Overview Acne vulgaris (aka ‘acne’) is a very common disorder of the pilosebaceous follicles (oil glands). It results from excess production of sebum, which is related to androgen (testosterone) levels. It is associated with psychological distress (including depression, anxiety, and…
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic systemic inflammatory disease characterised by severe symmetrical peripheral joint pain and deformation due to erosive arthritis. It is progressive and drastically reduces quality of life, hence early referral and treatment are important. It is linked…
Subtrochanteric Fracture Subtrochanteric fractures are proximal femur fractures that occur between the lesser trochanter and a point 5cm distal to the lesser trochanter. This region of the femur experiences high compression and tensile forces, has less blood supply, has a…
Intertrochanteric Fracture Intertrochanteric fractures are extracapsular fractures of the proximal femur that occur between the greater and lesser trochanter. There is an area of low bone mineral density known as the ward triangle bordered by the primary compressive trabeculae, principal…
Femoral Head Fracture Femoral head fractures are rare injuries that are usually associated with hip dislocation (10%). In posterior dislocation the femoral head hits the posterior rim of the acetabulum and fractures. On the other hand, anterior dislocation causes impaction…
Clavicle Fracture The clavicle is a long, curved bone that forms part of the shoulder girdle. It has a sternal end (rounded) and an acromial end (flat). Fractures commonly occur in the middle third of the clavicle, which is the…
Proximal Humerus Fracture The most common fracture pattern of the proximal humerus is a transverse fracture. Most fractures are non-displaced and are treated non-operatively. It has a bimodal distribution. 70% of cases occur in women. It is the 3rd most…
