Deep Dive Ortho

Acute Compartment Syndrome of the Arm

Forearm Fractures: Management and Treatment Considerations

We discuss Common Sports Injuries & Recovery Times

Understanding and Managing Raynaud's Phenomenon

Understanding Swollen Arms and Hands

A discussion on Overhead Throwing Injuries: Prevention, Biomechanics, and Rehabilitation

A quick review of Children's Arm and Elbow Injuries

MCP Joint Arthritis

What are the causes of arm weakness?

The podcast primarily discusses arm pain, offering a comprehensive overview of its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. They differentiate between acute pain, which is sudden and short-lived, and chronic pain, which persists for over six months, even after an injury has healed. Several sources emphasize that arm pain can stem from various origins, including overuse injuries like bursitis and tendinitis, traumatic injuries such as fractures and sprains, and nerve conditions like pinched nerves or carpal tunnel syndrome. Importantly, the texts repeatedly highlight that arm pain, especially in the left arm accompanied by chest discomfort, can be a sign of a heart attack or other heart-related issues, underscoring the need for immediate medical attention in such cases. Treatment approaches range from home remedies like rest and ice to medical interventions such as medication, steroid injections, physical therapy, and, in severe instances, surgery.

Nursemaid's elbow, also known as radial head subluxation, a common injury in young children where the radial head slips from under the annular ligament due to a sudden pull on the arm. The content explores its epidemiology, noting its prevalence in females and the left arm, and a correlation with elevated weight. Diagnosis is typically clinical, with X-rays used to rule out other injuries, and treatment involves quick manual reduction techniques like hyperpronation or supination-flexion, with hyperpronation often cited as more effective and less painful. These resources also offer guidance for parents on prevention and managing recurrence.

Children's Arm and Elbow Injuries

In this episode, we sift through the newest evidence and buzz around [Embodied AI and Robotics in Healthcare: A Comprehensive Survey]—cutting through the noise to bring you the insights, controversies, and must-know clinical takeaways. Tune in to get the context behind the headlines. #TheArmDoc #DeepDiveOrtho

In this episode, we sift through the newest evidence and buzz around [Multimodal AI in Medicine and Drug Discovery]—cutting through the noise to bring you the insights, controversies, and must-know clinical takeaways. Tune in to get the context behind the headlines. #TheArmDoc #DeepDiveOrtho

Deltoid Rupture: Incidence, Treatment, and Outcomes

Bone Nonunion: Causes, Epidemiology, and Treatment

Glenolabral Articular Disruption (GLAD) lesions, a specific type of shoulder injury. They explain that a GLAD lesion involves a superficial tear of the labrum—a rim of cartilage in the shoulder joint—and damage to the adjacent glenoid articular cartilage. While originally thought to only cause pain, the sources highlight that GLAD lesions can also be associated with shoulder instability and dislocations, especially following trauma or repetitive overhead movements. Diagnosis primarily relies on imaging, particularly MR arthrography, due to the often non-specific clinical symptoms. Treatment options range from non-operative approaches like physical therapy to surgical interventions aimed at restoring the articular surface and labral integrity, though more research is needed to refine treatment and understand long-term prognosis.

How to treat animal bites?

Anatomy of Cartilage: Structure, Function, and Clinical Significance

We examine medical malpractice litigation concerning shoulder surgery,