Musculoskeletal Key

Fig. 1 Anteroposterior radiograph of the knee. Notice the lesion in the medial proximal tibia. This is a non-ossifying fibroma. The lesion is metaphyseal, eccentric, and has a sharply defined…

Plane of motion Motion Sagittal (X-axis) Dorsiflexion/plantar flexion Frontal (coronal) (Z-axis) Inversion/eversion Transverse (Y-axis) Forefoot/midfoot: adduction/abduction Ankle/hindfoot: internal rotation/external rotation Tri-planar motion Supination: adduction, inversion, plantar flexion Pronation: abduction, eversion,…

(3) Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri, Missour, Columbia, USA   1.1 Definitions Confounding Variable a factor (such as educational level) not specifically assessed by a study, but which…

, Ratna Maheshwari2 and Shalin Maheshwari2 (2) Pediatric Orthopedics, Childrens’ Orthopedic Centre, Mumbai, India   Take-Home Message Ultrasound is a better test than plain radiographs in the first 4–6 months of life….

, Ratna Maheshwari2 and Shalin Maheshwari2 (2) Pediatric Orthopedics, Childrens’ Orthopedic Centre, Mumbai, India   Take-Home Message Child abuse should not be ruled out in OI patients. Bisphosphonates inhibit osteoclasts, yielding increased…

(3) Labrum is University of Pittsburgh Medical School, Arner is Orthopedic Residency UPMC, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 3200 South Water Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, USA   Take-Home Message The normal…

Fig. 1 Anteroposterior radiograph of the distal femur showing a destructive lesion in the lateral aspect of the metaphysis. Note the bone destruction and periosteal reaction. This appearance is very…

(5) Labrum is University of Pittsburgh Medical School, Arner is Orthopedic Residency UPMC, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 3200 South Water Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, USA   Take-Home Message ACL Two…

, Katherine Edwards2, Amanda Marshall5, Brian A. Mosier6, Daniel T. Altman7  , Joyce M. Wilson3, Michael Pensak4 and Jennifer Moriatis Wolf4 (1) Division Chief Oncology, UCLA Health System, Los Angeles, CA, USA (2) Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Missouri,…

, Ratna Johari2 and Shalin Maheshwari2 (2) Pediatric Orthopedics, Childrens’ Orthopedic Centre, Mumbai, India   Take-Home Message The most common cause of a late failure after initial club foot correction with Ponseti…