Wrist Radiology Imaging
Wrist radiology imaging is a fundamental diagnostic tool in orthopedic and emergency medicine. The complex anatomy of the…
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Basic Science
Basic Science in medicine & orthopedic surgery. Basic Science of human body, bones, muscles, ligaments and joints. Biomechanics in orthopedic surgery.
Elbow Ultrasound Imaging
The elbow joint presents an ideal anatomical region for ultrasound examination due to the relatively superficial location of…
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Elbow X-ray Views
Plain radiographs remain the first-line imaging modality for evaluating elbow pathology. Elbow X-ray views provide essential information about…
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Shoulder Ultrasound Radiology
Shoulder ultrasound imaging modality allows for real-time, dynamic evaluation of shoulder structures and provides excellent visualization of soft…
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Shoulder X-ray Views
Diagnostic imaging is used in conjunction with a physical examination to determine a diagnosis. It should never be…
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Local Steroid Injection
The first use of local Steroid Injections for arthritic joints was reported in 1951, Hollander, in the United…
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Orthopedic Billing and Coding Guidelines
Orthopedic billing and coding is a very complex process. If you aren’t trained in billing and coding practices,…
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Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT)
Deep venous thrombosis Symptoms include: Swelling in the extremity (primarily in the left leg at the vascular spur…
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Factors Affecting Fracture Healing
Fracture healing requires the recruitment of appropriate cell (fibroblasts, macrophages, chondroblasts, osteoblasts, osteoclasts) and the subsequent expression of…
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Gait Cycle: Phases & Biomechanics
Gait Cycle begins when the foot strikes the ground and ends when the same foot strikes the ground…
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Classification of Nerve Injuries
Nerve injury can result from compression, gun shoot, stapping injuries or iatrogenic injuries. The most widely used classification…
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Soft Tissue Injury
Soft tissue injury of all types is extremely common in the general population. This injury can be classified…
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