Spinal Metastasis Explained: Classification, Diagnosis & Management By Dr. Jitesh Manghwani
Spinal metastasis is one of those topics that every orthopedic resident comes across during training. It is important not only because it is frequently asked in postgraduate and DNB examinations but also because it is commonly seen in clinical practice. A good understanding of its presentation, diagnosis, and management can help in both exams and real-life patient […]
5 Common Mistakes Orthopedics Residents Make During the DNB OSCE (And How to Avoid Them)
If you’ve spoken to seniors who have already appeared for the DNB OSCE, you’ve probably heard the same advice more than once: the exam isn’t as easy as it looks on paper. That’s because the OSCE isn’t testing how much you’ve memorized over the last three years. It tests how you think, how you communicate, and how you handle a clinical situation when someone is asking questions right […]
AI in Orthopedics: Why Every Future Orthopedic Surgeon Should Start Learning About It Today
For years, orthopedics has been driven by clinical expertise, surgical skills, and a deep understanding of anatomy and biomechanics. While these fundamentals remain unchanged, a new force is beginning to shape the specialty—Artificial Intelligence (AI). What once seemed like a futuristic concept is now becoming part of everyday medical practice. AI-powered tools are helping doctors analyze imaging, identify patterns, assist in treatment planning, and […]
DNB & MS Orthopedics 2026 Strategy: A Complete Residency Roadmap By Dr. Apurv Mehra & Dr. Abhinav Jogani
Orthopedic residency is one of the most demanding yet rewarding journeys in medicine. Every resident enters the branch with excitement, but very quickly realizes that residency is much more than surgeries and textbooks. It is about responsibility, decision-making, patient care, teamwork, confidence, and gradual transformation. In a recent session by Dr. Apurv Mehra and Dr. […]
Haven’t Joined CO Trauma Foundation Course? You’re Falling Behind
Most orthopedic residents think trauma learning happens automatically during residency. You assist in OT. You attend rounds. You manage emergency calls. You watch seniors operate. And slowly, you assume concepts will eventually become clear. But the truth is — for many residents, they never completely do. That’s the biggest problem in orthopedic training today. And honestly, this is where most residents fall behind without even realizing it. And […]
Why Most Orthopedic Residents Struggle With Trauma Posting? The Reality No One Talks About During Residency
For many residents, trauma posting is where orthopedic residency truly begins. The OPD feels manageable, elective cases look organized, and textbooks seem straightforward. But once you enter the trauma OT at 2 AM with a polytrauma patient waiting, things change fast. Suddenly, you’re expected to think quickly, assist confidently, understand fracture patterns, plan fixation, and still survive sleepless calls. That’s exactly why so […]
Scapula Fractures Explained By Dr. Faheem Kotekar: What Every Orthopedic Resident Should Know
Scapular fractures are not something we see every day in practice. In fact, they form a very small percentage of overall fractures. But whenever a scapula is fractured, it usually tells a bigger story — one of high-energy trauma and multiple associated injuries. That is why scapular fractures deserve attention far beyond just the bone itself. This blog […]
Interbody Fusion in Lumbar Canal Stenosis- A Practical Surgical Approach Explained by Dr. Jitesh Manghwani
Lumbar canal stenosis is one of the most common causes of back pain, radiculopathy, and neurogenic claudication in adults. When conservative treatment fails, surgical decompression with interbody fusion becomes the definitive solution. But one of the most confusing aspects for residents and young surgeons is choosing the right surgical approach — anterior, lateral, or posterior. Here, in this […]
DNB Theory Questions Explained: Arthroplasty & AVN of Femoral Head By Dr. Vishal Huggi
DNB theory exams often look intimidating, but most questions are actually straightforward scoring opportunities—if you know how much to write and how to structure your answer. In this session, Dr. Vishal Huggi breaks down two commonly asked 3–5 mark questions from Orthopedics in a very practical, exam-focused way. Let’s understand both questions exactly the way […]
13th CO Trauma Foundation Course(Mumbai): A Must-Join Program for Orthopedics Residents
If you missed the opportunity to be a part of the 12th CO Trauma Foundation Course, here’s some good news — the 13th edition is coming soon, and you still have the chance to join one of the most structured and concept-driven trauma courses in orthopedics. For orthopedics residents, MS residents, and early-career orthopedic surgeons, […]
