Orthopedics (Audio)

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]