Orthopedics

An overview of clinical back pain, looking at common aetiology and methods of avoiding reinjury.  

A slideshow containing all of the musculoskeletal radiology required to pass most finals radiology OSCE stations, with many examples. Explanations of each radiograph are included after the film has been displayed, giving you the chance to attempt a description first.  

 

Having an in-depth understanding of the various phases of fracture healing is useful knowledge. I've done my best to aggregate from various sources the step-by-step physiological mechanisms underpinning bone healing via this visual mnemonic.  

Explanations of procedures and signs associated with various OSCE style stations relevant to first and second year MBBS, including pictures of relevant pathology and illustrative diagrams. Includes - resuscitatio - peripheral pulse - blood pressur - cardiovascular exam (including relevant aspects of the general examination - ECG lead placemen - Respiratory exam (including relevant aspects of the general examination - peak flo - vitalograp - abdominal examination (including relevant aspects of the general examination - PNS (motor function - Reflexes alon - cranial nerve exa - Thyroid exa - cervical and lymph node (diagrams only - Shoulder joint exa - Hip joint exam  

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A 22-year-old woman from the Netherlands suffering from chronic bone disorder had increased thickness of the skull from 1.5cm to 5cm, causing reduced eyesight and severe headaches.  

A video teaching the management of an at risk airway in an unwell patient, based on a simulated scenario; highlighting important teaching points.  

Spinal stenosis is a condition in which the spinal canal narrows and pinches the nerves, resulting in back and leg pain. Spinal stenosis often occurs in older adults, although younger people who are born with a small spinal canal may also develop symptoms.  

Anatomy tutorial for medical students covering joints, bones and foramena of the skull - 16 mins  

The basics of the cardiac axis explained in 5 min  

This is a little quiz of the anatomy of the hip region that I made for an SGL last term. It includes a bit of muscles, bones, and vasculature.  

Revision lecture on fractures, types, most common ones and other information.  

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A slideshow on The Pelvis - Bones and Joints  

 

Case-based X-ray Interpretation with Questions.  

A 3D anatomy tutorial on the shoulder joint using the Zygote Body Browser.