The Orthopaedic Digest
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Dr KS Dhillon gives reviews and ideas on orthopedic surgery and medical law.
The Orthopaedic Digest
4M ago
Snapping Hip (Coxa Saltans)
DR KS Dhillon
Introduction
Snapping hip syndrome is also known as coxa saltans or dancer’s hip. It is a clinical condition characterized by an audible or palpable snapping sensation that is heard during movement of the hip joint. The ..read more
The Orthopaedic Digest
4M ago
Radioulnar Synostosis
DR KS Dhillon
Introduction
Osseous union or synostosis, of any two bones adjacent to each other, can involve any part of the upper extremity. Synostosis between the ulna and radius can take two general forms i.e. posttraumatic and congenital. Each form may be further classified into subtypes.
Sandifort in 1793, provided the initial description of congenital radioulnar ..read more
The Orthopaedic Digest
5M ago
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
DR KS Dhillon
Introduction
The tarsal tunnel syndrome was first described by Keck and Lam in 1962. It is a condition that is caused by compression of the tibial nerve or its associated branches as the nerve passes beneath the flexor retinaculum at the ..read more
The Orthopaedic Digest
5M ago
Morton's Neuroma
Dr. KS Dhillon
Introduction
Morton neuroma is also known as interdigital neuroma. It was first described in 1876. There is perineural fibrosis and nerve degeneration of the common digital nerve in the foot [1,2]. Mor ..read more
The Orthopaedic Digest
5M ago
Myositis Ossificans
Dr. KS Dhillon
Introduction
Myositis ossificans (MO) is an inflammatory ossification of muscle. In 1905, Jones and Morgan [1] raised the question of whether a benign ossifying tumor ..read more
The Orthopaedic Digest
5M ago
Trichilemmal or pilar cysts
Dr. KS Dhillon
Introduction
Trichilemmal or pilar cysts are common intradermal or subcutaneous cysts. They occur in 5-10% of the population [1,2]. More than 90% of the cysts occur on the scalp, where trichilemmal ..read more
The Orthopaedic Digest
6M ago
Intersection Syndrome
Dr. KS Dhillon
Introduction
Intersection syndrome affects the first and second compartments of the dorsal wrist extensors. It occurs as a result of repetitive friction at the junction in which the tendons of the first dorsal compartment crosses ..read more
The Orthopaedic Digest
6M ago
Avascular Necrosis of the Shoulder
Dr. KS Dhillon
Introduction
Osteonecrosis of the humeral head is a disorder that is characterized by bone death. It involves osteocytes and the bone marrow. The osteonecrosis can be traumatic or atraumatic. Osteonecrosis of the humeral head can result in t ..read more
The Orthopaedic Digest
6M ago
Management of Hand Extensor Tendon Injuries
Dr. KS Dhillon
Introduction
The extensor tendons function to transmit tension from the muscle belly to the specific joints of the hand. Extensor tendons are divided into two groups namely the intrinsic and extrinsic groups [1]. The intrinsic muscles are located within the hand itself. The extrinsic muscles are located proximally in the forearm and inser ..read more
The Orthopaedic Digest
7M ago
Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
Dr. KS Dhillon
Introduction
Lateral epicondylitis, also known as tennis elbow is an overuse injury secondary to an eccentric overload of the common extensor tendon at the origin of the extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) tendon. Tennis elbow results from the repetitive strain caused by activities that involve repeated gripping and/or wrist extension. It is common in ind ..read more