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

Whether you are preparing for exams or updating your current knowledge, orthofastfacts provides concise & high-yield information to take to the exams, wards, clinics and operating theatres.

orthofastfacts contributors

Manoj Ramachandran & Matthew Barrett

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Ep10 Medical Students - Osteoarthritis

February 26, 2020

by Manoj Ramachandran & Matt Barrett

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 […]

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

February 26, 2020

by Manoj Ramachandran & Matt Barrett

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!

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Ep8 Wonderful Words - Orthopaedic Tissues

February 10, 2020

by Manoj Ramachandran & Matt Barrett

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.

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Ep7 Surgical Approaches - Hip - Anterior Approach to the Hip

February 5, 2020

by Manoj Ramachandran & Matt Barrett

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 […]

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

January 21, 2020

by Manoj Ramachandran & Matt Barrett

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 […]

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Ep5 Basic Sciences - Bone - Bone Banking

January 20, 2020

by Manoj Ramachandran & Matt Barrett

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 […]

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Ep4 Medical Students - Septic Arthritis

January 20, 2020

by Manoj Ramachandran & Matt Barrett

In this episode, Manoj starts off the sections aimed at medical students globally, in which we cover all the aspects of orthopaedics and trauma needed for getting through medical school, launching your career as a qualified doctor and perhaps even choosing orthopaedics as a career! Learn everything you need to know about the background, presentation, […]

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

January 16, 2020

by Manoj Ramachandran & Matt Barrett

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 […]

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Ep2 Basic Sciences - Bone - Bone Grafting

January 14, 2020

by Manoj Ramachandran & Matt Barrett

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' […]

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Ep1 Intro to #orthofastfacts

January 14, 2020

by Manoj Ramachandran & Matt Barrett

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.

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orthofastfacts (Trailer)

January 13, 2020

by Manoj Ramachandran & Matt Barrett

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