Overview Atopic dermatitis AKA eczema is a chronically relapsing, pruritic, inflammatory skin condition characterized by papules and vesicles on an erythematous base, eczematous lesions, xerosis (dry skin) and lichenification (thickening of skin and accentuated skin markings). It is caused by…
Overview Dermatology can be defined as the study of both normal and abnormal skin, and associated structures such as hair, nails, and oral and genital mucous membranes. Dermatological History Fitzpatrick skin type and scoring Skin type and score Typical features…
Overview Joint pain is a common presentation across different demographics and can present as: Term Definition Arthralgia Pain that is at the joint or referred to the joint; muscle, tendon, bone e.g. enthesistis Arthritis Inflammation of the joint structure (a…
Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic systemic inflammatory disease characterized 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 is important. It…
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…