Surgery 101

In this episode, Dr. Colleen Weeks, an Orthopedic Surgery Fellow at the University of Alberta, discusses Upper Extremity Fractures. After listening to this podcast you should be able to:

In this video Dr. Aleem Lalani, an Orthopedic surgeon at the University of Alberta, demonstrates how to give a complete physical examination of the spine.

After watching this video you should be able to:

In this episode, Dr. Colleen Weeks, an Orthopedic Surgery Fellow at the University of Alberta, discusses Upper Extremity Fractures. After listening to this podcast you should be able to:

• Understand the presentation and pathophysiology of these 3 common upper extremity fractures
• Discuss the imaging and differential diagnosis for all 3 fractures
• Explain treatment options for Distal Radius Fractures, Scaphoid Fractures, and Distal Radius Fractures

In this episode, Dr. Colleen Weeks, an Orthopedic Surgery Fellow at the University of Alberta, discusses Lower Extremity Osteoarthritis. After listening to this podcast you should be able to:

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:

In this episode, Dr. Colleen Weeks, an Orthopedic Surgery Fellow at the University of Alberta, discusses Lower Extremity Osteoarthritis. After listening to this podcast you should be able to:

• Understand it's importance, and prevalence
• Discuss the pathophysiology and typical clinical presentation
• Explain how to perform a complete history and physical examination
• List the common differential diagnosis and tests to confirm Osteoarthritis
• Review the treatment options and complications

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Upper Extremity Osteoarthritis.

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:

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:

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