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 Slipped capital femoral epiphysis-Mnemonic: Slipped capital femoral epiphysis(SCFE), also called slipped upper femoral epiphysis (SUFE) , is characterized by a displacement of the upper femoral epiphysis from the femoral neck through the physeal plate. Hip pain and limp is a common presenting feature. Delay in diagnosis can worsen prognosis. Mnemonic for presentation of SCFE Mnemonic for radiographic signs Classification of severity Youtube Follow on Facebook

Scottie dog sign on spine radiograph   Q. The Scottie Dog sign is seen in an oblique radiographic projection of the lumbar spine due to? a. Spondylolysis b. Transverse process Fracture c. Pedicle Fracture d. Normal appearance Answer: d. Normal appearance 👉The Scottie Dog sign refers to the normal appearance of the lumbar spine when seen on an oblique X-ray. 👉If spondylolysis is present, the pars interarticularis, or the neck of the dog, will have a defect or break (the Scottie Dog with Collar sign ). Scottie dog sign Topic: Orthopaedics , spine , radiology , s pine trauma. Follow on facebook

Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis(MCQ) Q. Which of the following is the most likely clinical condition found together with primary sclerosing cholangitis? a. Cholangiocarcinoma b. Gallbladder Carcinoma c. Inflammatory Bowel Disease d. Colonic Carcinoma Answer: c. Inflammatory Bowel disease 👉Inflammatory bowel disease, most commonly "ulcerative colitis," is found coexisting with primary sclerosing cholangitis. 👉At the time of the initial diagnosis of PSC, patients are always screened for inflammatory bowel disease and vice versa. 👉Colonic cancer, gallbladder cancer, and cholangiocarcinoma are complications of primary sclerosing cholangitis. Topic: Medicine , G astroenterology , H epatobiliary , I nflammatory bowel disease. Follow on facebook

Breast abscess treatment(MCQ)   Q. Most appropriate management of breast abscess is? a. Antibiotics b. Warm compress c. Incision and drainage d. Mastectomy Answer: c. Incision and drainage ✍For a well-formed breast abscess antibiotic alone are not sufficient to resolve it. ✍In such circumstance prompt commencement of antibiotics and repeated aspiration is usually successful. ✍Surgical incision and drainage of a lactational abscess is necessary if there is marked skin thinning i.e., skin ischaemia or pressure necrosis and/or needle aspiration or catheter drainage becomes unsuccessful. ✍Since in aforementioned question there is no any option as needle aspiration with antibiotic as answer, the next best option will be incision and drainage. ✍Whatever the method be, drainage of any pus collection is must in cases of breast abscess. Topic: Breast surgery, Breast abscess. Follow on facebook

Causes of acute and chronic pancreatitis Causes (MCQ/Mnemonic) Q 1. Which among the following is the most common cause of acute pancreatitis? a. Alcohol abuse b. Hypertriglyceridemia c. Hereditary d. Autoimmune Answer: a. Alcohol abuse ✍ Most common cause of acute pancreatitis is gall stones . Second to gall stone is alcohol abuse. ✍ Since gall stone is not provided in options the best choice among given options is alcohol abuse. Q 2. The most common cause of chronic pancreatitis among the following is? a. Gall Stones b. Chronic alcoholism c. Autoimmune d. Hereditary Answer: b. Chronic alcoholism ✍The most common cause of chronic pancreatitis is chronic alcoholism. ✍The most common cause of acute pancreatitis is biliary calculi followed by alcohol abuse. Cause of acute and chronic pancreatitis Mnemonic for most common cause of acute and chronic pancreatitis Topic: Gastro surgery, pancreatitis. Follow on facebook

Neck of femur fracture complications(MCQ)   Q. Which of the following is not the complication of neck of femur fracture? a. Malunion b. Osteoarthritis c. Non-union d. Avascular Necrosis (Osteonecrosis) Answer: a. Malunion 👉Malunion is encountered in subtrochanteric fractures or extracapsular fractures but not in neck of femur fracture (intracapsular fracture). The term intracapsular fracture can be interchangeably used for neck of femur fracture so read the question carefully before answering. 👉 Let’s make following definitions clear first then it will become easier to memorize complications: Basicervical fractures : occur at the very distal extent of the femoral neck and anatomically are intracapsular injuries although due to the relative stability of the fracture they behave and are treated like intertrochanteric fractures (not commonly asked in exams but frequently confused). Hip fracture : Hip fractures are defined as fractures that occur between the articular margin of the femor