Learn Orthopaedics : Podcast

In this first of the new video lectures we look at the initial management of trauma. It covers all the basics of ATLS and additionally looks at the current guidelines being used in the UK major trauma centres.

Watch the video to learn about spine examination.

Watch the video the learn about knee examination.

Watch the video the learn about hip examination.

Watch the video the learn about elbow examination.

Watch the video the learn about shoulder examination.

The Apley system of examination is the universal technique of joint examination which you should learn for your OSCE examinations. This video gives you the outline of the system.

This video discusses pathological fractures, particularly in relation to metastatic bone disease.

This video introduces musculoskeletal malignancy. It covers both primary and metastatic disease.

Osteomyelitis in infection within bone. It can be difficult to diagnose, particularly early on in the acute phase of the disease.

Septic arthritis is a serious condition with a high incidence of morbidity and mortality. Knowledge of its management is key.

This video discusses the surgical management of hip, knee and shoulder osteoarthritis. It discusses the various implant options for each joint.

This video discusses dislocation of the shoulder including how to recognise them radiologically.

This lecture discusses the common injury patterns in the elbow and forearm, including radial head fractures and Monteggia and Galeazzi fractures.

Distal radius fractures are a common injury, particularly in the elderly population. Watch the video which explains these injuries.

This video lecture outlines the management of the trauma patient as taught on the ATLS ® course. Now follow the web link and go through the ‘moulages’ available through the website trauma.org. These are an excellent teaching resource and may be very useful when for the resuscitation station on OSCE exams. http://www.trauma.org/archive/resus/moulage/moulage.html