Guest speakers, researchers and University of California faculty explore orthopedic medicine.
Prolonged exposure to microgravity experienced by astronauts in space is known to cause low back pain and a heightened risk of intervertebral disc herniations following spaceflight. Jeff Lotz, Professor, Vice Chair for Research, UCSF Orthopaedic Surgery, discusses what has been learned about back pain and spinal degeneration. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 37079]
Chelsea Bahney, PhD, gives an overview of how bones heal. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36887]
Foot and ankle injuries are common for both the weekend warrior and the professional athlete. Dr. Sonya Ahmed, a former competitive athlete herself, discusses the importance of adequate stretching. Series: "Health Matters" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36772]
Almost 6 million people worldwide die from traumatic injuries every year. A quarter of those injuries result from traffic accidents and mostly affects young adults who provide for their families. The team from the UCSF Institute for Global Orthopedics and Traumatology provide training to surgeons around the world. The result have shown a 93% surgical success rate in preventing amputations. Series: "The Institute for Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36422]
Traumatic injuries are the largest health crisis in the world today. UCSF's Institute for Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology provides advanced surgical education for surgeons in developing countries to improve the level of orthopedic care. Series: "The Institute for Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36423]
Kenneth Leung, UCSF Department of Physical Therapy, explores how postural syndrome creates muscle imbalances. Fascia, or connective tissue, helps muscles communicate. See how to keep this important part of your body supple to improve your mobility and decrease pain. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36413]
UCSF Orthopedic Department surgeons are specially trained to mend complex fractures all over the body. The Orthopedic Trauma Institute is a collaboration between UCSF and the San Francisco General Hospital. Series: "What is the Orthopaedic Trauma Institute?" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36082]
UCSF Orthopedic Trauma Institute has an educational mission to train physicians in orthopedic surgery and orthopedic trauma. Series: "What is the Orthopaedic Trauma Institute?" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36083]
The research programs at UCSF's Orthopaedic Trauma Institute are geared towards mitigating the negative impact on people's lives and helping them recover from injury. Series: "What is the Orthopaedic Trauma Institute?" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36085]
OTI is a collaboration between UCSF and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. Advocacy and outreach is one of the ost unique pillars of the institute. They work with surgeon partners in less resourced countries to develop an ongoing collaboration. Series: "What is the Orthopaedic Trauma Institute?" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36086]
OTI is a collaboration between UCSF and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. Orthopedic trauma affects many people. This video traces the genesis of the OTI. Series: "What is the Orthopaedic Trauma Institute?" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36087]
UCSF orthopedic surgeon Dr. Paul Toogood take a closer look at what the recovery arc from Total Joint Replacement looks like. From recovery to rehabilitation, the goal is to get you healed for long-term success. Series: "Total Joint Replacement" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36090]
Hip and knee replacement are two of the most commonly performed operations in orthopedic surgery. UCSF orthopedic surgeon Dr. Paul Toogood takes a closer look at what Total Joint Replacement actually is, how it improves your quality of life, and what some of the considerations are when having this surgical procedure. Series: "Total Joint Replacement" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36089]
The vast majority of hip and knee replacements are performed on people with osteoarthritis. UCSF orthopedic surgeon Dr. Paul Toogood discusses what leads to Total Joint Replacement and the steps used to determine if surgery is the best course of action. Series: "UCTV Tips" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36088]
Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Jeff Barry goes over the basics of hip and knee replacement and what's improved over the last decade. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34798]
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Daniel Thuillier looks at the options to treat severe ankle pain from nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to surgery including ankle replacement and ankle fusion. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34797]
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Drew Lansdown goes over the basic science of knee cartilage and looks at treatment options including injections, such as hyaluronic acid, and biologics, such as platelet rich plasma and mesenchymal stem cell injections. He also looks at surgical knee preservation options. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34796]
Fragility fractures occur in structurally weak bones due to aging and bone loss - osteoporosis. Dr. Anthony Ding explains what “fragility fractures” are, where they occur, what they mean to you, and how they are treated. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34795]
UCSF Spine Surgeon Dr. Alekos Theologis describes the causes of back and neck pain and explores the treatment options for degenerative disc disease, kyphosis and scoliosis, and osteoporosis. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34793]
Jeremie Larouche, MD, illustrates how pinched nerves can send painful signals to specific parts of the human body. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34533]
Not all human tissue is created equally says Jeremie Larouche, MD. Tissue heals at different rates and not all heal successfully. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34532]
Hear from several amputees and their journeys of recovery. From amputation to prosthesis to mobility, they share their impactful stories. Series: "Orthopaedic Trauma Institute (OTI) Functional Limb Service Tutorial Video Series" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34256]
What to expect after amputation surgery and useful tips to get on the road back to mobility with a new prosthesis. Series: "Orthopaedic Trauma Institute (OTI) Functional Limb Service Tutorial Video Series" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 34259]
The road back to mobility after an amputation is an attainable goal. Learn how to get mobile as soon as possible. Learn about exercises, occupational therapy, and modifications of living spaces. Series: "Orthopaedic Trauma Institute (OTI) Functional Limb Service Tutorial Video Series" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 34255]
Look at the entire scope of care associated with an amputation from pre-operative care, through surgery and concluding with post-operative care. These three phases are referred to as perioperative. Series: "Orthopaedic Trauma Institute (OTI) Functional Limb Service Tutorial Video Series" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 34257]
Learn about making and fitting a prosthetic limb, a step in helping amputees regain their mobility and independence. Series: "Orthopaedic Trauma Institute (OTI) Functional Limb Service Tutorial Video Series" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 34258]
Fractures in an older population are common and require specialized treatment. Dr. Eric Meinberg looks at the knee, Dr. Richard Coughlin the ankle and Dr. Paul Toogood discusses Periprosthetic fractures (a broken bone that occurs around an implant) and Dr. Richard Coughlin discusses ankle fractures. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33742]
Three UCSF doctors look at aspects of fragility fractures. Fall prevention strategies with Dr. Karina Del Rosario. Exercises: Are they effective? with Dr. Masato Nagao. Post-fracture protocols: Are they different for the elderly? with Dr. Lisa Pascual Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33739]
Fractures of the pelvis and spine are among the most common type in older adults. Dr. Dave Shearer explores fractures of the pelvis and Dr. Trigg McClellan looks at fractures of the spine. Both are orthopedic surgeons at UCSF. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33741]
Dr. Nikki Schroeder and Dr. Utku Kandemir look at treatment for common upper extremity fractures of the wrist, elbow and shoulder. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33740]
Hip fracture is likely to affect you, your friends and/or your family. Find out what they are, why and how they can be fixed, and the options for treatment with UCSF orthopaedic surgeons Dr. Saam Morshed and Dr. Paul Toogood. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33738]
There are 1.5 million osteoporosis fractures per year in the US. Dr. Eric Meinberg explores the steps to prevent osteoporosis, calculating your risk and treatment of various types of fractures. Then, Ralph Marcucio, PhD explores what the research shows about age and orthopaedic healing. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33737]
Back pain is common and a specific cause can be difficult to identify. UCSF doctor Patricia Zheng describes scenarios where people should seek a physician's help for back pain. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33726]
Learn more about cranial remolding treatments including information about remolding helmets. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33463]
Find out what UCSF is doing to assist those affected by limb loss to maximize their physical and functional mobility locally and around the globe. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33462]
Bones break but have the ability to heal with proper bracing. From off-the-shelf braces to custom made devices, multiple fracture orthotic options are available Specialist Alex Shimkus explains the considerations made in order to achieve optimum results. Fitting and rehabilitation with these fracture braces needs to be closely monitored to prevent complications and achieve faster and optimum healing. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33460]
Knee pain is a common complaint that affects people of all ages. Find out about various knee braces and the best type to use for different problems. Also learn about what to do after knee surgery and osteoarthritis bracing. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33461]
Back pain is common and a specific cause can be difficult to identify. UCSF doctor explains back pain myths, diagnoses, management options and risk factors you can control. Then an orthotic specialist discuss different braces. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33459]
Prosthetics have existed for centuries but today's advanced technologies are providing amazing devices to replace missing or impaired parts of the body. Matthew Garibaldi and Richard Nguyen explore these technology-driven advances. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33458]
Henry G. Chambers, MD. Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery, UCSD Director of Cerebral Palsy Program, Rady Children's Hospital. UC San Diego. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 33518]
Orthopedic clinical specialist Wendy Katzman looks at avoiding fractures in older age with a focus on skeletal health. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33465]
Learn about the common features of degenerative disc disease. Lower back pain (LBP) remains the most common cause of disability and lost work time among working-age adults in industrialized countries. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33086]
Learn the signs of sciatica. Lower back pain (LBP) remains the most common cause of disability and lost work time among working-age adults in industrialized countries. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33152]
Find out the common symptoms of spinal stenosis. Lower back pain (LBP) remains the most common cause of disability and lost work time among working-age adults in industrialized countries. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33064]
R. Trigg McClellan, MD, UCSF department of Orthopaedic Surgery, looks at the basics of biomechanics and recent findings. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32830]
Chelsea Bahney, MD, explains the idea behind regenerative medicine, a topic dealing with replacing, engineering and regenerating human cells in order to return normal function to the body. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32834]
Orthopedic clinical specialist Wendy Katzman looks at avoiding fractures in older age with a focus on skeletal health. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32392]
Osteoporosis compromises your bone strength - increasing your risk of fractures. Heather Hofflich, DO, FACE, Clinical Professor of Medicine, UC San Diego Health System explains how osteoporosis is diagnosed, its secondary causes, as well as treatment and prevention options. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31841]
Pelvic floor dysfunction physical therapists provide tips for maintaining pelvic health to stay continent and pain-free. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32391]
Lower back pain (LBP) remains the most common cause of disability and lost work time among working-age adults in industrialized countries. Find out what you can do to reduce your LBP. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32390]
Fascia, or connective tissue, helps muscles communicate. See how to keep this important part of your body supple to improve your mobility and decrease pain. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32389]
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