Fractures are common injuries that affect the skeletal system and require appropriate management to restore function and prevent complications. Depending on the type, location, and severity of the fracture, different methods of treatment may be indicated. One of these methods is closed
A subcapital fracture is a break in the neck of the femur, which is the part of the bone that connects the head of the femur to the shaft of the femur. An intertrochanteric fracture is a break in the trochanters, which are the two large bony protrusions on the upper end of the femur. Subcapital
DR.MOHAMMAD HUTAIF, EMIAL This article discusses the indications, contraindications, and preparation for two-stage revision for periprosthetic joint infection of the hip. It also covers the different types of spacers that can be used during the interval period. INTRODUCTION Total hip
Head-Sparing Procedures for Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head INDICATIONS/CONTRAINDICATIONS Osteonecrosis of the femoral head is a disease process that results in impaired blood flow to the hip, which ultimately results in bone cell death. Although
Introduction Hip fractures in the elderly are associated with impaired mobility, excess morbidity and mortality, and loss of independence. With the trend towards
What assay is commonly used to examine the level of messenger RNA (mRNA) of a particular gene? Western blot Southern blot Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) Immunocytochemical analysis Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
DEFINITION Femoral neck fractures are classified according to the Garden classification (Table 1).9 This classification divides these fractures into displaced or nondisplaced fractures. Guidelines for treatment of nondisplaced femoral neck fractures are beyond the scope of this
Approaches to the Femur The Femur Lateral Approach Posterolateral Approach Anteromedial Approach to the Distal Two-thirds of the Femur Posterior Approach Minimally Invasive Approach to the
Hemiarthroplasty of the Hip Hari P. Bezwada, Robert H. Cho, and David G. Nazarian DEFINITION Femoral neck fractures are classified according to the Garden classification11 (Table 1). Further simplification of this
ORTHOPEDIC MCQS 20 TRAUMA 1A What percentage of patients will complain of knee pain at the time of union of a tibial shaft fracture treated with a reamed intramedullary nail? 1. <10% 2. 10-33% 3. 33-50% 4. 50-75% 5. >75% Correct
ORTHOPEDIC MCQS OB 20 TRAUMA1 What percentage of patients will complain of knee pain at the time of union of a tibial shaft fracture treated with a reamed intramedullary nail? 1. <10% 2. 10-33% 3. 33-50% 4. 50-75% 5. >75% CORRECT ANSWER: 4 Anterior knee
ORTHOPEDIC MCQS ONLINE HIP AND KNEE RECON 07 1. A patient is scheduled to undergo total knee arthroplasty (TKA) following failure of nonsurgical management. History reveals that she underwent a patellectomy as a teenager as the result of a motor vehicle
1) What percentage of patients will complain of knee pain at the time of union of a tibial shaft fracture treated with a reamed intramedullary nail? 1. <10% 2. 10-33% 3. 33-50% 4. 50-75% 5. >75% Corrent answer:
Lateral Approach to the Femur‌ The lateral approach is the incision used most often for gaining access to the upper third of the femur. It also can be extended inferiorly to expose virtually the whole length of the bone. Although it is an extremely quick and easy approach, it involves