At Summit Orthopedics we understand the importance of patient wellness, so we combine the elements of specialized orthopedic care offered by experienced professionals, wholesome patient care and top technology to help our patients get back to his/her usual activities.
"Awake " spine surgery @summitorthong I am talking to the patient and giving instructions during endoscopic lumbar discectomy. This greatly reduces risk of this complex procedure. Surgery is usually required if all other measures fail.#spinesurgery#orthotwitter#medtwitter
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As a surgical resident a good tip is to listen to your anaesthetist especially when s/he throws in an advice when things are going south in the OT. 😊They probably have seen more of that operation than you have! I still do till today. " #MedTwitter
Traditional bone setters never fix a femur correctly. This are the x-rays of a patient after 2 years treatment with persistent pain, shortening and limp
It took less than 2 hours to fix this in the OR. See x-ray below.
This child had an elbow fracture and was treated by a local bonesetter for 2 weeks with complications. Luckily he was brought to us before much damage was done. We had to do an open reduction and fixation to give the best chance for recovery
Sometimes performing #arthroscopy is like a one man band! Eyes on the screen, left hand on instrument, right hand on scope and right foot on radio frequency pedal. Coordination is key.. This patient is having a release for elbow stiffness @summitorthong
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Today's workflow. Arthroscopy in a left winger with Chronic knee pain. Running fast and 'cutting' the ball requires stable painless knees. We hope he gets back quick enough! #football#sportsmedicine#kneepain#MedTwitter#orthotwitter
Non-union femur of 18 months duration. Managed by bone setters with limb shortening.
We did ORIF with bone grafting restoring limb length.
fractures of the thigh bone need early surgical treatment to avoid
Non-union and malunion .
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Malununited tibia Plateau fracture of 9 months duration. Now knee is in varus and patient has pain.
Goals of treatment
1. Restore articular congruity
2. Restore mechanical axis
Not a piece of cake😊😊
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Knee stiffness is a big problem after injuries. Arthroscopy is a cool way of solving this. This video captures the moment an adhesion(glue) 😥 causing stiffness is divided . Physiotherapy starts immediately to maintain motion #MedTwitter#orthotwitter