Preface vii
1. Common Terminologies in Orthopaedics 1
2. Orthopaedic Radiology (Body Planes, Sinography, Arthrography) 7
3. Examination of Shoulder Joint 9
4. Examination of Elbow Joint 22
5. Examination of Hand and Wrist 44
6. Examination of Knee Joint 60
7. Examination of Foot and Ankle 87
8. Examination of Peripheral Nerves 107
9. Chronic Osteomyelitis 169
10. Malunion and Non-union 185
11. Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (CTEV) 206
12. Examination of Gait 222
13. Examination of Hip Joint 229
14. Examination of Spine 249
15. Bone Tumors 260
16. Important Key Points 270
Skill Assessment (as per CBME Guidelines)
17. Participate as a Member in Team for Aspiration of Joint under
Supervision. Enumerate the Indications for Arthrocentesis 273
18. Participate as a Member in Team for Procedures like Drainage of
Abscess, Sequestrectomy/Saucerisation and Arthrotomy 287
19. Participate in a Team for Procedures in Patients and Demonstrating the Ability to Perform on Mannequins/Simulated
Patients 297
20. Participate as a Member in Team for Resuscitation of Polytrauma
Victim 309
21. Demonstrate the Ability to Counsel Patients Regarding Prognosis
in Patients with Various Orthopaedic Illnesses 338
22. Demonstrate the Ability to Counsel Patients to Obtain Consent for Various Orthopaedic Procedures like Limb Amputation, Permanent
Fixations, etc. 341
23. Demonstrate the Ability to Convince the Patient for Referral to
a Higher Centre in Various Orthopedic Illnesses, based on the Detection
of Warning Signals and need for Sophisticated Management 346
Index 349