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- 21:00, 2 September 2024 Osteonecrosis of the hip (hist | edit) [604 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (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
- 20:57, 2 September 2024 Neonatal septic arthritis of the hip (hist | edit) [765 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (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 *...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 20:53, 2 September 2024 Recurrent patellar dislocation (hist | edit) [554 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (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...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 20:50, 2 September 2024 Cervicobrachial syndrome (hist | edit) [1,212 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (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...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 20:46, 2 September 2024 Elbow osteoarthritis (hist | edit) [277 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (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") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 20:45, 2 September 2024 Complex regional pain syndrome (hist | edit) [855 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (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)...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 20:43, 2 September 2024 Limb equalisation (hist | edit) [2,156 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (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...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 20:41, 2 September 2024 Congenital coxa vara (hist | edit) [510 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (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...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 20:38, 2 September 2024 Congenital muscular torticollis (hist | edit) [637 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* Congenital muscular torticollis, also called wry neck, is a deformity causing the neck of the newborn to be stiff and the head to be turned or tilted to one side due to fibrotic and/or hypertrophic sternocleidomastoid * 3rd most common congenital musculoskeletal disorder (after DDH and clubfoot) * Clinical features ** Tilted and rotated head ** Limited range of motion ** Prominent and tense sternocleidomastoid * Treatment ** Conservative...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 20:12, 2 September 2024 Popliteal cyst (hist | edit) [730 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* Popliteal cyst, also called a Baker cyst, is a cyst in the popliteal fossa, between the semimembranosus and gastrocnemius ** The cyst consists of a gel-like material ** The cyst communicates with the synovium of the knee, so it’s not a true cyst * Etiology ** It forms on the basis of a chronic inflammation of the knee ** Osteoarthritis ** Meniscus injury ** Rheumatoid arthritis * Clinical features ** Often asymptomatic ** Pain ** Locki...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 20:12, 2 September 2024 Knee effusion (hist | edit) [790 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />A knee effusion is a fluid accumulation in the intra-articular space of the knee * May be serous, bloody, or purulent * Etiology ** Osteoarthritis ** Trauma ** Crystal arthritis (gout) ** Rheumatoid arthritis ** Septic arthritis (infection) ** Ligament injuries ** Meniscus injuries * Clinical features ** Swelling around and above patella ** Decreased ROM ** Patellar ballottement * Diagnosis ** Swift diagnosis of septic arthritis is importa...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 20:10, 2 September 2024 Tenosynovitis (hist | edit) [937 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* Tenosynovitis = tendovaginitis = inflammation of a tendon and its synovial sheath * Females > males * Etiology ** Repetitive use of tendon ** Rheumatological diseases ** Bacterial infection * Tendons of the fingers and wrist are most commonly affected * Clinical features ** Pain on passive extension of affected tendon ** Finger slightly flexed at rest * Special types ** Stenosing tenosynovitis (trigger finger) *** Thickening of one of th...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 20:08, 2 September 2024 Acetabular Protrusion (hist | edit) [469 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* Acetabular protrusion refers to when the acetabular socket is so deep that the femoral head may protrude into the pelvis * This is a prearthritic condition * Epidemiology ** In adolescents and in elderly ** Women > men * Clinical features ** Hip pain ** Limited ROM * Diagnosis: x-ray * Treatment ** Arthroscopic or open joint surgery ** Total hip replacement <section end="orthopaedics" /> Category:Orthopaedics") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 20:06, 2 September 2024 Neonatal brachial plexus palsy (hist | edit) [1,267 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* Neonatal brachial plexus palsy, also called obstetrical brachial plexus injuries, refers to injuries to the brachial plexus acquired during delivery * During birth the brachial plexus or its roots may be damaged ** Especially if lateral traction (pulling) is applied to the foetus’ head (shoulder dystocia) ** The condition is uncommon * The result is paralysis * Three types exist ** Erb’s type – the upper arm is paralyzed *** This i...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 20:00, 2 September 2024 Osteosarcoma (hist | edit) [503 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* Osteogenic sarcoma = osteosarcoma * Epidemiology ** Children + teenagers ** Boys > girls ** Osteosarcoma is the most common primary bone tumour * Clinical features ** Occurs in metaphysis of long bones *** Especially distal femur and proximal tibia ** Night pain ** B symptoms * Diagnosis ** X-ray ** Codman triangle ** Sunburst appearance * Treatment ** Neoadjuvant chemo + limb-sparing surgery + adjuvant chemo <section end="orthopaedics"...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 19:59, 2 September 2024 Giant cell tumour of bone (hist | edit) [479 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* Epidemiology ** 20 – 40 years * Clinical features ** Locally aggressive tumour (borderline between benign and malignant) ** Most commonly in distal femur or proximal tibia, close to the knee ** High recurrence rate ** Deep persistent pain ** Pathological fractures * Diagnosis ** X-ray: Multi-cystic osteolytic lesions * Treatment ** Curettage and filling of the tumour with bone cement <section end="orthopaedics" /> Category:Orthopaedi...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 19:56, 2 September 2024 Ewing sarcoma (hist | edit) [518 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* Epidemiology ** Children, adolescents ** Boys > girls * Clinical features ** Can occur in any bone *** Most often in diaphysis of long bones ** Highly malignant ** Night pain ** B symptoms * Diagnosis ** Resembles osteomyelitis on x-ray, MRI and histology ** Immunohistological staining or PCR helps to differentiate * Treatment ** Neoadjuvant polychemo + limb-sparing surgery + adjuvant polychemo ** Radiation may also be used <section end=...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 19:52, 2 September 2024 Bone cysts and cyst-like conditions (hist | edit) [680 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* Bone cysts and cyst-like conditions are not true tumours ** MRI is best for diagnosis ** Simple bone cyst *** = serous fluid-filled lesion *** Usually found in young people ** Aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) *** Shows multiple fluid lines (niveau) on MRI or CT *** Because it contains multiple liquids of different density ** Non-ossifying fibroma *** Due to dysfunctional ossification *** Located in metaphysis of long bones of the lower extremi...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 19:52, 2 September 2024 Osteochondroma (hist | edit) [465 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* Osteochondroma, previously called cartilaginous exostosis is an exostosis covered with cartilage ** Most commonly solitary *** Can be multiple in ''multiple hereditary osteochondromas'' ** 10 – 20 years ** Usually not painful, but causes bump ** Have a mushroom-look on x-ray ** Occurs on the metaphysis of long bones ** Typical places: *** Distal femur *** Proximal tibia <section end="orthopaedics" /> Category:Orthopaedics") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 19:50, 2 September 2024 Osteoid osteoma (hist | edit) [331 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* Osteoid osteoma is a small tumour in cortical bone * Contains a radiolucent nidus with a sclerotic margin * 10 – 30 years * Causes intense pain, especially at night ** Pain is responsive to NSAIDs * Treatment ** Surgical en-bloc resection <section end="orthopaedics" /> Category:Orthopaedics") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 19:50, 2 September 2024 Bone tumours (hist | edit) [2,686 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* Most common bone tumours according to age group ** Childhood *** Osteosarcoma *** Ewing sarcoma *** Benign cysts *** Fibrous dysplasia ** Young and middle age *** Chondrosarcoma *** Malignant fibrotic histiocytoma *** Osteoclastoma (giant cell tumour) ** Elderly *** Metastasis *** Myelomas * If it’s unclear whether the patient has a bone tumour or not – treat as is they have one! * When to think of bone tumours ** Night pain ** “Gr...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 15:03, 27 August 2024 13 – Low back pain (hist | edit) [1,568 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Basics of spine == * Intervertebral discs ** They lie between the vertebral bodies ** They consist of the outer annulus fibrosus and the inner nucleus pulposus ** The discs have no blood supply, they’re instead supplied by diffusion *** Moving of the spine causes changes in compression of the discs, which creates a “pumping” effect which facilitates diffusion of nutrients ** Annulus fibrosus *** = concentric collagen fibres *** Protects against distraction ** N...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 15:00, 27 August 2024 Spinal disc herniation (hist | edit) [1,716 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />'''Spinal disc herniation''', also called '''disc extrusion''', refers to when the nucleus pulposus extrudes out of the disc through a tear in the annulus fibrosus, which compresses spinal nerves or spinal cord. '''Spinal disc protrusion''', also called '''disc prolapse''', refers to a similar situation where the intervertebral disc protrudes onto spinal nerves or the spinal cord but the nucleus has not broken through the annulus. The pr...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 14:58, 27 August 2024 Cauda equina syndrome and conus medullaris syndrome (hist | edit) [1,506 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />'''Cauda equina syndrome''' is a consequence of compression of the cauda equina, the nerve fibres of L3 – S5. '''Conus medullaris syndrome''' is a consequence of compression of the conus medullaris, the spinal cord segments T12 – L2. Both are neurological emergencies as they may cause permanent neurological injury if untreated. They are usually caused by spinal disc herniation. These syndromes are medical emergencies and so any pa...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 14:38, 27 August 2024 Sciatica (hist | edit) [672 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />'''Sciatica''', also called '''ischias syndrome''' or '''lumboischialgia''' (the latter usually in Hungarian literature), refers to a type of low back pain which is neurological in nature and radiates to the legs below the knees. It occurs due to compression of spinal roots, most frequently due to spinal disc herniation. Clinical features * Low back pain * Decreased lumbar lordosis * Antalgic gait * Paravertebral muscle spasm * Restr...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 14:34, 27 August 2024 Low back pain (hist | edit) [1,074 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* Low back pain is very common * LBP can generally take on one of two major forms ** Lumbago (mechanical low back pain) ** Sciatica (neurological low back pain) * LBP can occur in a healthy spine, often due to stretching or microscopic tears of muscles or ligaments * Lumbago ** = mechanical low back pain ** (Some sources, like this year’s lecture, reserve the term “lumbago” for idiopathic LBP) ** Can have many causes *** Mechani...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 14:33, 27 August 2024 Spondylosis (hist | edit) [300 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />Spondylosis is an age-related degenerative change in spinal vertebrae. It's most commonly due to spinal osteoarthritis. It may cause compression of the spinal cord, causing low back pain or sciatica. <section end="orthopaedics" /> Category:Orthopaedics") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 14:13, 27 August 2024 Ankylosing spondylitis (hist | edit) [769 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory disorder of the back. It's also called Bektherev disease * Epidemiology ** Males > females ** 15 – 40 * Etiology ** HLA-B27 positivity ** Inflammatory bowel disease * Pathology ** Ankylosis = fusion of articular surfaces ** Spondylitis = inflammation of the vertebrae * Clinical features ** Back pain ** Neck pain ** Morning stiffness ** Limited spinal mobility ** Anterior uveitis * Diagnosis **...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 14:12, 27 August 2024 Sacralisation and lumbarisation (hist | edit) [369 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* Sacralisation = fusion of L5 to S1 * Lumbarisation = non-fusion of S1 and S2, which causes the S1 to appear as a sixth lumbar vertebra * These are congenital abnormalities * Due to abnormal weight bearing -> problems with the rest of the spine * May cause lumbago in adult years <section end="orthopaedics" /> Category:Orthopaedics") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 14:11, 27 August 2024 Spondylolisthesis (hist | edit) [578 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* Spondylolisthesis refers to anterior slipping of a vertebra compared to the one below it * Etiology ** Spondylolysis ** Fracture ** Congenital malformation ** Tumour * Clinical features ** Many cases are asymptomatic ** Low back pain ** Palpable “step off” at the area of slippage ** Pain may radiate * Severe (grave V) spondylolisthesis is called ''spondyloptosis'' ** The vertebra has slipped so far with respect to the vertebra below...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 14:10, 27 August 2024 Spondylolysis (hist | edit) [362 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* Spondylolysis is a defect of the neural arch (pars interarticularis) of the vertebrae which allows the vertebra lying superiorly to slip anteriorly * More common in certain territories * Diagnosis: oblique x-ray * Most commonly between L5-S1 <section end="orthopaedics" /> Category:Orthopaedics") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 14:04, 27 August 2024 12 – Acute injuries and degenerative diseases of the knee joint (hist | edit) [1,366 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Basics of knee == * Anatomy ** 1 lateral and 1 medial meniscus *** The meniscus is cartilage ** 3 bones (femur, tibia, patella) ** 4 ligaments *** ACL – anterior cruciate ligament **** Intraarticular **** Connects the femur to the tibia *** PCL – posterior cruciate ligament **** Intraarticular **** Connects the femur to the tibia *** LCL – lateral collateral ligament **** Connects the femur to the fibula **** Does not merge with the joint capsule of the knee **...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 14:02, 27 August 2024 Knee deformities (hist | edit) [445 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* Etiology ** Rickets (vitamin D deficiency) ** Post-traumatic ** Disease of growth plate * Types ** Genu varum ** Genu valgum ** Recurvate knee (hyperextended knee) * Complications ** All knee deformities are prearthritic conditions * Treatment ** Vitamin D – in case of rickets ** Surgical *** Wedge osteotomy *** Blocking the growth plate in childhood <section end="orthopaedics" /> Category:Orthopaedics") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 14:00, 27 August 2024 Arthroscopy (hist | edit) [813 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* Small tube with a light and camera is pushed into the joint through a hole ** A cannula is pushed through a second hole to provide irrigation fluid ** A third hole is opened for entry of tools, like forceps, shavers, scalpel, etc. * Was developed to diagnose intraarticular knee injuries without opening the joint * Was originally used for diagnostic purposes – nowadays not used for diagnosis ** We use MRI instead * Widely used today for...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 13:59, 27 August 2024 Meniscus tears (hist | edit) [939 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* The menisci equalise the weight load on the joints, and stabilizes the joint * Medial meniscus is more commonly injured than the lateral * Etiology ** Trauma (in young people) *** Axial loading of the knee + rotation ** Degenerative disease * Location of tear ** White zone *** The inner third *** Avascular part of meniscus ** Red-white zone *** Middle third *** Poorly vascularized ** Red zone *** Outer third *** Well vascularized * Types...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 13:56, 27 August 2024 Knee ligament injuries (hist | edit) [1,811 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* Anterior cruciate ligament injury ** Typical sport injury ** Etiology *** Sudden twisting of the leg *** Osteoarthritis of knee (osteophytes can damage ligament) ** Clinical features *** Swollen leg (haemarthrosis) **** Due to bleeding from the ACL *** Acute pain *** Knee instability ** Diagnosis *** Positive Lachman test *** Positive anterior drawer test *** MRI **** Gold standard *** Not visible on x-ray ** Treatment *** Conservative *...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 13:50, 27 August 2024 11 – Adult foot deformities + static disorders of the foot (hist | edit) [952 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Basics of adult foot deformities == * Most common foot conditions ** Forefoot *** Hallux valgus *** Hallux rigidus *** Metatarsalgia *** Morton neuroma *** Tailors bunion ** Flatfoot ** Hindfoot *** Ankle joint osteoarthritis *** Subtalar joint osteoarthritis *** Heel spur *** Plantar fasciitis *** Haglund’s heel *** Achilles tendon problems == 3. Flat foot (pes planovalgus) == {{#lst:Flat foot|orthopaedics}} == 9. Hallux valgus, mallet finger, digitus V. varus, b...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 13:46, 27 August 2024 Osteonecrosis of the foot (hist | edit) [1,251 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* Osteonecrosis of the food = avascular necrosis of the foot * Most commonly affects talus, navicular and the first and second metatarsal bones * Köhler disease ** = osteonecrosis of the navicular bone ** Rare ** In young children (5 – 10) ** Boys > girls ** Presents with pain on dorsal and medial surface of foot ** It’s self-limiting, so conservative treatment with NSAIDs and immobilization is the only treatment *** No role for s...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 13:44, 27 August 2024 Haglund deformity (hist | edit) [278 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />Haglund deformity, also called Haglund heel, is pain due to a bony protrusion on the back of the calcaneus. It causes pain when wearing shoes. Not everyone with the protrusion develops pain.<section end="orthopaedics" /> Category:Orthopaedics") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 13:42, 27 August 2024 Plantar fasciitis (hist | edit) [579 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* Plantar fasciitis is a very common cause of heel pain and is due to degenerative irritation of the plantar fascia of the calcaneus * Most frequent in women and obese patients * Related to overuse stress * Common with other foot deformities (flat foot, cavus deformity) * Symptoms ** Morning pain ** Typical pain localization * Diagnosis ** Pain point pressure ** X-ray ** MRI * Treatment ** Conservative *** First choice *** Insoles *** RICE...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 13:40, 27 August 2024 Morton’s neuroma (hist | edit) [186 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />Morton’s neuroma is a benign growth of perineural tissue which causes pain under the toe-ball. <section end="orthopaedics" /> Category:Orthopaedics") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 13:39, 27 August 2024 Metatarsalgia (hist | edit) [320 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* Metatarsalgia is pain under the MTP joint line, most commonly of the 2nd and 3rd toes (the toe-ball) * Can be due to pes transversoplanus * Treatment ** Conservative – orthopaedic insoles or shoes ** Surgical – Weil-osteotomy <section end="orthopaedics" /> Category:Orthopaedics") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 13:38, 27 August 2024 Hallux rigidus (hist | edit) [229 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* Hallux rigidus is osteoarthritis of the MTP joint of the hallux causes the joint to become stiff and painful * Treatment: MTP joint fusion <section end="orthopaedics" /> Category:Orthopaedics") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 13:38, 27 August 2024 Mallet finger (hist | edit) [494 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* Mallet finger occurs due to trauma to extensor digitorum tendon * Due to trauma of the finger in extended position, which causes sudden forced flexion ** Often occurs when trying to catch a ball, so it’s also called baseball finger * Often occurs in fingers 3, 4 and 5 * Can cause fracture or subluxation * Treatment ** Conservative *** Extension splinting of DIP joint ** Surgical *** In severe cases <section end="orthopaedics" /> Cate...") Tag: Visual edit
- 13:31, 27 August 2024 Bunion (hist | edit) [447 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* Bunion is an exostosis on the side of the foot * Most commonly on the medial side, in connection with hallux valgus * Treatment: bunionectomy (removal of the exostosis) <section end="orthopaedics" /> Category:Orthopaedics") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 13:31, 27 August 2024 Hammer toe (hist | edit) [337 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* Toe deformity with PIP flexion + DIP extension + neutral MTP * Most commonly affects 2nd and the other lesser toes * Etiology ** Poorly fitting shoes ** Polyneuropathy ** Rheumatoid arthritis ** Trauma * Treatment: remove head of proximal phalanx <section end="orthopaedics" /> Category:Orthopaedics") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 13:28, 27 August 2024 Hallux valgus (hist | edit) [1,613 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* Etiology ** Genetics ** Shoe wear ** Anatomical variations * Pathology ** Valgus deformity of big toe ** Flexor tendons are dislocated laterally ** Extensor tendon slips down * Diagnosis ** X-ray ** Hallux valgus angle (HVA) > 15 degrees *** Angle between the long axis of the first metatarsal and the long axis of the first phalanx ** Intermetatarsal angle (IMA) > 9 degrees *** Angle between first and second metatarsal ** Distal metatarsa...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 13:26, 27 August 2024 Flat foot (hist | edit) [2,086 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* Flat foot = pes planus = pes planovalgus * Flat foot occurs due to flattening of one or more of the arches of the foot ** Due to muscle insufficiency or failing capsules and ligaments * Flat foot can occur in children and in adults * The arches of the feet develop a while after birth – flatfoot in newborns is normal * Etiology ** Increased bodyweight ** Being forced to stand early as a baby (too early walking age) ** Standing all day a...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 13:23, 27 August 2024 10 – Complications of joint replacement and revision arthroplasty (hist | edit) [125 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== 57. Complications of joint replacements == {{#lst:Joint replacement|orthopaedics}} Category:Orthopaedics (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
- 13:22, 27 August 2024 Joint replacement (hist | edit) [1,556 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "For more details, see total hip replacement, the prototypical joint replacement. <section begin="orthopaedics" /> * Complications of joint replacements are relatively rare ** THR has an expected survival of more than 15 years ** Complications rate is < 3% ** Satisfaction rate > 90% * Intraoperative complications ** Fracture ** Nerve damage ** Vessel damage ** Bleeding ** Complications related to anaesthesia * Early postoperative complications ** Infection *** Patient...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched