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11 September 2024

2 September 2024

  • 20:0020:00, 2 September 2024 diff hist +604‎ N Osteonecrosis of the hip ‎ Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* Osteonecrosis of the hip, also called femoral head necrosis, is the most common localisation of osteonecrosis. The femoral head is the most frequent area of osteonecrosis probably due to the intricate blood supply. * Etiology ** Idiopathic (Perthes disease) ** Trauma *** Femoral head fracture ** Chronic steroid ** Alcoholism ** Radiation * Clinical features ** Insidious onset of pain ** Affects both hips most of the time * Diagnosis: MRI..." Tag: Visual edit: Switched
  • 19:5719:57, 2 September 2024 diff hist +765‎ N Neonatal septic arthritis of the hip ‎ Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* Neonatal septic arthritis of the hip, the bacterial infection of the hip of the child, is a surgical emergency. If not treated rapidly it will cause permanent joint damage for the developing hip. * Epidemiology ** 50% occur in children < 2 years ** Hip is involved in 1/3 of all neonatal septic arthritides * Risk factors ** Prematurity ** C-section ** Trauma ** Infection * Clinical features ** Acute pain ** Fever ** Limping ** Swelling *..." current Tag: Visual edit: Switched
  • 19:5319:53, 2 September 2024 diff hist +554‎ N Recurrent patellar dislocation ‎ Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* Recurrent patellar dislocation, also called patellar instability, refers to the recurrent lateral dislocation or subluxation of the patella. It occurs due to loosening of the joint capsule due to previous trauma. Specific movements usually trigger the dislocation. * Epidemiology ** Adolescents ** Girls > boys * When the dislocation occurs, the knee becomes swollen and painful * Treatment ** Conservative *** Quadriceps exercises *** Speci..." current Tag: Visual edit: Switched
  • 19:5119:51, 2 September 2024 diff hist −862‎ 13A. Ischias syndrome and cervicobrachialgia (symptoms, warning signs) ‎No edit summary current Tag: Visual edit: Switched
  • 19:5019:50, 2 September 2024 diff hist +1,212‎ N Cervicobrachial syndrome ‎ Created page with "<section begin="neurology" /><section begin="orthopaedics" />'''Cervicobrachial syndrome''', also called '''cervicobrachalgia''', refers to having neurological symptoms, including pain, in the neck and arm, in the distribution of C5 – C8, most commonly C8. It is usually due to compression of the spinal cord. It is one manifestation of spinal cord disease. == Etiology == * Trauma to the back * Spondylosis (age-related arthritis of the spine) * Spinal disc herniat..." current Tag: Visual edit: Switched
  • 19:4619:46, 2 September 2024 diff hist +277‎ N Elbow osteoarthritis ‎ Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* Much less frequent than OA of the hip and knee * Related to manual labour and overuse * Symptoms like any OA * Treatment ** Conservative ** Surgical: Joint replacement <section end="orthopaedics" /> Category:Orthopaedics" current Tag: Visual edit: Switched
  • 19:4519:45, 2 September 2024 diff hist +855‎ N Complex regional pain syndrome ‎ Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), also known as complex regional pain syndrome, Sudeck atrophy, or reflex sympathetic dystrophy, is a condition where painful sensations in a limb are more prolonged or more severe than would be expected * Classically occurs after trauma, but can occur after other conditions as well * Clinical features ** Excessive pain ** Hyperesthesia ** Vasomotor problems (hypo/hyperthermia, hypo/hyperpigmentation)..." current Tag: Visual edit: Switched
  • 19:4319:43, 2 September 2024 diff hist +2,156‎ N Limb equalisation ‎ Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* Limb equalisation surgery, also called limb lengthening surgery, is performed when correction with shoes is inadequate, often at > 2,5 cm discrepancy * Multiple surgical procedures are available to correct limb length ** Some are complex, but by combining two or more of them we can reduce the complexity and the number of operations required * Temporary epiphysiodesis – using screws or staples across the epiphyseal plate ** Can only be..." current Tag: Visual edit: Switched
  • 19:4119:41, 2 September 2024 diff hist +510‎ N Congenital coxa vara ‎ Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* Congenital coxa vara is a rare congenital condition where the collodiaphyseal angle of the femur gradually decreases due to malfunction of the ossification of the femoral neck * The condition is present at birth but usually isn’t discovered until 3 – 4 years * Diagnosis: x-ray * Clinical features ** 1/3 are bilateral ** Coxa vara ** Fold asymmetry ** Abduction contracture ** Limping * Treatment: Valgus osteotomy <section end="orthopa..." current Tag: Visual edit: Switched
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