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Publication Complication of Early Application of One and a Half Hip Spica for Femoral Shaft Fractures in Children below Six Years in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study(Nepal Medical Association, 2021) Rokaya, Poojan Kumar; Rawal, Mangal; Kathayat, Tufan Singh; Thakur, Abhishek Kumar; Lama, Monika; Maharjan, RamuAbstract: Introduction: Hip spica with or without prior traction has become a standard treatment for closed isolated femoral shaft fracture in children below six years. The time of hip spica application is not uniform in the existing literature. The aim of this study is to find out the prevalence of complication of early application of one and a half hip spica for femoral shaft fractures in children below six years in a tertiary care hospital. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was done among 42 children who were managed with early hip spica application (within 72 hours) for femoral shaft fracture from January 2015 to December 2020 after receiving ethical clearance from Institutional Review Committee. Convenient sampling technique was done. Point estimate at 95% Confidence Interval was calculated along with frequency and proportion for binary data. Results: Complication was seen in nine (21.4%) (95% Confidence Interval= 9.02-33.84) patients. Skin breakdown from local pressure had the highest prevalence in our study which was documented in three (7.14%) patients who resolved with conservative treatment. Conclusions: The prevalence of complication of early application of one and a half hip spica for femoral shaft fractures in children below six years was similar to other studies done in similar setting.Publication Kaplan’s Lesion in a Child: A Case Report(Nepal Medical Association, 2022) Thakur, Abhishek Kumar; Pradhan, Nabees Man Singh; Devkota, Pramod; Gyawali, Bidur; Pokhrel, Prabhav MajgaiyanAbstract Kaplan’s lesion is a rare complex metacarpophalangeal joint dislocation. A 7-year-old female child presented with pain, swelling and inability to move her right index finger. Her mother gave a history of sustaining a fall injury on the same hand around 3 weeks back. Radiographs showed a complex dorsal metacarpophalangeal joint dislocation. As the injury was already 3 weeks old at presentation, a few attempts at closed reduction were tried, under anaesthesia, which was unsuccessful. So, the patient underwent open reduction through a dorsal approach. At a 1-year follow-up, the patient was pain-free and had regained full range of motion of the index finger metacarpophalangeal joint. The differential diagnosis of Kaplan’s lesion should be considered when a child presents with finger dislocation.Publication Operative Treatment of Fixed Flexion Deformity of Elbow by Anterior Release: A Case Report(Nepal Medical Association, 2020) Thakur, Abhishek Kumar; Pradhan, Nabees Man Singh; Devkota, Pramod; Gyawali, Bidur; Pokhrel, Prabhav MajgaiyanAbstract: A 20-year-old male presented to our OPD with stiffness in his right elbow. He gave a history of sustaining a fracture around the same elbow when he was 4 years old. He was treated operatively for the same. In the post-operative period, he did not undergo any physiotherapy. On examination, he had a fixed flexion deformity in his right elbow with a range of motion between 90 and 110 degrees. X-ray did not show any bony abnormalities and MRI revealed susceptibility artifacts in posterior aspect. The elbow was approached anteriorly releasing all the soft tissue contractures. The elbow was immobilised in extension in a plaster cast for 4 weeks. The patient was under regular physiotherapy after plaster removal in the post-operative period. At one year follow up, he has an elbow range of motion between 20 and 120 degrees.Publication Orthopaedics Practice in a Rural Hospital During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study(Nepal Medical Association, 2020) Rawal, Mangal; Kathayat, Tufan Singh; Rokaya, Poojan Kumar; Thakur, Abhishek Kumar; Mahat, Smritee; Acharya, Bishnu Dutta; Karki, Dhan Bahadur; Ojha, SujataAbstract: Introduction: The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic is one of the biggest public health challenges that we have faced, and has had a significant impact on the delivery of essential healthcare worldwide. Trauma and orthopaedic surgery was one of the most severely affected specialties as all non-emergency surgical cases were cancelled. With the possibility of future peak of corona virus, knowing the impact of Covid on orthopaedics would enable us to manage trauma patient in an effective manner and will help us to resume normal schedule of the trauma care. Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study. We studied the details of total number of patient at Orthopaedic and trauma outpatient, inpatient and operation theatre of Karnali Academy of Health Sciences from 14th March 2020 to 16 September 2020 as compared with the patient data from the same time period in 2019. Results: There were 2288 patients during the non-Covid period who visited to the orthopaedic outpatient in comparison to 1618 during Covid period. Only 5 implant removals were performed in comparison to 50 removals (90% reduction) in elective cases. But the number of surgical cases was almost similar (204 vs 207 respectively). Total number of hospital stay had significantly reduced in the non-COVID period (average 4 days vs 6 days). Conclusions: There is reduction in number of orthopaedic and trauma cases during COVID 19 with marked reduction in number of elective cases. Alternative methods of treatment like telemedicine and small scale health camps at peripheral districts should be conducted to treat non-urgent orthopaedic conditions during lockdown.Publication Uncommon Presentation of Osteochondroma in a Flat Bone of Left Iliac Blade Lesion: A Case Report(Nepal Medical Association, 2025) Sah, Sushant; Sharma, Sujan; Panthi, Bishal; Bhandari, Govinda; Shrestha, Aron; Chhetri, Lalita Poudel; Thakur, Abhishek KumarAbstract Osteochondromas are the most common benign bone tumors, frequently affecting the metaphysis of long bones. Their occurrence in flat bones is rare, accounting for only 5% of cases. This report presents a solitary osteochondroma of the iliac blade, a rare anatomical location. A 17-year-old male presented with a progressively enlarging, painless bony mass on the hip, associated with lower back pain. Imaging studies, including ultrasound and MRI, revealed a bony outgrowth with medullary and cortical continuity and a benign cartilage cap. The patient underwent en bloc excision biopsy under spinal anesthesia, removing the lesion along with a portion of the iliac crest. Osteochondromas in flat bones are rare, posing diagnostic challenges. While imaging provides critical diagnostic clues, histopathology remains essential for confirmation. Surgical excision is the treatment of choice for symptomatic cases. This case highlights the importance of recognizing osteochondromas in unusual locations and employing multidisciplinary approach for optimal diagnosis and management.