By the end of this podcast, you will be able to:

• Identify key features on history and physical examination suggestive of an extensor tendon injury;
• List key structures relevant to the management of an extensor tendon injuries;
• Discuss of surgical and non-surgical options for the treatment of extensor tendon injuries;
• Outline potential complications of extensor tendon injuries.

PDF Notes for Episode on Assessment and Management of Extensor Tendon Injuries

By the end of this podcast, you should be able to:

1. Identify key features on history and physical examination suggestive of flexor tendon injury;
2. List the implications of primary versus secondary repairs;
3. Identify key structures relevant to the management of a flexor tendon injuries;
4. Discuss surgical and non-surgical options for the treatment of flexor tendon injuries;
5. Identify potential complications of flexor tendon injuries.

PDF Notes for Episode on Assessment and Management of Flexor Tendon Injuries

By the end of this podcast, the listener will be able to:

• Identify key features on history and physical examination suggestive of proximal metacarpal fractures;
• Create a differential diagnosis for proximal metacarpal fractures;
• Understand the initial management for a patient with a proximal metacarpal fracture;
• Be aware of surgical and non-surgical options for the treatment of proximal metacarpal fractures;
• Identify potential complications of proximal metacarpal fractures
• Be aware of the long-term functional outcomes of proximal metacarpal fractures.

PDF Notes for Episode on Assessment and Management of Proximal Metacarpal Fractures

By the end of this podcast, you should be able to:

• Identify key features on history and physical examination suggestive of metacarpal fractures;
• Create a differential diagnosis for metacarpal fractures;
• Understand the initial management for a patient with a metacarpal fracture;
• Be aware of surgical and non-surgical options for the treatment of metacarpal fractures;
• Identify potential complications of metacarpal fractures
• Be aware of the long-term functional outcomes of metacarpal fractures.

PDF Notes for Episode on Assessment and Management of Distal Metacarpal Fractures

After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:

1. Describe key structures relevant to the management of a nail bed injury;
2. List key features on history and physical examination suggestive of a nail bed injury;
3. Outline the initial management for a patient with a nail bed injury;
4. Discuss surgical and non-surgical options for the treatment of nail bed injuries;
5. Identify and describe potential complications of nail bed injuries.

PDF Notes for Episode on Assessment and Management of Traumatic Nail Bed Injuries.