Stress Fractures of Foot & Ankle: Symptoms & Treatment
Stress fractures are a type of overuse injury characterized by small cracks in the bone. When muscles are fatigued and can’t absorb repeated impact, the shock is transferred to the…
Stress fractures are a type of overuse injury characterized by small cracks in the bone. When muscles are fatigued and can’t absorb repeated impact, the shock is transferred to the…
The components of ring fixators system are into 2 categories: main and secondary. The main parts are the standard elements to correct skeletal deformities: rings, wire-fixation bolts, wires, and buckles, pin clamps, and pins.…
Pins are versatile and are usually helpful for internal fixation. A pin has a comparatively small diameter and is inserted through the soft tissue and bone with comparatively little trauma.…
An ideal trauma implant material should be inert, non-toxic to the body, and completely corrosion-proof. It should be inexpensive, simply worked, and mouldable in various shapes without expensive manufacturing techniques. It should…
Successful use of a bone plate relies on the properties of the plate, the bone screws, the bone and on the accurate application of biomechanical principles. Here are the general…
Overview Orthopedic screws play a critical role in internal bone fixation, with different types tailored for specific anatomical and mechanical requirements. Among them, cancellous screws are designed with larger threads…
In orthopedic surgery, precision, stability, and minimal invasiveness are key to successful fracture fixation and patient recovery. Among the most widely used implants for internal fixation are cannulated screws and…
Here are some of the post-operative instructions that you need to follow: Wound Care & Dressing: Post operation, all care should be taken such that chances of infection are minimized.…
Ankle fractures are a common orthopedic injury, often requiring surgical intervention to ensure proper healing and stability. In many cases, hardware such as plates, screws, or rods is used during…
Surgical implants act as internal aids to normal healing and CAN’T bear the weight of the body when the bone is incompletely healed/not united. Surgical implants have offered the surgeon…