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#orthofastfacts is an educational channel aimed at orthopaedic trainees and student doctors with regular content targeted towards orthopaedic exams and daily clinical practice.

Our series is hosted by Manoj Ramachandran, Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon at the Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust (London), who has a strong background in education, research, innovation and entrepreneurship (manoj.strikingly.com) - with amazing, insightful contributions from colleagues, trainees and students. A big shout out to Matt Barrett (student doctor), an invaluable colleague!
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Ep10 Medical Students - Osteoarthritis

orthofastfactsFeb 26, 2020

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Ep10 Medical Students - Osteoarthritis

Ep10 Medical Students - Osteoarthritis

In this episode, Manoj covers everything you need to know as a medical student about osteoarthritis for med school and for your future career. Please visit juniorbones.com for a free med student orthopaedic textbook and read Clinical Cases and OSCEs in Surgery for common cases including orthopaedic ones. Spread the word and listen, like and subscribe!

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Feb 26, 202016:33
Ep9 Basic Sciences - Imaging - X-rays and radiation exposure

Ep9 Basic Sciences - Imaging - X-rays and radiation exposure

This episode covers all the important aspects of plain radiography, such as how X-rays are generated, how plain radiographs are taken and how fluoroscopy works in an operating theatre environment. You will also hear about radiation protection and exposure and some historical facts. Enjoy and spread the word!

Feb 26, 202017:52
Ep8 Wonderful Words - Orthopaedic Tissues

Ep8 Wonderful Words - Orthopaedic Tissues

Let's find out what the words 'orthopaedics' and 'bone', along with some of the common tissues that we work with every day. In this episode, Manoj takes a look at the etymology of some of the orthopaedic tissues we work with. Don't worry - no one expects any detailed knowledge! Just enjoy listening and learning.
Feb 10, 202012:58
Ep7 Surgical Approaches - Hip - Anterior Approach to the Hip

Ep7 Surgical Approaches - Hip - Anterior Approach to the Hip

Learn how to talk about surgical approaches in general and then dive down into the anterior approach to the hip. What are the internervous planes and why are they truly internervous? Is there a hidden muscle you should be aware of? Manoj teaches you how to talk about the anterior approach to the hip whilst sounding like a true professional!
Feb 05, 202013:15
Ep6 Basic Sciences - Cartilage - Articular Cartilage (with Prim Achan)

Ep6 Basic Sciences - Cartilage - Articular Cartilage (with Prim Achan)

Manoj and Prim discuss practical approaches to articular cartilage in the exam, with the aim being to prepare orthopaedic trainees for the FRCS(Orth). Prim Achan is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Royal London Hospital, Barts Health and Training Programme Director for the Percival Pott rotation. Without going into intricate basic science detail, the focus is on the right approach to align structure, function, injury and treatment options in the trainee's mind. Enjoy!
Jan 21, 202018:49
Ep5 Basic Sciences - Bone - Bone Banking

Ep5 Basic Sciences - Bone - Bone Banking

Aimed at orthopaedic trainees, Manoj discusses bone banking, covering donor consent, donor screening including exclusion criteria and blood tests, allograft processing and preservation, along with some examples of available bone bank products. Aimed at orthopaedic trainees, especially those getting ready for the FRCS(Orth) or equivalent.
Shout out to Neil Segaren, senior orthopaedic trainee for his contribution to this episode.
Read 'Orthopaedic Basic Sciences' edited by Manoj Ramachandran to keep building your knowledge base.
Jan 20, 202006:54
Ep4 Medical Students - Septic Arthritis
Jan 20, 202015:27
Ep3 Paediatric Orthopaedics - Foot - Clubfoot (with Greg Firth)

Ep3 Paediatric Orthopaedics - Foot - Clubfoot (with Greg Firth)

In this episode, Manoj and Greg discuss the epidemiology, presentation, assessment and treatment of clubfoot. Special guest this week is Mr Greg Firth, Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon and Manoj's colleague at the Royal London Hospital, London, England. More paediatric orthopaedic episodes to follow! Aimed at orthopaedic trainees, especially those getting ready for the FRCS(Orth) or equivalent.
Jan 16, 202014:27
Ep2 Basic Sciences - Bone - Bone Grafting

Ep2 Basic Sciences - Bone - Bone Grafting

Aimed at orthopaedic trainees, Manoj discusses the core knowledge needed for bone grafting, covering definition, indications, properties, classification, dangers of bone grafts and graft incorporation. Aimed at orthopaedic trainees, especially those getting ready for the FRCS(Orth) or equivalent.
Shout out to Neil Segaren, senior orthopaedic trainee for his contribution to this episode.
Read 'Orthopaedic Basic Sciences' edited by Manoj Ramachandran to keep building your knowledge base.
Jan 14, 202012:11
Ep1 Intro to #orthofastfacts

Ep1 Intro to #orthofastfacts

Welcome to #orthofastfacts! In this episode, Manoj explains what the channel is all about, introducing the listeners to what we will cover over the coming months and years, getting you, the listeners, ready for your day to day practice, assessments and exams in orthopaedics and trauma.
Jan 14, 202004:42