MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast 
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Detailed information on knee ligament repair, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the anatomy of the knee and the knee joint ligaments at MUSC (Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast)
Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Hip Pain: Hip Pain in Younger Adults
Dr. Langdon Hartsock, Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics at MUSC, discusses hip pain in younger adults. He focuses on clinical evaluation for such patients, offering guidelines for identifying the seriousness of hip pain. Dr. Hartsock emphasizes that persistent pain is a good indication that a physician should be seen. To conclude this bones and joints podcast, he points to common causes of significant hip pain and describes diagnoses and treatments for such pain. (Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast)
Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Broken Bones: Immediate Care
Dr. Langdon Hartsock, Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics at MUSC, explains what should be done for a broken bone prior to arriving at the emergency room. In this bones and joints podcast, he focuses on injury prevention, especially amongst older adults. Dr. Hartsock mentions the importance of seeing a physician quickly after a suspected fracture, indicating some of the risks of waiting too long. (Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast)
Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Sickle Cell Disease: Genetic Factors
Dr. Sherron Jackson, a specialist in pediatric hematology/oncology, explains sickle cell disease and the associated symptom of pain. She notes that sickle cell disease is a congenital, heredity illness that predominantly affects African Americans and other ethnic groups. Dr. Jackson addresses the importance of adult screening for sickle cell trait prior to becoming pregnant and provides information on how to undergo free screening. She concludes this podcast by noting the incidence of sickle cell trait among African Americans in the South Carolina Lowcountry. (Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast)
Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Sickle Cell Disease: Course of Illness
Pediatric hematologist/oncologist Dr. Sherron Jackson lays out some of the early presenting symptoms associated with sickle cell disease, focusing on pain. She describes how the location of pain moves from extremities in infants to become more centralized as a child with sickle cell disease ages. She also notes the increase in both frequency and intensity of sickling episodes with age. Dr. Jackson talks about how she, as a physician, aids patients in pain management. She concludes this podcast by mentioning how life expectancy is affected by sickle cell disease. (Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast)
Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Tests and Procedures: Laminectomy
Detailed information on laminectomy, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the spinal column with vertebrae at MUSC (Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast)
Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Tests and Procedures: X-rays of Spine, Neck, or Back
Detailed information on x-ray of the spine, neck, and back, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the spine (Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast)
Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Tests and Procedures: Arthroplasty
Detailed information on arthroplasty, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the anatomy of the knee, hip, and types of joints at MUSC (Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast)
Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Tests and Procedures: Knee Replacement Surgery
Detailed information on knee replacement surgery, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the anatomy of the knee (Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast)
Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Orthopedic Care: Ankle and Foot Problems
Dr. William McKibbin, assistant professor of orthopedics at the Medical University of South Carolina, discusses what symptoms may indicate a person should see an orthopedic specialist. He explains how x-rays are commonly used for diagnosing foot and ankle problems, and describes a variety of conditions that may be identified in this way. Dr. McKibbin also describes some common treatment methods for a variety of issues that may be used effectively as an alternative to surgery. Dr. McKibbin concludes this podcast by explaining the importance of establishing a diagnosis before proceeding with treatment. (Source: MUSC Bone ...
Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Orthopedic Care: Arthritis in the Feet
Dr. William McKibbin, assistant professor of orthopedics at the Medical University of South Carolina, discusses the common yet under-diagnosed problem of arthritis in the feet. He explains what different types of arthritis a patient may suffer from, as well as what types of treatment options are available. Dr. McKibbin also addresses the common question of how certain shoes may or may not affect the condition of the foot. (Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast)
Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Kyphosis and Scoliosis
Kyphosis and scoliosis are chronic, deforming conditions of the spine that cause pain and loss of mobility. Dr. Bart Sachs describes those conditions, and the traditional open surgical techniques used to treat them. (Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast)
Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Spine: Chronic Conditions and Motion-Sparing Techniques
Dr. Bart Sachs has been a pioneer in the use of motion-sparing techniques for chronic conditions of the spine. He describes those techniques and their benefits in this podcast. (Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast)
Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Lupus: A Patient's Perspective
Sheila Murphy, a patient living with lupus, discusses her experience with lupus and describes two MUSC clinical studies in which she is a participant. She explains the importance of clinical study volunteers in helping to forward the goal of effective lupus treatment. Ms. Murphy also notes the excellent care she receives at MUSC both through clinical trials and as a patient in general. (Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast)
Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Lupus: Vitamin D – An Environmental Factor
Dr. Diane Kamen, an expert in rheumatology, talks about her interest in studying and treating lupus. She explains the mechanism by which lupus causes related symptoms and describes research areas of particular importance. Dr. Kamen discusses the early role of investigators at MUSC in studying the connection between lupus and vitamin D deficiency amongst the Gullah community in South Carolina. She concludes this podcast with mention of current clinical research under way at MUSC. (Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast)
Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
