Orthopedics (Audio)

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Orthopedics (Audio) episodes

August 12, 2016 The Necessity of Vitamin D
Dr. Robert Heaney shows the consequences of inadequate vitamin d intake, demonstrating just how critical it is for a multitude of biological processes. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31261]
2 min
August 12, 2016 The Necessity of Vitamin D
Dr. Robert Heaney shows the consequences of inadequate vitamin d intake, demonstrating just how critical it is for a multitude of biological processes. Series: "The UC Wellbeing Channel " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31261]
2 min
August 09, 2016 Living With Limb-Loss: Advances in Amputation Medicine
There are over 185,000 limb amputations per year and over 1.9 million people living with limb loss. Dr. Lisa Pascual looks at preventing limb loss and at pre and post surgery care in the case of amputation. Then, Certified Prosthetist Orthotists Aarti Deshpande and Hanna Dollard look at modern prosthetics and new advancements. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 30991]
1 hr 23 min
August 08, 2016 Bone Injuries Around the World: A New Perspective
Trauma injuries affect millions in the the global community every year. Hear from orthopoaedic surgeons who lead surgical missions and use the power of surgical education to save limbs and save lives in the developing world. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 30992]
59 min
July 19, 2016 The Broken Arm: How are the Most Common Injuries Treated?
Take a look at some of most common bone and joint injuries. Dr. Utku Kandemir explores the shoulder and elbow and Dr. Nicole Schroeder looks at the wrist.
Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 30989]
1 hr 28 min
July 12, 2016 Mending the Injured: How are Fractures Treated?
The treatment of bone fractures has changed a great deal from the days of plaster casts. See what tools are available to doctors now to help bones mend. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 30988]
1 hr 28 min
July 05, 2016 The Wonders of Bone Healing
Get an overview of how bones heal and research advances that may provide new solutions. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 30987]
1 hr 28 min
March 31, 2016 How to Get A Head in Life: The Development of the Craniofacial Complex
Richard Schneider looks at how individual components of the face and skull achieve their proper size, shape, and functional integration during development and evolution. His goal is to devise novel therapies for regenerating tissues affected by birth defects, disease, and trauma. Schneider is in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UCSF. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 30147]
58 min
September 11, 2014 Your Legs Your Life: The Importance of a Healthy Lower Half - Research on Aging
The legs are the wheels of the human body. They are the primary vehicles for mobility, and a driving force behind a healthy, active way of life. Functional legs are critical in maintaining a vibrant lifestyle, as well as preventing injury and disability, particularly among older individuals. Join Dr. Matthew Allison as he discusses the importance of sustaining healthy legs. Learn about various diseases that impede leg function, such as peripheral arterial disease, chronic venous disease, and neuropathy in the legs; and potential treatment options. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 28361]
57 min
May 06, 2014 Common Traumatic Knee Injuries: Oh My Aching Knee
Dr. Christina Allen, UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Sports Medicine, discusses the causes, diagnosis, and possible treatment options for different types of traumatic knee injuries. Injuries may range from meniscus tears and ligament injuries, to cartilage and tendon injuries. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 27892]
1 hr 26 min