How to Prepare for the PDCET in 2 Months – A Complete Guide by Conceptual Orthopedics
Cracking the PDCET exam in just two months may sound intense, but with the right PDCET preparation strategy, it is absolutely achievable. Since PDCET is a highly competitive entrance examination for super-specialty training in orthopedics, your preparation must be focused, structured, and exam oriented. Whether you’re targeting PDCET 2026 or beginning your PDCET 2026 preparation, this guide will help you build a realistic 60-day action plan. Step 1: Understand the Exam Before You Start Before get into books, […]
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 […]
What is PDCET Exam? Complete Guide for Orthopedics Residents
If you are an Orthopedics resident with dreams of higher surgical training, then PDCET is one exam that will define the next phase of your career. For diploma holders, this exam is not just another test; it is the doorway to DNB Broad Speciality training and advanced orthopedic practice. Every year, thousands of young orthopaedic surgeons prepare for this exam with one […]
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 […]
Orthopedics After MBBS in India: Degrees, Training & Career Scope
Orthopedics is not a branch you drift into by accident. Most people who choose it already know it’s going to be tough. Long surgeries. Heavy emergency calls. Physical exhaustion. A steep learning curve that doesn’t slow down just because you’re tired. In the early days, it can feel unforgiving. But Orthopedics has something very few […]
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 an examiner expects. Question […]
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, trauma management is not […]
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 students do: This […]
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 competition. Forget generic study plans. […]
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) and OLF (Ossified […]