Deep Dive Ortho — Orthopaedic Surgery, AI & Digital Health Podcast.

Deep Dive Ortho — Orthopaedic Surgery, AI & Digital Health Podcast.

by Professor Mo Imam

How To Medicine

Trends in Health, Wealth and Happiness

Trends in Health, Wealth and Happiness

Shoulder Arthritis: Management Across the Life Span

Shoulder Arthritis: Management Across the Life Span

Polishing Your Presentations for Maximum Impact

Polishing Your Presentations for Maximum Impact

Terrible Triad Elbow Injuries

Terrible Triad Elbow Injuries: Management and Outcomes

Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome

Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome: Causes, Risks, and Solutions

Compression Sleeves: Do they Support Injuries and enhance Performance?

Compression Sleeves: Do they Support Injuries and enhance Performance?

Design, Outcomes, and Complications of Reverse Shoulder Replacements

Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty (RSA), a surgical procedure designed to address complex shoulder conditions, particularly those involving irreparable rotator cuff tears or severe arthritis. They explain that RSA reverses the natural shoulder joint configuration, placing the ball on the glenoid and the socket on the humerus, which enhances the deltoid muscle's mechanical advantage for improved arm movement. The texts detail indications for RSA, such as rotator cuff arthropathy and proximal humerus fractures, alongside contraindications like axillary nerve dysfunction. Furthermore, the sources describe the surgical procedure, encompassing preoperative considerations, various approaches like the deltopectoral, and specific steps for humeral and glenoid preparation, including the importance of center of rotation and glenosphere design. Finally, they discuss postoperative care, potential complications like scapular notching and dislocation, and highlight advancements in implant technology and ongoing research to refine techniques and improve patient outcomes.

Scaphoid Fractures

Scaphoid Fractures: Diagnosis, Management, and Complications. Scaphoid fractures, a common wrist injury often resulting from a fall onto an outstretched hand. They cover the anatomy and unique blood supply of the scaphoid bone, which significantly impacts healing and the risk of complications like avascular necrosis and nonunion. The texts also detail diagnosis through clinical examination and various imaging techniques such as X-rays, CT, and MRI, as well as different classification systems for fractures. Finally, the sources explore treatment options, including non-surgical immobilization and surgical interventions like bone grafting and internal fixation, along with potential complications and recovery processes.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcomes

Activities of Daily Living

Activities of Daily Living: Assessment and Care Planning

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