Episodes

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 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 […]

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

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

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)

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 […]

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

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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: Identify the three major categories pediatric neck masses Be able to use […]

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: Define intussusception Be able to recognize the signs and symptoms in a patient you think […]

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: […]

In this episode with the help of Dr. Bryan Dicken, Pediatric General Surgeon, 4th year medical student Alessia Gallipoli discusses one of the most common indications for emergency surgery in a young person – acute appendicitis. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Define appendicitis and understand its importance in the pediatric […]

In this Surgery 101 video episode, 4th year medical student Alessia Gallipoli provides an introduction to the broad differential diagnosis of bowel obstruction in pediatric patients. After listening to this episode, you should be able to: 1. Describe the assessment of the child with intestinal obstruction 2. List the common causes of intestinal obstruction in the child 3. Develop an approach to narrowing down your diagnosis