mobility, excess morbidity and mortality, and loss of independence. With the trend towards

Total Hip Arthroplasty in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Introduction                        Juvenile chronic arthritis was first described by George Still in 1897 to be separate from adult rheumatoid arthritis.1 The International League

The Collum Femoris Preserving (CFP) Prosthesis in Primary Total Hip Replacement

Introduction                        For the possible concept of anatomical primary hip replacement various types of prosthesis have been described within the last decades. One possible

Percutaneous Achilles Tendon Repair: Perspective 2

DEFINITION Rupture of the Achilles tendon is common. More than 20% of acute injuries are misdiagnosed, leading to chronic or neglected ruptures.7     ANATOMY   The two heads of the gastrocnemius arise from the condyles of the femur, the fleshy part of the muscle

Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Fracture-Dislocations of the Elbow with Complex Instability

DEFINITION Simple dislocations of the elbow can most often be treated successfully with closed means: reduction and short-term immobilization followed by early motion. Fracture-dislocations of the elbow are more troublesome in that they often require operative intervention. Fractures

Intramedullary Fixation of Proximal Humerus Fractures

DEFINITION Fractures of the proximal humerus can be two, three, or four part according to the Neer classification (FIG 1). Fifty percent to 80% of proximal humerus fractures are nondisplaced or minimally displaced and stable.A short period of immobilization in neutral rotation to avoid

Principles of Revision Total Knee Replacement

P ITFALLS The best results of revision TKR are achieved when the failure mechanism of the original implant is understood and rectiﬁed.   Principles of Revision TKR   Indications Symptomatic patients with a failed total knee replacement (TKR) with

Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Fracture-Dislocations of the Elbow with Complex Instability

Intramedullary Fixation of Proximal Humerus Fractures

DEFINITION Fractures of the proximal humerus can be two, three, or four part according to the Neer classification (FIG 1). Fifty percent to 80% of proximal humerus fractures are nondisplaced or minimally displaced and stable.A short period of immobilization in neutral rotation to avoid

Percutaneous Achilles Tendon Repair: Perspective 2

Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Fracture-Dislocations of the Elbow with Complex Instability

  Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Fracture-Dislocations of the Elbow with Complex Instability         DEFINITION Simple dislocations of the elbow can most often be treated successfully with closed means: reduction and short-term immobilization

Elbow Physical Examination

  CHAPTER ELBOW&zwnj;   ●A TENDON TESTS 90   Tennis elbow test 90 Golfer’s elbow test 93 ●B LIGAMENT/INSTABILITY TESTS 95   Valgus test 95 Varus test 97 Posterolateral pivot shift

Shoulder and elbow structured oral examination question3

Shoulder and elbow structured oral examination question3 EXAMINER: This is a radiograph of right shoulder of a lady who has got severe pain in her shoulder. Anything you find interesting? (Figure 6.2.) CANDIDATE: Well ... No not really ... I cannot see any abnormal or disease process in this

Structured Oral Hip Examination Question 7

Structured Oral Hip Examination Question 7 EXAMINER: This is a radiograph of a 68-year-old woman who has been referred up to the orthopaedic clinic by the physiotherapist-led musculoskeletal clinic with an 18-month history of left hip pain and difficulty walking. (Figure 2.12.) CANDIDATE:

Hip structured oral questions

Chapter Hip structured oral questions 2   All viva questions outlined here are examples of actual questions asked in the FRCS (Tr & Orth) exam. Currently each viva question lasts 5 minutes and examiners are advised against switching to another topic earlier even if a candidate

Questions in Trauma and Orthopaedics Adult Pathology for the FRCS

  Questions in Trauma and Orthopaedics  Adult Pathology for the FRCS Section 8 Foot and Ankle  Viva 57  Reproduced from Murray Longmore, Ian Wilkinson, Edward Davidson, Alexander Foulkes, and Ahmad Mafi , Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine,

Questions in Trauma and Orthopaedics for the FRCS

 Questions in Trauma and Orthopaedics for the FRCS  Section 6 Lower Limb and Pelvic Trauma  Viva 41  This 27-year-old has been involved in a road traffic accident (RTA).  Describe what you see in this picture and explain your initial

Hands and Paediatric Orthopaedics

viva Hands and Paediatric Orthopaedics    Hands and Paediatric Orthopaedics  Section 1 Hands Viva 1  What is the likely diagnosis?  What are the risk factors for this condition?  What are the two main

Posttraumatic knee stiffness: Surgical techniques

Posttraumatic knee stiffness: Surgical techniques Pathological mechanisms and therapeutic outlooks for arthrofibrosis Posttraumatic knee stiffness and loss of range of motion is a common complication of injuries to the knee area. The causes of posttraumatic knee stiffness can be

Fractured Neck Of Femur

Introduction A fractured neck of femur (NOF) is a very common orthopaedic presentation. Over 65,000 hip fractures each year are recorded in the UK and they are becoming increasingly frequent due to an aging population. The mortality of a

FOR DOCTORS PROXIMAL HUMERAL FRACTURES, ExtraaRticular 2-Part, Surgical Neck, Impaction Treatment MIO - Plate fixation

FOR DOCTORS PROXIMAL HUMERAL FRACTURES, ExtraaRticular 2-Part, Surgical Neck, Impaction Treatment MIO - Plate fixation   A significantly displaced greater tuberosity fracture will impinge on the coraco-acromial arch. This causes painful reduction of motion. Nonoperative treatment

FOR DOCTORS PROXIMAL HUMERAL FRACTURES, ExtraaRticular 2-Part, Surgical Neck, Impaction Treatment Screw Fixation

Extraarticular 2-part, surgical neck, impaction MIO - Screw fixation   These fractures are intrinsically stable due to the metaphyseal impaction and respond well to gentle early mobilization. The decision for operative

FOR DOCTORS PROXIMAL HUMERAL FRACTURES Extraarticular 2-Part, Greater Tuberosity, Displaced Treatment ORIF - Screw or suture fixation

FOR DOCTORS PROXIMAL HUMERAL FRACTURES Extraarticular 2-Part, Greater Tuberosity, Displaced Treatment ORIF - Screw or suture fixation   A significantly displaced greater tuberosity fracture will impinge on the coraco-acromial arch. This causes painful reduction of

FOR DOCTORS PROXIMAL HUMERAL FRACTURES Extraarticular 2-Part, Greater Tuberosity, Displaced Treatment Screw fixation

FOR DOCTORS PROXIMAL HUMERAL FRACTURES Extraarticular 2-Part, Greater Tuberosity, Displaced Treatment Screw fixation   A significantly displaced greater tuberosity fracture will impinge on the coraco-acromial arch. This causes painful reduction of motion. Nonoperative treatment will

For Doctors Proximal Humeral Fractures Greater Tuberosity, Screw Fixationextraarticular 2-Part, Greater Tuberosity, Nondisplaced

Extraarticular 2-Part, Greater Tuberosity, Nondisplaced MIO - Screw Fixation extraarticular 2-Part, Greater Tuberosity, Nondisplaced 1. Treatment principles Although these fractures are undisplaced fractures of the greater tuberosity, displacement may

For Doctors Proximal Humeral Fractures Greater Tuberosity, Nondisplaced

    Nonoperative Extraarticular 2-Part, Greater Tuberosity, Nondisplaced The vast majority of these fractures (undisplaced greater tuberosity) can be managed by nonoperative methods. Fixation in situ may be warranted if a high risk of displacement is