Table of Contents Basics Diagnosis Tests Treatment for Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome in Singapore Miscellaneous FAQ Basics Description Tarsal tunnel syndrome is entrapment of the tibial nerve or its distal branches caused by compression or traction as the nerve courses through the tarsal tunnel. Anatomy : Proximal tarsal tunnel: Fibro-osseous space that contains (from anterior to […]
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Table of Contents Basics Diagnosis Tests Treatment for Spondylolisthesis in Singapore Follow-up Miscellaneous FAQ Basics Description Spondylolisthesis is an abnormal AP translation of 2 vertebral bodies relative to each other. This translation is secondary to a defect in the pars interarticularis (spondylolysis) or the posterior ligamentous-bony restraints. Spondylolisthesis is classified by type (Table 1) and
Table of Contents Basics Diagnosis Tests Treatment for Proximal Humerus Fracture in Singapore Special Therapy Follow-up Miscellaneous FAQ Basics Description The proximal humerus consists of the articular surface of the shoulder joint and the attachments of the rotator cuff to the greater and lesser tuberosities. Most of the blood supply to the humeral head comes
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Table of Contents Basics Diagnosis Tests Treatment for Reactive Arthritis (Reiter Syndrome) in Singapore Special Therapy Disposition Miscellaneous FAQ Basics Description Reactive arthritis (previously called Reiter syndrome) is a form of reactive, inflammatory arthritis classically associated with urogenital, ocular, mucocutaneous, and musculoskeletal involvement. This syndrome is categorized with the group of seronegative arthritides, along with
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Table of Contents Basics Diagnosis Treatment for Popliteal Cyst in the Child Follow-up Miscellaneous FAQ Basics Description Popliteal cyst is a painless soft-tissue mass in the medial popliteal fossa behind the knee. Epidemiology Most common soft-tissue lesion about the knee in children Affects children 2-14 years old Incidence Incidence decreases after 9 years of age.
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Table of Contents Basics Risk Factors Diagnosis Tests Treatment Follow-up Miscellaneous FAQ Basics Description Polydactyly is a duplication of the fingers or toes that is detected at birth. Classification: Preaxial: Wassel classification: I: Bifid distal phalanx II: Duplicated distal phalanx III: Bifid proximal phalanx IV: Duplicated proximal phalanx V: Bifid metacarpal VI: Duplicated metacarpal Central
Table of Contents Basics Diagnosis Tests Follow-up Miscellaneous FAQ Basics Description A phalanx fracture is a break in 1 or more phalanges in the fingers. Finger fractures are classified by: Which phalanx is involved Location within the phalanx Pattern Complexity Open or closed Stable or unstable to motion Epidemiology Fractures of the metacarpals and the
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Table of Contents Basics Diagnosis Treatment for Osteomyelitis in Singapore Follow-up Miscellaneous FAQ Basics Description Osteomyelitis is inflammation or infection of bone. Classification is most commonly based on the timing of onset: Acute: Most often from hematogenous spread: The most common organism in neonates is Staphylococcus aureus, followed by Streptococcus or Gram-negative organisms. In older
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Table of Contents Basics Epidemiology Diagnosis Treatment for Nonunion of Fractures in Singapore Follow-up Miscellaneous FAQ Basics Description Presence of a postfracture defect in a long bone beyond a reasonable expected healing date, or if no radiographic progression of healing is noted If internal fixation is used to stabilize a fracture, a race exists between
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Table of Contents Basics Diagnosis Tests Treatment Special Therapy Follow-up Miscellaneous FAQ Basics Description Transient synovitis is characterized by the acute onset of monarticular hip pain, limp, and restricted hip motion. It must be distinguished from septic arthritis. Gradual but complete resolution over several days to weeks is the norm. Synonyms: Toxic synovitis; Irritable hip
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