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, […]
Confused about choosing Orthopedics as a Branch? Honest Answers for Students
Clearing NEET PG feels like winning a battle, but counselling quickly reminds you that the real challenge is still ahead — choosing the right branch. With opinions flying in from seniors, relatives, social media, and coaching mentors, confusion is almost guaranteed. If orthopedics is on your list, you’re probably asking yourself the same questions many […]
NEET SS 2025: One Month. One Chance. One Platform That Changes Everything — Conceptual Orthopedics
With the NEET SS 2025 clock ticking down to the final month, every single minute is currency. You already know this isn’t just another test. It’s a notoriously difficult beast, famous for its unpredictable, clinical-heavy questions and a relentless focus on real-world surgical application. If you’re locked into Orthopedics NEET SS, you’re wrestling with brutal […]
Understanding Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: Causes, Classifications & Clinical Insights
Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy (DCM) falls under a broad umbrella of conditions affecting the spinal cord. Within this umbrella lies a subset of myelopathy caused by bulging or herniated discs, vertebral deformities, osteophytes, facet joint arthropathies, hypermobility, instability, and spondylolisthesis. On the other side of this umbrella are ligamentous pathologies like OPLL (Ossified Posterior Longitudinal Ligament) […]
