Clinical Orthopedics

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.

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

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

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. 

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

I discuss technique and placement, complications, and the medication

Jane shows off her ABCs

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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

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. 

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. 

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

In this episode I describe a standard patient that is at risk of developing a hardware infection. We talk about the creation of a biofilm, risk factors, and treatment.

In this episode I discuss the Gustilo-Anderson classification, different antibiotics that might be used, soft tissue management, tetanus prophylaxis, and operative intervention

I spend 2 minutes and 33 seconds talking about why I'm making a podcast