Orthopedics (Audio)

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]

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]

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" [Show ID: 33465]

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" [Show ID: 33152]

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]

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 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" [Show ID: 33086]