PDF notes for Surgery 101 episode on Acute Disc Herniations.

In this episode, University of Alberta Neurosurgeon, Dr. Andrew Nataraj, will review the clinical presentation and approach to management of acute disc herniations in the spine.

After listening to this podcast you will be able to:

• Know the importance of managing an acute disc prolapse
• Discuss the basic approach to acute disc prolapse, including imaging and referral to surgery
• Explain the differential diagnosis of the abrupt onset of a Neurological Deficit
• Describe what Cauda equina syndrome is and how common it occurs
• Understand management of Cauda equina syndrome
• Describe differential diagnosis for acute neurological syndromes
• Review lateral disc herniations

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Severe Head Injuries.

In this episode, Dr. Michael Chow, a Neurosurgeon at the University of Alberta discusses severe head injuries. Head injury is an important cause of morbidity and mortality and represents roughly 9% of all trauma admissions in Canada.  Roughly 8% of all head injury admissions will go on to die.  In this podcast,

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

• Review the classification of a head injury
• Discuss the presentation
• Identify causes of head injuries
• Understand management of head injuries

In this podcast Dr. Adil Ladak, a Plastic Surgeon at the University of Alberta, discusses Hand Injuries. After listening to this podcast you should be able to:

• Classify hand injuries

PDF Notes from Surgery 101 episode on Managing Hand Injuries.

In this episode, Dr. Paul Schembri, a plastic surgeon from the University of Alberta discussed Flexor Tenosynovitis.

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

• Understand the importance of the topic
• Discuss the Pathophysiology
• Recognize the clinical presentation
• Identify the differential diagnosis
• Discuss treatment and complications

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Flexor Tenosynovitis.

In this video Dr. James Wolfli, a plastic surgeon at the University of Alberta, demonstrates how to give a complete physical examination of the face.

After watching this video you should be able to:

• understand how to rule our head/spinal injuries
• describe facial inspections
• comprehend facial sensation in regard to injuries
• test vision during a facial examination
• check the occlusion
• perform facial palpation
• examine the head from a different perspective

In this episode, Dr. Paul Schembri, a plastic surgeon from the University of Alberta explains Necrotizing Skin and Soft Tissue Infections.

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

• Understand the importance of the topic
• Discuss the Pathophysiology
• Recognize the clinical presentation
• Identify the differential diagnosis
• Discuss treatment and management options

PDF Notes on Surgery 101 episode on Necrotizing Fasciitis.

In this video Dr. James Wolfli, a plastic surgeon at the University of Alberta, demonstrates how to give a complete physical examination of the hand.

After watching this video you should be able to:

• test vascularity of the hand
• perform a sensation exam of the hand
• demonstrate how to examine the motor function of the hand

In this episode of Surgery 101 we are joined by Dr. James Wolfli, a Plastic Surgeon from the University of Alberta, who will be discussing Wounds and Dressings.

After listening to this podcast you should be able to:

• Discuss wound classification
• Review tissue and patient status
• Explain the decision tree including primary closure, debridement, and dressings
• Understand particular wound examples

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Wounds and Dressings.

In this video Dr. Aleem Lalani, an orthopedic surgeon at the University of Alberta discusses how to read an x-ray.

After watching this video you should be able to:

• Understand how to read an x-ray

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

• Understand the presentation and pathophysiology of these 3 common lower extremity injuries
• Discuss the imaging and differential diagnosis for all 3 injuries
• Explain treatment options for Hip Fractures, Femur Fractures, and Tibia/Fibula Fractures

PDF Notes on Surgery 101 episode Lower Extremity Fractures.

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

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Upper Extremity 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 spine.

After watching this video you should be able to:

• Look for any abnormalities in the spine
• Palpate the spine for any causes of pain for discomfort
• Understand the range of motion tests on the spine
• Perform a neurologic exam of the spine
• Complete special tests for further investigation

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 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

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 Fracture Healing.