McCune Albright Syndrome (MAS) is a rare, sporadic disorder caused by an activating mutation of the stimulatory G-protein alpha subunit (Gsα) gene. The disease consists of a triad of polyostotic fibrous dysplasia (PFD), café-au-lait maculae and autonomous hyperfunctional endocrin...
Bertolotti’s syndrome is a disorder of the spine characterized by chronic lower back pain associated with lumbosacral transitional vertebra (LSTV) in which there is an abnormal enlargement of the transverse process of the fifth lumbar vertebra. It may be a source of chronic pain...
Subtrochanteric fractures of the femur remains one of the most challenging fractures encountered by orthopaedic surgeons. They account for 10 to 15% of all hip fractures. Subtrochanteric region of the femur is defined as the proximal femoral shaft located within 5 cm of the lesse...
Epithelioid Sarcoma of the hand is a rare, high grade soft tissue sarcoma. It accounts for less than 1% of soft tissue sarcoma. It is often misdiagnosed and is a great mimicker of multiple diseases due to its deceptively harmless appearances during the initial stages of the disea...
Aims: Giant cell tumour of tendon sheath (GCTTS) was first described by Chassaignac back in 1852 as a rare benign tumour of uncertain aetiology. GCTTS is a painless slow growing benign tumour that develops over period of months to years. They present a surgical dilemma due to the...