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

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 management of chronic limb ischemia.

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: 

1. Understand that not all patients want or need reconstruction
2. Describe the different options for reconstruction of the breast
3. Explain nipple reconstruction
4. Discuss what is involved in the process of Oncoplastics

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:

1. Define Sentinel Node.
2. Describe how to mark and find the Node
3. 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:

1. Understand the pathophysiology and risk factors for both DCIS and LCIS
2. Describe the diagnosis of DCIS and LCIS
3. Review treatment options for both conditions
4. Explain the risk of progression for DCIS

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:

1. Understand what tests to order for your patient.
2. Describe Metastatic and TMN staging
3. Review treatment options for Breast Cancer.

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 how to approach a breast lump.

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

1. Understand how to take a complete history and physical exam of the breast
2. Differentiate Benign and Malignant breast lumps
3. Understand the proper guidelines for screening breast cancer

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

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. Explain how the diagnosis is made
4. Explain the treatment options and prognosis for children with a Wilms Tumor

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 pediatric neck masses and some ways to approach this very broad differential diagnosis.

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

1. Identify the three major categories pediatric neck masses
2. Be able to use a stepwise approach to narrow down your differential diagnosis
3. Know common causes of neck masses from each category
4. Be familiar with some treatment options for each type of neck mass

PDF Notes on Surgery 101 episode on Pediatric Neck Masses

PDF Notes on Surgery 101 episode on Intussusception

In this episode with the help of Dr. Bryan Dicken, Pediatric General Surgeon, 4th year medical student Alessia Gallipoli discusses intussusception, an important cause of bowel obstruction in young children.

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

1. Define intussusception
2. Be able to recognize the signs and symptoms in a patient you think might have intussusception
3. Identify some key features to help differentiate intussusception from other causes of bowel obstruction
4. Be familiar with the diagnostic and treatment options

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Hirschsprung’s Disease.

In this episode with the help of Dr. Bryan Dicken, Pediatric General Surgeon, 4th year medical student Alessia Gallipoli discusses Hirschsprung’s disease, a condition affecting the large bowel that causes difficulty in passing stool and can lead to obstructive symptoms, most commonly in young infants.

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

1. Define Hirschsprung’s Disease and understand why it is important to pick up in a pediatric patient.
2. Be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of Hirschsprung’s Disease
3. Know the diagnostic features of the disease and what tests to order
4. Be familiar with the treatment of Hirschsprung's Disease