Clinical Orthopedics

18 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 40 ratings

As a Physician Assistant I discuss various orthopedic topics. Each episode will be about 15 minutes long and cover my experiences working along side several different orthopedic surgeons in a trauma setting and elective practice. The scope will range roughly from nursing student through the intern year of residency. I will try to incorporate questions every now and then as well. And I'll deliberately try to use a conversational language without sacrificing the integrity of the discussion. If I think it will help, I'll take a rabbit trail here and there to simplify commonly misunderstood topics, words, pitfalls, etc. that I feel many people likely question as well.

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Episodes

15 - The Thumb

January 04, 2020 06:51 - 28 minutes - 64.5 MB

I talk about the thumb regarding its tendon anatomy, DQ tenosynovitis, base fractures, CMC arthritis, A Stener lesion, UCL injuries, and surgical procedures as options for each.

14 - Finger Dislocations

December 26, 2019 04:13 - 31 minutes - 71.9 MB

I talk more about finger flexor and extensor tendon anatomy, the volar plate, Swan Neck and Boutonniere Deformities, and conservative versus operative treatments

13 - Finger Flexor Tendons

December 17, 2019 12:35 - 39 minutes - 91.3 MB

Anatomy of FDP, FDS, Volar plate, flexor zones, and Swan Neck Deformity

12 - Achilles Rupture

October 30, 2019 05:46 - 28 minutes - 65 MB

I discuss the basics of Achilles rupture, define acute versus chronic, and outline non-operative vs operative management as well as common pitfalls and risk factors.

11 - Ankle Sprains

October 19, 2019 05:23 - 30 minutes - 69.4 MB

I talk about anatomy, exam, X-Ray findings, associated conditions, and surgical options for high and low ankles sprains

10 - Steroid Injections

October 11, 2019 05:01 - 36 minutes - 82.6 MB

I discuss technique and placement, complications, and the medication

Jane's ABCs

September 12, 2019 02:04 - 19 seconds - 709 KB

Jane shows off her ABCs

9 - The Meniscus

September 11, 2019 04:12 - 34 minutes - 79.2 MB

This is another more comprehensive episode covering the meniscus. The goal is to fill the gaps that might exist in the understanding of what a meniscus does and how and when to repair versus excise a meniscus tear.

8 - The ACL

September 05, 2019 06:47 - 45 minutes - 104 MB

This is a very detailed discussion about the ACL. I discuss the exact anatomy and function. I explain special testing, patient presentation, imaging, surgical reconstruction and complications that can arise.

Question Review of Episodes 1-7

August 31, 2019 05:40 - 30 minutes - 69.6 MB

I present a question-answer format to listen to multiple times to help retain information. I also explain several answers in a different way to help drive home some points.

7 - Hip Fractures

August 26, 2019 05:46 - 36 minutes - 82.5 MB

I talk about the differences between femoral neck fractures and intertrochanteric femur fractures. I also describe the indications for different surgical procedures to address these issues as well as common complications and post-op care.

6 - Osteoarthritis (Of The Knee)

August 22, 2019 05:52 - 35 minutes - 81 MB

I discuss the definition of arthritis, a brief rundown of its pathogenesis, typical patient presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and the basics of a total knee arthroplasty procedure

5 - What Is Bone?

August 15, 2019 04:29 - 18 minutes - 41.6 MB

I talk about the general make-up of what bone is, its main components, cell types, and organic and mineral components. I also discuss how a bone grows at a growth plate, how osteocytes are formed and barely touch on hematopoiesis.

4 - The Rotator Cuff

August 05, 2019 05:01 - 23 minutes - 54.5 MB

I talk about the rotator cuff anatomy, its function as a dynamic stabilizer, and the glenohumeral joint as a whole. I take several side tracks discussing associated conditions and barely touch on treatment of a cuff tear.

3 - Distal Radius Fractures

July 24, 2019 11:38 - 13 minutes - 30.3 MB

The not-so-comprehensive discussion on distal radius fracture classification, reduction, operative and non-operative management. I left out the common complications because my audio was screwing up. They include carpal tunnel syndrome, FPL and EPL rupture, Ulnar nerve entrapment, Snapping ECU, CRPS