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The title of the video: Miller’s Orthopedic Lectures: Basic Sciences 1
Speakers: Dr. Mark, D. Miller, MD, S. Ward Casscells Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Virginia
Source: youtube orthopedics Academy.
Publication Date: 6 years ago
Duration: 3 hours and 30 minutes
I chose this video because it is accredited by the University of Virginia and also contains factual information about orthopedic surgery and the human body. The author also authored "Orthopedic Review," widely used by orthopedic residents. The video is not very long, but it contains important information and facts.
This video fits with my research topic because it focuses on bones and the fundamentals of orthopedic surgery. It also explains how bone fractures and injuries occur, what to do after an injury, and the steps for recovery, which is the focus of my research, and what I did during my five hours of volunteering in physical therapy.
The video shared provided some valuable insights into important concepts of how bones can function. First, it discussed the functionality of bone cells such as osteoblasts, which are responsible for building the bone, osteoclasts, which break down the bone, and osteocytes, which maintain the bone in the living diaphysis. The fact that bones are always being remodeled based on the forces and damage applied to them. Then it reviewed types of forces on bones such as compression, tension, shear forces, and more about how the loads and shapes we play with in orthopedics can be visualized in the stress-strain curve, and how understanding the contrast in the outer bone can help doctors manage more effectively such as in treating fractures and choices for implants. The video explains how bones recover and how physical activity can make bones more, and how the therapist should treat broken bones.
Title: Miller's Orthopedic Lectures: Spine 1
Speaker(s)/Presenter(s): Dr. Christopher Kleck, MD
Source/Platform: YouTube (via Miller’s Orthopaedic Review Course Series)
Publication Date:
June 27, 2020
Duration:
2 hour 52 minutes
Why did you choose this video?
I selected this video because it presents an in-depth, well-structured overview of spine-related orthopedic issues from a reputable educational series. It's instructed by a seasoned spine surgeon and covers both fundamental principles and cutting-edge clinical methods.
How does it relate to your research topic?
If your project deals with general orthopedics or specifically spine pathologies and their treatment, this video is best suited for you. It helps understand real-world applications of spinal diagnostics, surgical techniques, and case-based clinical decision-making—hence being of-both academic and practical use.
The video provides a complete overview of the common spine conditions doctors will see in orthopedic care. The film starts with the description of anatomy and movement of the spine as a basis for how the various problems can develop. The lecture talks about neck problems, upper back, and lower back problems- pinching of nerves, stenosis, slipped discs, slipped bones. Dr. Kleck indicates how important it is to properly assess the patient and possibly use imaging, either x-rays to make proper diagnosis. He also illustrates how the doctors determine if they need to perform surgery, and he illustrates common procedures such as spinal fusion and disc removal. The film then illustrates how doctors will determine to treat without or with surgery. Overall, it becomes easy to translate the knowledge about management of spinal conditions into real-life, and it will surely be beneficial to both medical student and possible orthopedic doctors.
The five hours I spent with the physical therapist were very important and helpful. Treating a serious injury meant that every single minute counted. The physical therapist focused on small details related to the injury, such as the room temperature, materials used, and specific exercises. I learned that the recovery process is one of the hardest parts after an injury, because it becomes difficult to use your bones and muscles after a long period of inactivity. This can cause problems when you try to return to your normal activities.