Understanding the Condition Who Gets These Fractures? Younger Patients: Typically, from high-energy injuries like car accidents or falls from significant heights. Older Patients: This is often due to weaker bones (osteopenia), which makes them more susceptible to fractures even from minor falls. Common Features Comminution: This means the bone is
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What is Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD)? Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is a condition where a part of the bone just below the joint surface loses its blood supply, causing damage to the bone and cartilage. This can happen in different parts of a growing teenager’s skeleton, with the knee being the most
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What is a Simple Elbow Dislocation? Simple Elbow Dislocation: This happens when the elbow joint (where the upper arm bone meets the forearm bones) gets dislocated without any broken bones. Complex Instability: This occurs when there are broken bones along with the dislocation. How Does the Elbow Stay Stable? The
Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder that affects the development and growth of nerve cell tissues, causing tumours known as neurofibromas to grow on nerves. These tumours are usually benign (noncancerous) and can appear on nerves within the body and on and under the skin. This disorder can impact various systems
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What is a Terrible Triad Injury of the Elbow? A Terrible Triad Injury of the Elbow is a severe and complex injury that involves: Elbow Dislocation: The elbow bones are forced out of their normal positions. Radial Head or Neck Fracture: The radial head or neck, part of the radius bone near
Introduction A giant cell tumour of bone is a benign (noncancerous) tumour that can exhibit aggressive behaviour. It grows primarily at the ends of long bones near joints, most commonly at the lower end of the femur or the upper end of the tibia, close to the knee joint. Giant
Introduction Spinal fusion surgery is frequently performed to stabilise or relieve pain in the neck or back. This procedure fuses unstable or painful spinal bones into a single, solid bone, requiring additional bone grafts to facilitate healing. The success of bone formation hinges on three main components: Stability (often provided
Burners and stingers are acute nerve injuries frequently encountered in contact and collision sports. These injuries result from the stretching or compression of nerves in the neck and shoulder, leading to a distinctive burning or stinging sensation that can radiate from the shoulder down to the hand. This sensation is
Overview of Spinal Injections Doctors often recommend spinal injections when back or neck problems become severe and unresponsive to conservative treatments. These injections serve two primary purposes: diagnosing the source of pain and providing therapeutic relief. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Uses Diagnostic Use: Spinal injections can help identify the exact source
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Articular Cartilage Overview Articular cartilage is a smooth, white tissue covering the ends of bones in joints, facilitating smooth movement with minimal friction. Damage to this cartilage can result from injury or normal wear and tear, and because cartilage heals poorly on its own, surgical interventions have been developed to
Introduction Ewing’s sarcoma is a malignant tumour that primarily starts in bones, often affecting children and young adults, particularly during their teenage years. While it can develop in any bone, it usually targets long bones like the femur, tibia, and humerus, as well as the pelvis. Occasionally, it originates in
Introduction Fibrous dysplasia is a benign (noncancerous) bone condition in which abnormal fibrous tissue replaces normal bone. As the fibrous tissue grows and expands, this can lead to bone weakening, fractures, and deformities. While some patients with fibrous dysplasia show few or no symptoms, others may experience severe effects, significantly
