Reflecting on the 47th Annual Conference of the Indian Society for Surgery of the Hand As a hand surgeon, attending the 47th annual conference of the Indian Society for Surgery of the Hand was an incredibly rewarding and enriching experience. The conference, held in Bangalore from October 4-6, 2024, brought together some of the most […]
On August 2, 2024, a renowned group of hand surgeons gathered at the Surgical Skills Lab of Topiwala National Medical College and Nair Charitable Hospital in Mumbai, India, for an insightful event focused on small joint arthroplasty. The highlight of the day was a cadaveric hands-on workshop on PIP (proximal interphalangeal) joint arthroplasty, led by […]
The Kota Hand Course, held on July 28th, 2024, provided a dynamic platform for orthopaedic surgeons to delve into the intricacies of hand and wrist injuries and the cutting-edge techniques used to address them. Over the course of the day, I had the privilege of presenting on three diverse yet equally crucial topics: finger injuries […]
Here are some common myths and facts about trigger finger: Myth: Trigger finger only affects musicians. Fact: Trigger finger can affect anyone, regardless of their profession or hobbies. Although certain activities involving repetitive hand movements can increase the risk, it can occur in individuals with various lifestyles. Myth: Trigger finger is a result of a […]
Introduction: De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a condition that affects the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist, causing pain, inflammation, and limited mobility. Unfortunately, misinformation about this condition is prevalent, which can lead to misunderstanding and delay in seeking proper treatment. In this blog post, we will navigate through some of the most common […]
Introduction: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. Unfortunately, there are several misconceptions surrounding this ailment. In this blog post, we will debunk some common CTS myths and shed light on the facts, drawing attention to the importance of accurate information and dispelling any misunderstandings. Myth #1: CTS […]
This is story of a teenaged boy Nipun (name changed) from North Eastern part of India. Nipun was born with thumb which developed differently . This formation of thumb is called Duplicated thumb. In this condition bifurcated into two terminally. Each of these bifurcations were smaller than original thumb and deviated from axis of normal thumb. […]
proximal phalanx fracture
Err 21 year old male had motorcycle accident resulting in injury to right index finger. Patient attended emergency with pain, deformity and bleeding wound. Patient was unable to move right index finger. Radiographs showed fracture proximal phalanx right hand. In emergency patient was given first aid and POP slab. Next day patient came to our […]
This year annual conference of ISSH was held at puri on 12-15 September 2019. I was invited to deliver 2 invited lectures in this conference. First lecture was on percutanous fixation of fracture scaphoid point of discussion in this talk were as it is a minimally invasive surgery it leaves minimal scar and early union […]