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: 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,...

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

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Upper Extremity Osteoarthritis.

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 diagnos...

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 j...

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on 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

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on 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

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

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on 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...

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)

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on 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 proce...

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on 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

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on 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 progressio...

PDF Notes on Surgery 101 episode on Breast Cancer Staging and Management.

In this episode with the help of Dr. Kelly Dabbs, UAlberta General Surgeon, 4th year medical student Lisa Bacque discusses Breast Cancer Staging and Management. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Understand what tests to order for your patient. Describe Metastatic and TMN staging Review treatment options for Breast Cancer.

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on an Approach to Breast Lumps.

In this episode with the help of Dr. Kelly Dabbs, UAlberta General Surgeon, 4th year medical student Lisa Bacque discusses how to approach a breast lump. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Understand how to take a complete history and physical exam of the breast Differentiate Benign and Malignant breast lumps Understand the proper guidelines for screening breast cancer

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Wilms Tumour

In this episode with the help of Dr. Bryan Dicken, Pediatric General Surgeon, 4th year medical student Alessia Gallipoli discusses the most common renal tumor in childhood – Wilms Tumour. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: 1. Define what a Wilms tumor is and why it is an important diagnosis to make in children 2. Recognize some of the common ways Wilms Tumours present 3....