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Join Us in Providing Orthopedic Care to Disabled and Poor Patients in Yemen

What is Orthopedic Care? Orthopedic care is a branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation of disorders and injuries of the musculoskeletal system. The musculoskeletal system includes the bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage,

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How to Prevent and Treat the Most Common Orthopaedic Problems in Children with Cerebral Palsy

This blog post discusses the most common orthopaedic problems in children with cerebral palsy, as well as how to prevent and treat them. It also emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and treatment to prevent progression and improve quality of life. Mohammad Hutaif,

Meet Professor Dr. Mohammad Hutaif: Yemens Top Orthopedic Surgeon

Learn about Professor Dr. Mohammad Hutaif, the best orthopedic surgeon in Sana’a, Yemen, and his orthopedic center that offers a wide range of services and benefits for your musculoskeletal problems. MOHAMMAD HUTAIF, EMIAL Introduction Did you know that more than 40% of Yemenis

The Latest Research on Orthopedic Health: Discovering New Frontiers in the Field

Discover the latest research in orthopedic health, including genetic markers, regenerative medicine breakthroughs, biomechanics advances, non-surgical treatment options, AI applications, telehealth benefits, and sports medicine innovations. Stay informed about these cutting-edge developments to

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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Lumbar Spine

examination of the lumbar spine may be seen as a continuation of the procedure already described for the cervical and the thoracic spine; the lumbar spine cannot be evaluated in isolation. Abnormalities of the lumbar spine may lead to compensatory or secondary abnormalities in other portions of

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DEVELOPMENTAL DISLOCATION OF THE HIP (DDH)   This condition occurs in the perinatal period and involves displacement of the femoral head relative to the acetabulum; if untreated it disrupts the normal development of the hip joint which in the long term may lead to joint dysplasia,

thoracic and lumbar spine

    Fig. 8.A   THE SPINE: ANATOMICAL FEATURES   The complex relationships of the

Perioperative and Orthopaedic Medicine

Thromboprophylaxis&zwnj; Thromboembolic disease Common orthopaedic complication Thrombosis: clotting at improper site Embolism: clot that migrates Most clinically silent but can be

Types of bone formation

Types of bone formation  Enchondral Examples: Embryonic formation of long bones Longitudinal growth (physis) Fracture callus Bone formed with demineralized bone matrix Undifferentiated cells secrete

ORTHOPEDIC CASES /Hypophosphatasia (Congenital)

  ORTHOPEDIC CASES / Hypophosphatasia (Congenital)   The congenital form of hypophosphatasia is a rare error of metabolism characterized by defective bone and teeth mineralization. The birth prevalence is 1/100,000. The mutation in the ALPL gene results in reduced activity of

THORACOLUMBAR SPINE Injuries

THORACOLUMBAR SPINE Injuries       EPIDEMIOLOGY Neurologic injury complicates 15% to 20% of fractures at the thoracolumbar level. Sixty-five

Orthopedic Oncology cases osteoid osteoma1

A 14-year-old female presents to your office complaining of pain in her lower leg. She reports progression of pain over the past 3 months, especially at night. She has good temporary relief with ibuprofen but limits her intake due to GI upset. CT scan is shown

Orthopedic Oncology cases osteoblastoma

A 24-year-old male presents to your office with a complaint of progressive dull, aching pain in his neck. Recently, he has developed sharp pain that radiates from his neck down his arm. He denies history of trauma. He denies fever or chills. X-rays of the spine are within normal limits. MR and CT

Orthopedic Oncology cases osteoid osteoma 3

A 23-year-old male presents to your office complaining of progressive low back pain for the past 6 months. The pain is at its worst at night. He, in addition, notes that he has been taking ibuprofen, because this medication works well to relieve his pain.   He denies history of trauma or

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Sports Medicine CASES

CASE 1   A 22-year-old, female jogger presents complaining of right knee pain. She describes an insidious onset of her symptoms during the last 3 months. She enjoys running most days and is training for a five-mile road race. Recently, she has been running more and has added hill

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  CASE 1     A 63-year-old male sustained a hyperextension injury to his neck while diving into a pool. Upon presentation, he reports decreased sensation in his hands and decreased strength in his arms and wrists, but no lower extremity complaints. On motor examination,

Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

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Limb Reconstruction

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Surgery of the Thoracolumbar Spine

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Surgery of the Cervical Spine

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Preoperative Planning in Primary Total Hip Replacement

Introduction                        Total hip replacement (THR) is widely considered as one of the most successful orthopedic procedures in terms of quality of life and

Management of Equinocavovarus Foot Deformity

r       DEFINITION Pes cavus is characterized by increased plantarflexion of the forefoot and midfoot in relation to the hindfoot. An isolated pes cavus is rare; it is commonly accompanied by other deformities of the foot.

Anterior Lumbar Approach

 G, Geneste G, Négre G, et al. Midline anterior approach from the right side to the lumbar spine for interbody fusion and total disc replacement: a new mobilization technique of the vena cava. Spine 2012;37(9):E562-E569.     Horton WC, Bridwell KH,

Revision Cervical Surgery

DEFINITION In recent years, the number of patients undergoing cervical spine surgery has risen dramatically. Cervical spine surgery is used to treat a number of common spinal pathologies including the following: Cervical spinal stenosis Deformity Disc herniation Myelopathy

Revision Lumbar Surgery

DEFINITION There are a multitude of different reasons why a patient may need to undergo revision lumbar surgery. Of all patients who have an operation for degenerative lumbar disease, approximately 15% will require a revision surgery.6 The term failed back syndrome (FBS) has been

Sacropelvic Fixation Techniques

DEFINITION Sacropelvic fixation is a term used to describe instrumentation into the sacrum and pelvis. The most common indication is a long spinal fusion to the sacrum. Other indications include high-grade spondylolisthesis, flat back syndrome requiring corrective osteotomy, and correction of

Smith-Petersen Osteotomy for the Management of Sagittal Plane Spinal Deformity

DEFINITION A number of osteotomy techniques have been described to treat severe or rigid sagittal plane spinal deformity. These include multilevel anterior interbody radical discectomy and release, posterior pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO), vertebral column resection (VCR), and

Vertebral Column Resection for Severe Rigid Spinal Deformity through an All Posterior Approach

DEFINITION Posterior vertebral column resection (VCR) entails the removal of the anterior, middle, and posterior columns of the vertebra(e) through a posterior-alone approach. VCR is often performed at the apex of a deformity for severe, rigid scoliotic and kyphotic spinal

Smith-Petersen Osteotomy and Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy

DEFINITION Smith-Petersen osteotomy (SPO) is a chevron resection of the posterior elements that shorten the posterior column and lengthen the anterior column upon closure (FIG 1A). The chevron osteotomy is called a Smith-Petersen osteotomy if performed through a prior fusion or

Adult Scoliosis

DEFINITION Adult scoliosis is a coronal deformity of the spine, typically also involving axial and sagittal plane abnormalities. Adult scoliosis can be categorized by patient presentation.11 One group, predominantly defined by lumbar stenosis and neurogenic claudication with degenerative

Costotransversectomy for Canal Decompression and Anterior Column Reconstruction via a Posterior Approach

DEFINITION The costotransversectomy uses a posterolateral approach to the thoracic spine. This approach provides access to the posterior spine, the lateral spinal canal, and also to the anterolateral portion of the vertebral body. In comparison to the formal anterior thoracotomy, the

Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion

DEFINITION Minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS TLIF) is a modification of the Wiltse exposure for decompression and interbody fusion of the motion segment using specialized retractor and instrumentation systems and fluoroscopic guidance to minimize the surgical

Lateral Approaches to Interbody Fusion

DEFINITION Lateral approach to interbody fusion Many different names including extreme lateral interbody fusion (XLIF), direct lateral interbody fusion (DLIF), or oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF). It is often called the transpsoas approach because in the lumbar spine, it

Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion, Disc Replacement, and Corpectomy

DEFINITION Lumbar disc degeneration is an age-related process heralded by a loss of disc height and gradual changes to the biochemical structure and biomechanical behavior of the intervertebral disc. Disc degeneration is not painful in most individuals, but in some patients, the degenerative

Anterior Thoracic Corpectomy

DEFINITION Anterior thoracic approaches provide a means of decompression, stabilization, and fusion for a variety of spinal pathologies, such as deformity, trauma, infection, tumors, and disc herniations.     ANATOMY   The thoracic vertebral bodies are heart-shaped

Transforaminal and Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion

DEFINITION Several arthrodesis techniques are available to address the various pathologic processes in the lumbar spine. The standard lumbar arthrodesis techniques include the following: Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) Posterior spinal fusion (PSF), which includes two

Posterolateral Thoracolumbar Fusion with Instrumentation

ANATOMY Sreeharsha V. Nandyala Alejandro Marquez-Lara Junyoung Ahn Kern Singh   Pedicle morphology is detailed in Table 1.   IMAGING AND OTHER DIAGNOSTIC STUDIES     Standing posteroanterior and lateral radiographs should be obtained whenever

Lumbar Disc Herniations: Comprehensive Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment

Learn about lumbar disc herniations, including definition, anatomy, pathogenesis, natural history, imaging, diagnostic studies, differential diagnosis, nonoperative management, and surgical management. Get the latest information on treatment options and outcomes.” Lumbar Disc Herniations:

Lumbar Decompression

DEFINITION Degenerative changes that are part of the aging process may lead to compression of neurologic tissues within the spinal canal or subarticular zones (with or without the foraminal zone) of the lumbar spine. This spinal canal stenosis may lead to neurogenic claudication or

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PREFERRED RESPONSE 3   Improved medical management has changed musculoskeletal outcomes for individuals with hemophilia. Patients with severe hemophilia receiving prophylactic administration of factor VIII may never develop a target joint that requires further orthopaedic intervention.

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(SAE09TR.72) A 13-year-old girl sustained an isolated midshaft left femoral fracture in a motor vehicle accident. The fracture was treated with a rigid, antegrade intramedullary nail placed through the piriformis fossa. The fracture healed uneventfully, as shown in Figure 46a; however, at 12 months

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(SAE08OS.6) Figures 2a and 2b show the radiograph and MRI scan of a 56-year-old woman who has low back pain and right leg pain. She has grade 3/5 toe and ankle dorsiflexion strength on the right side. Nonsurgical management has failed to provide relief; therefore, surgery should include Review

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(OBQ14.208) When treating a proximal tibia fracture, the surgeon decides to (1) use blocking screws in the proximal fragment, and (2) pick the intramedullary nail based on the location of the Herzog curve. Which of the following combinations will best prevent the classic deformity associated with

Scapulothoracic Arthrodesis

DEFINITION Refractory disorders of the scapulothoracic articulation have been reported to result in debilitating pain and dysfunction that may require surgical management. The most common clinical presentation, scapular winging, was first reported in the published literature in 1723, and

Scapulothoracic Arthrodesis

Pectoralis Major Transfer for Long Thoracic Nerve Palsy

DEFINITION Long thoracic nerve palsy leads to classical medial scapular winging because of weakness of the serratus anterior muscle (FIG 1). Other types of winging include trapezius lateral winging and rhomboid winging. Lesions of the long thoracic nerve can range from paresis to

Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty with Femoral Bone Loss: Proximal Femoral Replacement

DEFINITION Proximal femur replacement is a salvage limb-sparing surgery for nononcologic and oncologic indications that in the past used to be treated with a major amputation. The magnitude of complexity of revision reconstruction of the femur depends mainly on the quantity and quality of

Total Hip Arthroplasty in Severe Deformity

DEFINITION Severe deformity is a congenital (acquired or iatrogenic) abnormality in the size and shape of the native acetabulum or proximal femur, and special techniques or implants must be employed by the surgeon to perform a primary total hip arthroplasty

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145) A 32-year-old carpenter complains of progressively worsening wrist pain for the last 2 months. He denies any recent history of trauma to the wrist or hand. An MRI is obtained and a representative image is provided in Figure A. Which of the following surgical interventions is thought to be

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A 35-year-old woman reports wrist pain after a fall onto an outstretched hand. On exam, she has focal tenderness over the wrist snuffbox. A radiograph and CT image are shown in Figures A and B. What is the proper treatment of her

Scapulothoracic Arthroscopy

Scapulothoracic Arthroscopy       DEFINITION Scapulothoracic bursitis and snapping scapula syndrome are rare conditions characterized by periscapular pain with or without mechanical crepitus. Scapulothoracic crepitus was first described by Boinet6 in

Surgical Treatment of Cavus Foot

  Surgical Treatment of Cavus Foot       DEFINITION A cavus foot deformity in children develops from muscle imbalance that leads to forefoot pronation in relation to the hindfoot. When well established, it is readily recognizable by an abnormally high medial

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ORTHOPEDIC MCQS ONLINE QUESTION BANK H2D A 4-year-old girl is brought in for examination by her mother because of a bump on the lateral side of her elbow. The girl is unable to extend her elbow. She falls as much as any child, but no particular injury to the elbow is recalled. Radiographs show a

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ORTHOPEDIC MCQS ONLINE QUESTION BANK H1D Which of the following is a significant risk factor for a motor nerve palsy following a primary hip replacement:   1) Age <50 years 3) Prior hip surgery 2) Female sex 5) Developmental dysplasia 4) Body mass index

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ORTHOPEDIC MCQS ONLINE QUESTION BANK H1C Which of the following fractures occurs through a single application of force: 1) A minimally displaced femoral neck fracture in a long distance runner 3) A fifth rib fracture in a collegiate rower 2) A second metatarsal fracture in a Naval Academy

Lumbar Discectomy

Lumbar Discectomy       DEFINITION Clinically significant lumbar disc herniations are characterized by a focal distortion of the normal anatomic configuration of discal material resulting in compression and subsequent dysfunction of the lumbar nerve

APPROACHES TO THE Pelvis and Acetabulum

APPROACHES TO THE Pelvis and Acetabulum        Pelvis and Acetabulum       Anterior Approach to the Iliac Crest for Bone Graft Posterior Approach to the Iliac Crest for Bone Graft Anterior Approach to the Pubic

APPROACHES TO THE SPINE

Approaches to the spine    Six     The Spine         Lumbar Spine Posterior Approach to the Lumbar Spine Minimally Invasive—Posterior Approach to the Lumbar Spine Applied Surgical

Vertebral Column Resection for Severe Rigid Spinal Deformity through an All Posterior Approach

  Vertebral Column Resection for Severe Rigid Spinal Deformity through an All Posterior Approach       DEFINITION Posterior vertebral column resection (VCR) entails the removal of the anterior, middle, and posterior columns of the vertebra(e) through a

Opening Wedge Thoracoplasty and Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib Insertion for Congenital Scoliosis and Fused Ribs

  Opening Wedge Thoracoplasty and Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib Insertion for Congenital Scoliosis and Fused Ribs         DEFINITION This procedure lengthens the concave constricted hemithorax through a vertical expandable prosthetic

Rib to Pelvis Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib Insertion to Manage Neuromuscular Scoliosis

  Rib to Pelvis Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib Insertion to Manage Neuromuscular Scoliosis       DEFINITION Vertical expandable prosthetic titanium rib (VEPTR) has gained enormous worldwide popularity in the last decade as an effective method to

Decompression, Posterolateral, and Interbody Fusion for High-Grade Spondylolisthesis

  Decompression, Posterolateral, and Interbody Fusion for High-Grade Spondylolisthesis           DEFINITION Spondylolisthesis is derived from the Greek words (spondylo = spine and olisthesis = to slip). It is the forward displacement of a

Pelvic Fixation for Neuromuscular Scoliosis

  Pelvic Fixation for Neuromuscular Scoliosis       DEFINITION Neuromuscular scoliosis (NMS) is a spinal deformity in the coronal plane in patients with abnormal myoneural pathways of the body.16 Pelvic fixation refers to the anchorage of spinal fixation to

Hemivertebra Excision

Hemivertebra Excision       DEFINITION A hemivertebra is a congenital anomaly of the spine that forms during the 8th to 12th weeks of embryologic development. It is characterized by the formation of half of a vertebral body, a corresponding pedicle, and a corresponding

Growing Rod Instrumentation for Early-Onset Scoliosis

  Growing Rod Instrumentation for Early-Onset Scoliosis       DEFINITION Early-onset scoliosis (EOS) is defined by the diagnosis of scoliosis at or before the age of 5 years. The many etiologies of EOS include the following: Congenital vertebral or spinal

Casting for Early-Onset Scoliosis

  Casting for Early-Onset Scoliosis         DEFINITION Early-onset scoliosis is defined as scoliosis occurring by age 5 years. The term was developed because it is more likely associated with long-term pulmonary compromise than in children with later

Spinal Fusion for Neuromuscular Scoliosis

  Spinal Fusion for Neuromuscular Scoliosis       DEFINITION Neuromuscular diseases are heterogeneous between and within diseases and are due to a vast number of pathologies involving the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nervous system, and

Thoracoscopic Release and Fusion for Scoliosis

  Thoracoscopic Release and Fusion for Scoliosis       DEFINITION Thoracoscopy provides the ability to gain access to the thoracic spine via small incisions (portals). Anterior release includes removal of the annulus fibrosus, anterior longitudinal ligament,

Anterior Interbody Arthrodesis with Instrumentation for Scoliosis

  Anterior Interbody Arthrodesis with Instrumentation for Scoliosis       DEFINITION Thoracic scoliosis and thoracolumbar-lumbar scoliosis are typical curves seen in idiopathic scoliosis and can be treated anteriorly. Anterior arthrodesis refers to the

Posterior Osteotomies of the Spine

Posterior Osteotomies of the Spine         DEFINITION Spinal osteotomies encompass a range of techniques involving resection of bone from the spinal column to induce flexibility and correct rigid pediatric spinal deformity. These osteotomies can resect the

Posterior Spinal Fusion for Idiopathic Scoliosis

Posterior Spinal Fusion for Idiopathic Scoliosis       DEFINITION Idiopathic scoliosis is a progressive three-dimensional spinal deformity in the absence of any congenital spinal anomaly or associated musculoskeletal condition. Categorized as early onset (before the

Posterior Exposure of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine

  Posterior Exposure of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine       DEFINITION Scoliosis is a three-dimensional deformity of the spine and rib cage. The hallmark of scoliotic spines is curvature in the coronal plane along with abnormal curvature in the sagittal

Posterior Spinal Fusion for Idiopathic Scoliosis

Release of the Sternocleidomastoid Muscle

  Release of the Sternocleidomastoid Muscle           DEFINITION The term torticollis comes from the Latin words tortus (twisted) and collum (neck). It refers to a clinical deformity where the head tilts in one

Modified Woodward Repair of Sprengel Deformity

  Modified Woodward Repair of Sprengel Deformity         DEFINITION Sprengel deformity is a congenital anomaly of the shoulder characterized by a high elevation of a hypoplastic scapula and medial rotation of its inferior

Multiple Percutaneous Osteotomies and Fassier-Duval Telescoping Nailing of Long Bones in Osteogenesis Imperfecta

  Multiple Percutaneous Osteotomies and Fassier-Duval Telescoping Nailing of Long Bones in Osteogenesis Imperfecta   r   DEFINITION Children with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) and syndromes with congenital brittle bones sustain recurrent fractures and deformity,

Limb Lengthening Using the Ilizarov Method or a Monoplanar Fixator

  Limb Lengthening Using the Ilizarov Method or a Monoplanar Fixator       DEFINITION Limb lengthening is a surgical procedure performed to lengthen a bone. In the Ilizarov method, lengthening is accomplished by gradual bone distraction through a low-energy,

Percutaneous Distal Femoral or Proximal Tibial Epiphysiodesis for Leg Length Discrepancy

  Percutaneous Distal Femoral or Proximal Tibial Epiphysiodesis for Leg Length Discrepancy         DEFINITION Epiphysiodesis involves manipulation of a physis (growth plate) to cause temporary or permanent, partial or complete growth inhibition to

Modified Woodward Procedure for Sprengel’s Deformity

P R O C E D U R E 1   Modified Woodward Procedure for Sprengel’s Deformity Charles A. Goldfarb and Jakub S. Langer           4         P i t f a l l s

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