Nepal Orthopedic Association Journal (NOAJ)

INTRODUCTION: Lumbar disc herniation is common medical problem. PIVD presented with intractable pain or severe neurological symptoms related to nerve root compression. The most common herniation level is L4-L5, 95% rupture occurs at this levels. Almost 90% patients are relieved symptomatically with conservative treatment within 3 months period. There are ...

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BACKGROUND: The common injuries in the pediatric population is the forearm fracture around the diaphyseal region. These fractures can result in functional disability, especially in older children due to angular or rotational deformity, which can be minimized by restoration of normal alignment. Titanium Elastic Nailing system is a ...

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INTRODUCTION: The spine is a complex three-dimensional structure which provides protection of the spinal cord, load transmission, and the capacity for motion. The dorso-lumbar junction between the rigid thoracic vertebral column and the relatively mobile lumbar column creates a fulcrum at this junction, thus it remains the most ...

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INTRODUCTION: Tibial Plateau fractures are very complex due to involvement of joint and the metaphyseal region. Among tibial plateau fracture, 35.8% accounts for bicondylar tibial plateau fracture, which consists of Schatzker type V and VI. Open reduction with minimal soft tissue dissection and fixation of fracture with dual ...

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INTRODUCTION: Knee Osteoarthritis is a common disorder of knee joint in patient over 60 years age. Total knee arthroplasty provides pain relief and improvement in function in end stage osteoarthritis. Controversy exist between single stage versus staged total knee arthroplasty, proponent's claims reduced cost, single anesthesia, symmetric rehabilitation ...

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OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the results of Ponseti technique in the management of Congenital Talipes Equino Varus (CTEV) in children. 
METHODS: It is a prospective observational study, conducted during the period of January 2012 to December 2014 atthe Department of Orthopedics Nobel ...

ABSTRACT Fractures of the second cervical vertebra (C2) are the most common cervical spine injury. The most common C2 fracture is the odontoid fracture. The fracture of C2 vertebral body is one of the rare findings and is commonly classified as vertical coronal, vertical sagittal, and transverse subtypes by Benzel. ...

ABSTRACT Traumatic pseudoaneurysm of anterior tibial artery is a rare condition after operative intervention of tibial shaft fractures. Few authors have reported proximal anterior tibial artery pseudoaneurysm after intramedullary interlocking nailing and minimally invasive percutaneous osteosynthesis but the incidence of distal anterior tibial artery pseudoaneurysm after minimally invasive percutaneous osteosynthesis ...