Surgery 101

Surgery 101

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Surgery 101 episodes

  • Examination of the Knee
    In this video Dr. Aleem Lalani, an Orthopedic surgeon at the University of Alberta, demonstrates how to give a complete physical examination of the knees.
    After watching this video you should be able to:
    Understand how to visually inspect the knees
    Review the palpation of the knee
    Perform the ROM and strength tests of the knees
    Discuss special tests to perform on the knee joint
    7 min
  • Fracture Healing
    In this podcast Dr. Aleem Lalani, and Orthopedic Surgeon at the university of Alberta discusses Fracture Healing. Although most fractures tend to heal uneventfully, there are complications that can occur in some patients. Common complications of fracture healing include:
    Acute compartment syndrome
    Infection
    Malunion
    Nonunion
    Deep vein thrombosis
    Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
    18 min
  • Examination of the Shoulder
    In this video Dr. Aleem Lalani, an Orthopedic surgeon at the University of Alberta, demonstrates how to give a complete physical examination of the shoulder.
    After watching this video you should be able to:
    Understand how to visually inspect the shoulder joint
    Review the palpation of the shoulder
    Perform the ROM and strength tests of the shoulders
    Discuss special tests to perform on the shoulder joint
    8 min
  • Assessing the Painful Joint
    In this podcast Dr. Aleem Lalani, an orthopedic surgeon at the University of Alberta, discusses assessing a painful joint. After listening to this podcast you will be able to:
    Understand why it is important to thoroughly evaluate the acutely painful major joint
    Perform a complete history and physical examination of the joint
    Discuss investigations and which findings lead to which diagnosis
    8 min
  • Examination of the Hip
    In this video Dr. Aleem Lalani, an Orthopedic surgeon at the University of Alberta, demonstrates how to give a complete physical examination of the hips.
    After watching this video you should be able to:
    Understand how to inspect the hip joints
    Review the palpation of the hip joints
    Perform the ROM and strength tests of the hips
    6 min
  • Chronic Limb Ischemia
    In this podcast, Dr. Heather Cox, a Vascular Surgeon at the Grey Nuns Hospital in Edmonton, discusses developing an approach to the patients with chronic limb ischemia.
    After listening to this podcast you should be able to:
    Define chronic limb ischemia
    Understand the clinical presentations and diagnostic approaches to patients with suspected chronic limb ischemia
    Describe the medical and surgical management of chronic limb ischemia.
    18 min
  • Examination of the Peripheral Pulses
    In this video Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Heather Cox, shows you how to give a complete physical examination of the Peripheral Pulses.
    After watching this video you should be able to:
    Have a basic understand of how to examine the peripheral pulses
    Understand how to calculate the Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)
    16 min
  • Breast Reconstruction
    In this episode with the help of Dr. Kelly Dabbs, UAlberta General Surgeon, 4th year medical student Lisa Bacque discusses breast reconstruction.
    After listening to this episode, learners should be able to:
    Understand that not all patients want or need reconstruction
    Describe the different options for reconstruction of the breast
    Explain nipple reconstruction
    Discuss what is involved in the process of Oncoplastics
    17 min
  • Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
    In this episode with the help of Dr. Kelly Dabbs, UAlberta General Surgeon, 4th year medical student Lisa Bacque discusses Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy.
    After listening to this episode, learners should be able to:
    Define Sentinel Node.
    Describe how to mark and find the Node
    Understand the rationalization and indications for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
    12 min
  • DCIS and LCIS
    In this episode with the help of Dr. Kelly Dabbs, UAlberta General Surgeon, 4th year medical student Lisa Bacque discusses ductal and lobular carcinoma.
    After listening to this episode, learners should be able to:
    Understand the pathophysiology and risk factors for both DCIS and LCIS
    Describe the diagnosis of DCIS and LCIS
    Review treatment options for both conditions
    Explain the risk of progression for DCIS
    17 min

About Surgery 101

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Welcome to Surgery 101, a podcast series produced with the help of the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. These 10-to-20-minute episodes serve as brief introductions or reviews of basic surgical concepts for medical students. Every episode is divided into chapters and concludes with several key points to summarize the topic. New episodes are published every Friday. We are always keen to receive your feedback and are accepting suggestions for additional topics.