Stable spine is one which after the initial injury does not get displaced further. The spine is stable when atleast 2 columns of the spine are intact. According
Bones of the hand (Click on image for an enlarged view) Swan neck deformity refers to a structural deformity of the hand in which proximal interphalangeal joints are
Plain x-ray pelvis AP view showing undisplaced fracture of inferior ramus of pubis. (Click on the image for an enlarged view) Differential diagnosis Looser’s zone seen in osteomalacia
Looser’s zone refers to pseudofractures seen in osteomalacia Also called Milkman’s line Thin (about 2mm) radioluscent bands extending from the cortex inwards perpendicular to the bone surface Origin
Range of Motion (Orthopedics – of joints) Rifampicin, Ofloxacin, Minocycline (Regimen for treatment of leprosy) Rifampicin (Click on the image for an enlarged view) Ofloxacin (Click on the
Continuous passive motion is a treatment modality to increase mobility of joints after surgery or trauma Performed by a continuous passive motion (CPM) device The CPM device moves
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