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View article: Jeavons syndrome mimicking head nodding tic- A case report
Jeavons syndrome mimicking head nodding tic- A case report Open
Jeavons syndrome is an uncommon generalized epilepsy syndrome characterized by a triad of eyelid myoclonia with or without absences, as indicated by epileptiform discharges on electroencephalography (EEG) precipitated by eye closure and ph…
View article: West Syndrome in an Infant with Complete Corpus Callosal Agenesis
West Syndrome in an Infant with Complete Corpus Callosal Agenesis Open
West syndrome is a severe form of epilepsy with onset in infancy and early childhood. The characteristic triad described includes infantile spasms (IS), an abnormal electroencephalogram (EEG) pattern referred to as hypsarrhythmia, and deve…
View article: Dog bite causing open radial neck fracture with posterior interosseous nerve palsy in a child
Dog bite causing open radial neck fracture with posterior interosseous nerve palsy in a child Open
Fractures secondary to dog bites are extremely rare with an incidence of around 1.4%. These are usually reported above the clavicle in children and in the extremities in adolescents and adults. Upper extremity fractures, other than hand fr…
View article: Arthroscopic Revision with Autologous Iliac Crest Bone Graft for Failed Anatomic Glenoid Reconstruction Using Distal Tibia Allograft
Arthroscopic Revision with Autologous Iliac Crest Bone Graft for Failed Anatomic Glenoid Reconstruction Using Distal Tibia Allograft Open
Recurrent instability after anterior shoulder stabilization surgery is not an uncommon complication, with variable rates of recurrences associated with different surgical procedures. The Latarjet procedure continues to be the gold standard…
View article: Revision of a Failed Latissimus Dorsi Transfer for a Massive Rotator Cuff Tear With Arthroscopic Anatomic Bridging Reconstruction Using an Acellular Human Dermal Matrix Allograft
Revision of a Failed Latissimus Dorsi Transfer for a Massive Rotator Cuff Tear With Arthroscopic Anatomic Bridging Reconstruction Using an Acellular Human Dermal Matrix Allograft Open
Latissimus dorsi tendon transfer is a nonanatomic tendon transfer that is often considered a salvage procedure for failed repairs of massive rotator cuff tears. A rupture of the transferred latissimus tendon is an uncommon complication and…
View article: Association of ACL tears and single nucleotide polymorphisms in the collagen 12 A1 gene in the Indian population - a preliminary case-control study
Association of ACL tears and single nucleotide polymorphisms in the collagen 12 A1 gene in the Indian population - a preliminary case-control study Open
Background: Genetic predisposition to ACL tears has received tremendous interest in the past few years with many SNPs of different genes being linked to ACL tear.Study Objectives: To examine if specific sequence variants in COL12A1 gene ar…
View article: Are COL1A1 gene polymorphisms associated with anterior cruciate ligament tear in the Indian population? Results of a preliminary case-control study
Are COL1A1 gene polymorphisms associated with anterior cruciate ligament tear in the Indian population? Results of a preliminary case-control study Open
Introduction: Despite the identification of various intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors associated with ACL tear, the exact etiopathogenesis of ACL tear is still incompletely understood.The evidence for association of COL1A1 gene polymorp…
View article: MRI evaluation of anterolateral ligament tears in knee injury with anterior cruciate ligament rupture
MRI evaluation of anterolateral ligament tears in knee injury with anterior cruciate ligament rupture Open
Introduction: To evaluate the incidence of anterolateral ligament (ALL) tear in acute knee injury and its association with anterior cruciate ligament tear (ACL).Methods: Forty patients with isolated early ACL tears were prospectively revie…
View article: Simultaneous, Non-traumatic, Bilateral Neck Femur Fractures in Uremic Renal Osteodystrophy: A Report of Three Cases and Literature Review.
Simultaneous, Non-traumatic, Bilateral Neck Femur Fractures in Uremic Renal Osteodystrophy: A Report of Three Cases and Literature Review. Open
Spontaneous, pathological, bilateral neck femur fractures are increasingly being reported in chronic renal failure patients with high morbidity and mortality. These fractures tend to be missed as the patients are generally immobilized and …
View article: Distal femoral physeal crush injury with metaphyseal comminution – A report of two cases and a new perspective to physeal injury
Distal femoral physeal crush injury with metaphyseal comminution – A report of two cases and a new perspective to physeal injury Open
The physis of a long bone may get 'sandwiched' and crushed between the metaphysis and the epiphysis if it is traumatically loaded along its long axis. Such a physeal injury may lead to complications like angular deformities and growth rest…
View article: Aberrant course of superficial radial nerve in the forearm: an anatomical variation and its clinical implications
Aberrant course of superficial radial nerve in the forearm: an anatomical variation and its clinical implications Open
The superficial radial nerve (SRN) is the terminal pure sensory branch of the radial nerve supplying dorsal aspects of the proximal portion of the lateral three and a half digits including the lateral two-thirds of the dorsum of the hand. …
View article: Current Concepts in Paediatric Femoral Shaft Fractures
Current Concepts in Paediatric Femoral Shaft Fractures Open
Pediatric femoral shaft fractures account for less than 2% of all fractures in children. However, these are the most common pediatric fractures necessitating hospitalization and are associated with prolonged hospital stay, prolonged immobi…
View article: Foot and Ankle Surgery: The Indian Scenario in 2016
Foot and Ankle Surgery: The Indian Scenario in 2016 Open
In this review, we try to analyze the current scenario of foot and ankle surgery in India, with special emphasis on the problems faced by the indigenous population and also the challenges faced by foot and ankle surgeons of our country. Ch…
View article: Hamulus Stress Fracture in a Batsman: An Unusual Injury in Cricket - A Case report and Review of Literature.
Hamulus Stress Fracture in a Batsman: An Unusual Injury in Cricket - A Case report and Review of Literature. Open
Hamulus stress fractures should be considered in cricketers presenting with chronic, non-traumatic, and ulnar-sided hand pain. The nonleading hand is more likely to be involved in a batter, as seen in other sports with a double haSnd grip.…
View article: Congenital absence of the long head of biceps tendon & its clinical implications: a systematic review of the literature
Congenital absence of the long head of biceps tendon & its clinical implications: a systematic review of the literature Open
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View article: Early Loosening of Spinal Rod in a Case of Degenerative Grade 1 Spondylolisthesis treated with Unilateral Pedicle Screw Fixation and Transforaminal Cage for Interbody Fusion.
Early Loosening of Spinal Rod in a Case of Degenerative Grade 1 Spondylolisthesis treated with Unilateral Pedicle Screw Fixation and Transforaminal Cage for Interbody Fusion. Open
Early rod loosening and migration are a rare phenomenon in lumbar pedicle screw fixation. Meticulous and precise pre-operative planning and surgical techniques may avert such complications. This case highlights the fact that though unilate…
View article: Surgical Retrieval of an Impaled Tapestry Needle from the True Pelvic Cavity of a Child-An Unusual Case Report.
Surgical Retrieval of an Impaled Tapestry Needle from the True Pelvic Cavity of a Child-An Unusual Case Report. Open
In impalement injuries, adequate analgesia, tetanus prophylaxis, antibiotics, and immobilization must be given initially followed by meticulous pre-operative planning in the form of radiographs and computed tomography(CT) scans. Minimally …
View article: PRP in OA knee – update, current confusions and future options
PRP in OA knee – update, current confusions and future options Open
Positive results have been uniformly observed by various researchers for platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in early osteoarthritis (OA) knee in the past few years. PRP has clearly demonstrated its supremacy in comparison to hyaluronic acid (HA) a…
View article: Tension Band Wiring Is As Effective As A Compression Screw In A Neglected, Medial Maleolus Non-Union: A Case-Based Discussion & Literature Review.
Tension Band Wiring Is As Effective As A Compression Screw In A Neglected, Medial Maleolus Non-Union: A Case-Based Discussion & Literature Review. Open
TBW may be better than screw fixation in the management of medial malleolus nonunion as it is technically straightforward and cost-effective, can provide equal or more compression than a screw; it does not damage the sandwiched inlay bone …
View article: Wholistic orthopedics: Is this the right way to treat geriatric orthopedic patients?
Wholistic orthopedics: Is this the right way to treat geriatric orthopedic patients? Open
Geriatric orthopedic problems poses different challenges in their management. Conventional treatment methods like drugs, physiotherapy and surgeries are inadequate. A Geriatric orthopedic patient suffers as a whole and not in isolation. Th…
View article: EFFECT OF YOGA THERAPY ON SPINAL FLEXIBILITY IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING CONVENTIONAL TREATMENT FOR CHRONIC LOW BACK ACHE: AN RCT
EFFECT OF YOGA THERAPY ON SPINAL FLEXIBILITY IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING CONVENTIONAL TREATMENT FOR CHRONIC LOW BACK ACHE: AN RCT Open
The objective of this study was to evaluate the role of Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy (IAYT) as an add-on on pain and spinal flexibility in patients undergoing conventional treatment for chronic low back ache.One hundred and twenty p…