Association of vitamin D and knee osteoarthritis – A review
Publication date: Available online 6 March 2017 Source:Apollo Medicine Author(s): Raju Vaishya, Vipul Vijay, Syed Mustafa Hussaini, Amit K. Agarwal Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressively degenerating joint disease primarily affecting the weight-bearing joints of the body. The precise etiopathogenesis and mechanism of progression of osteoarthritis still remain elusive. However, many known risk factors such as vitamin D deficiency, obesity, genetics, and trauma, etc. have been studied and hypothesized to play a significant role in its occurrence and progression. Studies into the effects of low vitamin D levels on pain ...
Source: Apollo Medicine - March 6, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Assessment of Ponseti technique for clubfoot
Conclusion Ponseti technique is a very useful method of management of CTEV. (Source: Apollo Medicine)
Source: Apollo Medicine - March 6, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Nailfold capillaroscopy – An underutilised investigation in rheumatology
Publication date: Available online 22 February 2017 Source:Apollo Medicine Author(s): Isha Sood, Nikunjkumar Dadhaniya, Sundeep Kumar Upadhyaya, Sirinder Jit Gupta, Rohini Handa Nailfold capillaroscopy (NFC) is a simple, noninvasive, outpatient procedure that permits direct visualization of capillaries through the skin of terminal nailfold with the help of digital microscope. Autoimmune Rheumatic diseases (AIRDs) are associated with abnormalities of microcirculation (microangiopathy) that can be visualized with NFC. Among all AIRDs, systemic sclerosis (SSc) is known to have prominent microangiopathy that contributes...
Source: Apollo Medicine - February 21, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
T-cell/histiocyte-rich B-cell lymphoma of spleen: A case report
We report a classical case of T-cell-rich B-cell lymphoma of the spleen in a 45-year-old male patient with clinical diagnosis of splenomegaly. (Source: Apollo Medicine)
Source: Apollo Medicine - February 13, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Intramuscular hemangioma of left lower limb
Publication date: Available online 13 February 2017 Source:Apollo Medicine Author(s): Supriya Kushwah, H. Mithun, Mohammed Reshad (Source: Apollo Medicine)
Source: Apollo Medicine - February 13, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Practice guidelines for approaching articular cartilage defects of the knee
Publication date: Available online 12 February 2017 Source:Apollo Medicine Author(s): Abhishek Vaish, Raju Vaishya, Vipul Vijay, Amit Kumar Agarwal Cartilage lesions pose both diagnostic and treatment challenges to the treating orthopaedic surgeons. An early diagnosis of these lesions is the key to success, and hence awareness about these lesions is mandatory to reach a prompt conclusion and decision making. There are newer techniques published almost every day all over the world. We have tried to compile all the techniques commonly performed and the available guidelines, critically analyzed them and came up with an ...
Source: Apollo Medicine - February 11, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Spontaneous rupture of quadriceps tendon: A report of two cases and review of the literature
Conclusion Restoration of the extensor mechanism of the knee is a sine qua non for effective ambulation. The quadriceps pull would always create a gap in the tendon and healing is only possible by surgical apposition of the tendon ends and in our cases by direct suturing. (Source: Apollo Medicine)
Source: Apollo Medicine - February 7, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
An intra-thyroid thyroglossal duct cyst – A case report
We present the case of a 50-year male presented with a cystic thyroid nodule due to an intrathyroid thyroglossal duct cyst. Pathologic analysis revealed the cyst to be lined by a squamous epithelium consistent with a thyroglossal duct cyst surrounded by normal thyroid tissue. Although pathogenesis of an alone thyroglossal duct cyst in the thyroid remains unknown, this case suggest that thyroglossal duct cyst should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a thyroid nodule. (Source: Apollo Medicine)
Source: Apollo Medicine - February 6, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Biplanar isolated tarsal navicular fracture dislocation: A case report and review of literature
Publication date: Available online 3 February 2017 Source:Apollo Medicine Author(s): Raju Vaishya, Sagar Chhetri, Abhishek Vaish, Amit Kumar Agarwal, Vipul Vijay One case of biplanar isolated fracture and dorsal dislocation of the tarsal navicular is reported in a 72-year-old male. We had analyzed the mechanism of injury which suggested that the dislocation of the navicular cannot occur without a fracture because of anatomical considerations. These types of injury always require anatomical reduction and stable fixation, and it is mandatory to restore the keystone function of the navicular to the longitudinal arch of...
Source: Apollo Medicine - February 3, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Contribution of laparoscopy in small bowel obstruction: Report on two rare causes of small bowel obstruction
Conclusion In small bowel obstruction, diagnostic laparoscopy has to be done for confirmation of diagnosis and if possible to release the cause of obstruction, but conversion to open by giving either small incision or exploratory laparotomy should be the choice to completely remove the cause for the further prevention of recurrence and complications. (Source: Apollo Medicine)
Source: Apollo Medicine - February 2, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Tourniquet during total knee arthroplasty: A review
Publication date: Available online 3 February 2017 Source:Apollo Medicine Author(s): Manish Kumar Tiwari, Raju Vaishya, Amit Kumar Agarwal, Vipul Vijay (Source: Apollo Medicine)
Source: Apollo Medicine - February 2, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Lepra reaction presenting with inflammatory polyarthritis
Publication date: Available online 31 January 2017 Source:Apollo Medicine Author(s): Abhishek Patil, Sundeep Kumar Upadhyaya, Nikunjkumar Dadhaniya, Rohini Handa Hansen's disease (HD) is still prevalent in many parts of India. It can be complicated by the lepra reactions which are immunologically mediated episodes of acute or subacute inflammation. Arthritis and tenosynovitis are under reported and under recognized manifestations of these lepra reactions. Here we report a case of long standing HD presenting with polyarthritis and tenosynovitis as the initial manifestation of the lepra reaction. (Source: Apollo Medicine)
Source: Apollo Medicine - January 31, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
A Study of Traumatic Dorsal and Lumbar Vertebral Injuries with Neurological Deficit
Conclusion The number of screws used had no co-relation with the kyphosis correction and neurological outcome of the patient and fusion is not mandatory to maintain the correction of deformity. (Source: Apollo Medicine)
Source: Apollo Medicine - January 27, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Role of point of care (POC) and VDRL/RPR tests in the screening of syphilis
Conclusions The POCT test-screening method is highly sensitive, rapid, cost-effective, and easy to perform. Thus this treponemal test can be used to screen Syphilis to identify the true burden of disease in the community. (Source: Apollo Medicine)
Source: Apollo Medicine - January 9, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Ruptured ectopic pregnancy in non-communicating right rudimentary horn: A case report
Publication date: December 2016 Source:Apollo Medicine, Volume 13, Issue 4 Author(s): Ahmed S. Elagwany, Hisham H. Elgamal, Tamer M. Abdeldayem Rudimentary horn is a developmental anomaly of the uterus, and pregnancy in a non-communicating rudimentary horn is very difficult to diagnose before it ruptures. As the fetus enlarges in the rudimentary horn, the chances of rupture in the first or second trimester are increased. Catastrophic hemorrhage results in increased maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity. To date, management of such cases remains a challenge due to diagnostic dilemma. Expertise in ultrasonograp...
Source: Apollo Medicine - December 16, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
