Sophus von Rosen
Sophus von Rosen (1898-1996), Swedish orthopaedic surgeon. Pioneered neonatal hip screening and developed the von Rosen splint and Andrén–von Rosen view.
Andrén–von Rosen view
Andrén–von Rosen view is an abduction–internal rotation radiograph used in DDH. Review technique, von Rosen line, pitfalls and history.
von Rosen splint
Von Rosen splint is an aluminium abduction splint for neonatal hip instability. Review history, design, evidence, complications and history.
Iselin disease
Iselin disease is traction apophysitis of the fifth metatarsal in adolescents. Review diagnosis, imaging, management, history and eponym origins.
Hans Iselin
Hans Iselin (1878–1953), Swiss surgeon and pioneer of accident medicine, described Iselin disease, traction apophysitis of the 5th metatarsal
Sharp angle
Sharp angle measures acetabular inclination on AP pelvic radiographs. Review the measurement, normal values, history and Ullmann–Sharp attribution.
Morton neuroma
Morton neuroma is a painful interdigital nerve compression causing forefoot pain. Review diagnosis, management, history, pathology and eponym origins.
Thomas George Morton
Thomas George Morton (1835 – 1903) was an American surgeon. Eponyms include Morton's neuroma; neuralgia and metarsalgia
Dudley Morton
Dudley Joy Morton (1884–1960), American physician and anatomist associated with Morton foot, Morton toe, first-ray hypermobility and Morton extension.
George Pitkin
George Philo Pitkin (1885-1943), American surgeon. Inventor of Spinocain, Pitkin spinal needle, syringe and tiltometer for controllable spinal anaesthesia.
CT Case 104
A 45 year old female presents with shoulder pain following a seizure. Describe and interpret the CT scan of her left shoulder
Living Legend: Averil Mansfield
Professor Dame Averil Mansfield emphasizes responsibility and competence in leadership rather than performance. She advocates for generalism in medicine, reflecting on her experiences and concerns about fragmented patient care today.