Ortho Anesthesia

Important Topics 

1. Regional Anesthesia 

A. Upper Limb Blocks

  • Brachial Plexus Anatomy 
  • Interscalene Block 
  • Supraclavicular Block 
  • Infraclavicular BlocK
  • Axillary Block 
  • Wrist Block 
  • Bier’s Block (IVRA) 

B. Lower Limb Blocks

C. Truncal Blocks in Orthopedic Surgery

2. Anesthetic Considerations for Specific Orthopedic Surgeries

  • Total Hip Replacement (THR) 
  • Total Knee Replacement (TKR)
  • Neck of femur Fracture
  • Scoliosis Surgery

3. Complications in Orthopaedics Surgery

  • Fat Embolism Syndrome
  • Compartment Syndrome
  • Nerve Injuries in Regional Blocks(Ischemic, Toxic, Mechanical).Neuropraxia vs. Axonotmesis vs. Neurotmesis.
  • Bone Cement Implantation Syndrome (BCIS) 
  • Postoperative Delirium & Cognitive Dysfunction in Elderly.
  • Tourniquet Use in Orthopedic Surgery

 

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