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  • Achondroplasia and Morquio Syndrome Update Achondroplasia and Morquio Syndrome Update, William Mackenzie, MD, 2018, Video

    In this video, Dr. William Mackenzie gives an update on Achondroplasia and Morquio Syndrome. In the first segment, Dr. Mackenzie talks about the genetic basis of achondroplasia and the associated physical exam findings. The second segment of the video discusses the characteristics of Morquio syndrome.

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  • Assessing Foot Flexibility: Part 01 (Intro & Subtalar Mobility) Assessing Foot Flexibility: Part 01 (Intro & Subtalar Mobility), Vince Mosca, MD, 2014, Video

    In the first segment on assessing foot flexibility, Dr. Vince Mosca demonstrates how to assess subtalar joint motion and provides tips on how to isolate the subtalar joint.

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  • Assessing Foot Flexibility: Part 02 (Toe Standing) Assessing Foot Flexibility: Part 02 (Toe Standing), Vince Mosca, MD, 2014, Video

    In the second segment on assessing foot flexibility, Dr. Vince Mosca demonstrates how the valgus hindfoot converts to varus with toe standing.

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  • Assessing Foot Flexibility: Part 03 (Silfverskiold) Assessing Foot Flexibility: Part 03 (Silfverskiold), Vince Mosca, MD, 2014, Video

    In the third segment on assessing foot flexibility, Dr. Vince Mosca demonstrates how to perform the Silfverskiold test to assess for the presence of a heel cord contracture.

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  • Assessing Foot Flexibility: Part 04 (Toe Raise “Jack” Test) Assessing Foot Flexibility: Part 04 (Toe Raise “Jack” Test), Vince Mosca, MD, 2014, Video

    In the fourth segment on assessing foot flexibility, Dr. Vince Mosca demonstrates the toe raise test to assess subtalar joint flexibility.

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  • Assessing Foot Flexibility: Part 05 (Modified Coleman Block Test) Assessing Foot Flexibility: Part 05 (Modified Coleman Block Test), Vince Mosca, MD, 2014, Video

    In the fifth and final segment on assessing foot flexibility, Dr. Vince Mosca demonstrates the Coleman block test to assess if the varus deformity in a cavovarus foot is flexible or rigid.

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  • Back Pain In Children: Part 01 Back Pain In Children: Part 01, Amr Abdelgawad, MD, 2014, Video

    In the first segment on back pain in children, Dr. Amr Abdelgawad provides a discussion on the common causes and general management of back pain in children.

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  • Back Pain In Children: Part 02 Back Pain In Children: Part 02, Amr Abdelgawad, MD, 2014, Video

    In this second segment on back pain in children, Dr. Amr Abdelgawad provides a discussion on what cases of back pain in children can be managed by primary care and those that require referral to an orthopedic surgeon.

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  • Barlow’s Test Barlow’s Test, Amr Abdelgawad, MD, 2013, Video

    In this video, Dr. Amr Abdelgawad describes how to perform the Barlow test and an example of a positive test.

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  • Bone Infection (Osteomyelitis) In Children Bone Infection (Osteomyelitis) In Children, Amr Abdelgawad, MD, 2013, Video

    In this video, Dr. Amr Abdelgawad describes osteomyelitis (bone infection) in children. It outlines the pathology, clinical presentation, and treatment of acute and chronic osteomyelitis. It also provides indications for referral to an orthopaedic surgeon.

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  • Brachymetatarsia Brachymetatarsia, Amr Abdelgawad, MD, 2016, Video

    In this video, Dr. Amr Abdelgawad describes the clinical presentation and management of brachymetatarsia.

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  • Clubfoot / Talipes Equinovarus (TEV) Clubfoot / Talipes Equinovarus (TEV), Amr Abdelgawad, MD, 2013, Video

    In this video, Dr. Amr Abdelgawad, describes the etiology, clinical presentation, incidence, types, and management of clubfoot.

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  • Curly Toes Curly Toes, Amr Abdelgawad, MD, 2014, Video

    In this video, Dr. Amr Abdelgawad describes the pathology, clinical presentation, and treatment of curly toe.

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  • DDH Physical Exam DDH Physical Exam, Dalia Sepúlveda, MD, 2015, Video

    In this video, Dr. Dalia Sepúlveda demonstrates the physical exam for developmental dysplasia of the hip in a child.

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  • DDH Webinar: Part 01 [Diagnosis & Early Management] DDH Webinar: Part 01 [Diagnosis & Early Management], IHDIOnline, 2016, Video

    In the first segment from the hip dysplasia session during the December 2015 International Pediatric Orthopaedic Symposium, the moderators discuss the diagnosis and early management of hip dysplasia in the child.

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  • DDH X-Ray Evaluation DDH X-Ray Evaluation, Dalia Sepúlveda, MD, 2015, Video

    In this video, Dr. Dalia Sepúlveda presents the radiographic evaluation of developmental dysplasia of the hip.

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  • Evaluating Intoeing In Children Evaluating Intoeing In Children, Lynn Staheli, MD, 2013, Video

    In this video, Dr. Lynn Staheli describes a method for evaluating intoeing in children, the natural history of this condition, and common causes.

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  • Evaluation Of Back Pain In Children & Adolescents [Complete Discussion] Evaluation Of Back Pain In Children & Adolescents [Complete Discussion], Wally Krengel, 2014, Video

    In this video, Dr. Wally Krengel summarizes how to identify and treat various types of back pain in children.

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  • Femoral Anteversion Examination Femoral Anteversion Examination, Cristian Artigas, MD, 2015, Video

    In this video, Dr. Cristian Artigas demonstrates how to evaluate for femoral anteversion.

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  • Fibular Hemimelia Podiatry Fibular Hemimelia Podiatry, Advanced Foot & Ankle Center Of San Diego, 2010, Video

    This video demonstrates the gait exam of a child with fibular hemimelia.

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  • Flat Foot (Pes Planus) In Children Flat Foot (Pes Planus) In Children, Amr Abdelgawad, MD, 2013, Video

    In this video, Dr. Amr Abdelgawad provides a comprehensive overview on pes planus in children. He provides a discussion on normal development, physiological and pathological causes of pes planus, as well as tarsal coalition.

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  • Gowers’ Sign [Example] Gowers’ Sign [Example], Pradeep Kini, 2009, Video

    This video provides an example of Gowers’ sign, a physical examination finding found in children with proximal muscle weakness from Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

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  • Hand Exam: Part 01 (Introduction & Superficial Exam) Hand Exam: Part 01 (Introduction & Superficial Exam), Douglas Hanel, MD, 2014, Video

    In the first segment on the physical exam of the hand, Dr. Douglas Hanel provides an overview of the surface anatomy of the hand.

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  • Hand Exam: Part 02 (Tendon Compartments Exam) Hand Exam: Part 02 (Tendon Compartments Exam), Douglas Hanel, MD, 2014, Video

    In the second segment on the physical exam of the hand, Dr. Douglas Hanel examines the tendon compartments.

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  • Hand Exam: Part 03 (Motor Exam) Hand Exam: Part 03 (Motor Exam), Douglas Hanel, MD, 2014, Video

    In the third segment on the physical exam of the hand, Dr. Douglas Hanel demonstrates the motor exam.

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  • Hand Exam: Part 04 (Motor Neuro Exam) Hand Exam: Part 04 (Motor Neuro Exam), Douglas Hanel, MD, 2014, Video

    In the fourth segment on the physical exam of the hand, Dr. Douglas Hanel demonstrates the motor neuro exam.

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  • Hand Exam: Part 05 (Sensory Neuro Exam) Hand Exam: Part 05 (Sensory Neuro Exam), Douglas Hanel, MD, 2014, Video

    In the fifth and final segment on the physical exam of the hand, Dr. Douglas Hanel demonstrates the sensory neuro exam.

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  • Hip Examination Hip Examination, Estefania Birrer Gonzalez, MD, 2015, Video

    In this video, Dr. Estefania Birrer Gonzalez demonstrates the physical examination of the hip.

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  • How To Measure The Scoliosis (Cobb) Angle How To Measure The Scoliosis (Cobb) Angle, Amr Abdelgawad, 2014, Video

    In this video, Dr. Amr Abdelgawad demonstrates how to measure the Cobb angle using spinal radiographs and how to grade skeletal maturity using the Risser classification.

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  • Infant Hip Exam For Professionals Infant Hip Exam For Professionals, Kevin Windisch, MD, 2010, Video

    In this video, Dr. Kevin Windisch demonstrates the infant hip exam including Ortolani and Barlow maneuvers.

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  • Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Vince Mosca, MD, 2013, Video

    In this video, Dr. Vince Mosca gives an overview of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. He provides a visual pneumonic for organizing the signs, symptoms, physical exam findings, and laboratory findings of the condition.

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  • Myths & Facts About Medical Scan Radiation Myths & Facts About Medical Scan Radiation, Kenneth Gundle, MD, 2013, Video

    In this video, Dr. Kenneth Gundle provides a quick rundown on the myths and facts of radiation exposure from medical imaging.

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  • Neglected Clubfoot Neglected Clubfoot, Penny N., 2012, PDF

    Penny N.
    Article. Techniques in Orthopaedics. 2005. 20(2):153–166.
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  • Normal Gait Of A 9 Year-Old Boy Normal Gait Of A 9 Year-Old Boy, Matías Sepúlveda Oviedo, MD, 2015, Video

    This video demonstrates the normal gait in a 9-year-old child.

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  • One-Minute Screening Exam One-Minute Screening Exam, Lynn Staheli, MD, 2013, Video

    In this video, Dr. Lynn Staheli describes the importance of performing a brief screening exam in children.

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  • Ortolani’s Test Ortolani’s Test, Amr Abdelgawad, MD, 2013, Video

    In this video, Dr. Amr Abdelgawad demonstrates the proper method for performing the Ortolani maneuver to evaluate for a dislocated hip. He also provides two examples of newborns with a positive Ortolani sign.

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  • Osgood Schlatter Disease Osgood Schlatter Disease, Amr Abdelgawad, MD, 2014, Video

    In this video, Dr. Amr Abdelgawad discusses the pathology, radiographic findings, and treatment of Osgood Schlatter disease.

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  • Pediatric Spine Exam Pediatric Spine Exam, Cristian Artigas, MD, 2015, Video

    In this video, Dr. Cristian Artigas demonstrates the pediatric spine exam.

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  • Perthes Disease Examination Perthes Disease Examination, Dalia Sepúlveda, MD, 2015, Video

    In this video, Dr. Dalia Sepúlveda demonstrates the physical exam of the hip in a child with Perthes disease.

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  • Physical Findings In ACL Injury In Adolescents Physical Findings In ACL Injury In Adolescents, Amr Abdelgawad, MD, 2014, Video

    In this video, Dr. Amr Abdelgawad discusses the physical examination findings of an adolescent with an ACL injury. He includes video recordings of positive anterior drawer test and Lachman test in a patient with an ACL tear.

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  • Practice Of Pediatric Orthopaedics Practice Of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Staheli L, 2012, PDF

    Staheli L
    Book. 2008. GHO Publications. 446 Pages.
    Originally published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2001.
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  • Principles Of Management Of Neuromuscular Disorders In Children Principles Of Management Of Neuromuscular Disorders In Children, Lynn Staheli, MD, 2013, Video

    In this video, Dr. Lynn Staheli provides 12 management principles for neuromuscular disorders in children.

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  • Residual Neck Shortening – What are the available options? Residual Neck Shortening – What are the available options?, Theddy Slongo, MD, 2018, Video

    In this video, Dr. Theddy Slongo, discusses the surgical options for residual neck shortening of the femoral neck.

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  • Ritual Of The Bedside Exam Ritual Of The Bedside Exam, Khan Academy, 2011, Video

    In this video, Dr. Abraham Verghese describes the ritual of the bedside exam with a discussion on the history and patient-provider relationship.

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  • Standards In Pediatric Orthopaedics: Tables, Charts, And Graphs Illustrating Growth Standards In Pediatric Orthopaedics: Tables, Charts, And Graphs Illustrating Growth, Hensinger R, 2012, PDF

    Hensinger R
    Book. 2008. GHO Publications. 408 Pages.
    Originally published by Raven Press Books, 1986.
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  • Standing Lower Limb Alignment Standing Lower Limb Alignment, Cristian Artigas, MD, 2015, Video

    In this video, Dr. Cristian Artigas demonstrates how to measure and evaluate lower extremity alignment in children.

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  • The Knee Exam In A Patient With An ACL Tear The Knee Exam In A Patient With An ACL Tear, Gregory Schmale, MD, 2017, Video

    In this video, Dr. Gregory Schmale demonstrates the physical exam findings of an ACL tear.

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  • The Quick Rotational Profile Exam The Quick Rotational Profile Exam, Tom Jinguji, MD, 2013, Video

    In this video, Dr. Tom Jinguji demonstrates the rotational profile exam for the evaluation of in-toeing children.

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  • Toe Standing Test For Flexible Flatfoot Toe Standing Test For Flexible Flatfoot, Estefania Birrer Gonzalez, MD, 2015, Video

    In this video, Dr. Estefania Birrer Gonzalez demonstrates how to perform the toe standing test for flexible flatfoot in children.

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  • Understanding & Analyzing Gait For The Clinician: Part 01 [Introduction To Series] Understanding & Analyzing Gait For The Clinician: Part 01 [Introduction To Series], Michael Sussman, MD, 2018, Video

    In this video, Dr. Michael Sussman introduces a series of videos on understanding and analyzing children’s gait.

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  • Understanding & Analyzing Gait For The Clinician: Part 02 [Patient Assessment] Understanding & Analyzing Gait For The Clinician: Part 02 [Patient Assessment], Michael Sussman, MD, 2018, Video

    In this second segment of the series, Dr. Michael Sussman discusses how to perform a targeted physical examination to assess the child’s gait.

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  • Understanding & Analyzing Gait For The Clinician: Part 03 [Intro To Computer-Based 3-D Analysis] Understanding & Analyzing Gait For The Clinician: Part 03 [Intro To Computer-Based 3-D Analysis], Michael Sussman, MD, 2018, Video

    In the third part of the video series, Dr. Michael Sussman, provides an overview on 3-D gait analysis, how it is completed, and what types of information this can provide the clinician.

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  • Understanding & Analyzing Gait For The Clinician: Part 04 [Basic Musculoskeletal Biomechanics] Understanding & Analyzing Gait For The Clinician: Part 04 [Basic Musculoskeletal Biomechanics], Michael Sussman, MD, 2018, Video

    In the fourth part of the video series, Dr. Michael Sussman describes the biomechanics of gait.

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  • Understanding & Analyzing Gait For The Clinician: Part 05 [The Gait Cycle] Understanding & Analyzing Gait For The Clinician: Part 05 [The Gait Cycle], Michael Sussman, MD, 2018, Video

    In the fifth part of the video series, Dr. Michael Sussman discusses the components of the gait cycle including the swing and stance phase as well as how to analyze gait in multiple planes.

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  • Understanding & Analyzing Gait For The Clinician: Part 06A [Normal Movement Joint By Joint] Understanding & Analyzing Gait For The Clinician: Part 06A [Normal Movement Joint By Joint], Michael Sussman, MD, 2018, Video

    In the sixth part of the video series, Dr. Michael Sussman discusses the normal motion of the hip, pelvis, knee, and ankle during gait.

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  • Understanding & Analyzing Gait For The Clinician: Part 06B [Coronal & Axial Plane] Understanding & Analyzing Gait For The Clinician: Part 06B [Coronal & Axial Plane], Michael Sussman, MD, 2018, Video

    In the seventh and final part of the video series, Dr. Michael Sussman discusses the evaluation of gait in the coronal and axial plane.

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  • Upper Limb Exam: Part 01 (Intro & Screening) Upper Limb Exam: Part 01 (Intro & Screening), Douglas Hanel, MD, 2014, Video

    In this first segment on the physical exam of the upper extremity, Dr. Douglas Hanel covers the basics of the screening exam.

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  • Upper Limb Exam: Part 02 (Neuro Cervical Root Exam) Upper Limb Exam: Part 02 (Neuro Cervical Root Exam), Douglas Hanel, MD, 2014, Video

    In this second segment on the physical exam of the upper extremity, Dr. Douglas Hanel demonstrates the neurologic exam. He describes the sensory and motor innervation of the C5 – T1 nerve roots.

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  • Upper Limb Exam: Part 03 (Shoulder Exam) Upper Limb Exam: Part 03 (Shoulder Exam), Douglas Hanel, MD, 2014, Video

    In this third segment on the physical exam of the upper extremity, Dr. Douglas Hanel demonstrates the shoulder exam.

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  • Upper Limb Exam: Part 04 (Elbow Exam) Upper Limb Exam: Part 04 (Elbow Exam), Douglas Hanel, MD, 2014, Video

    In this fourth segment on the physical exam of the upper extremity, Dr. Douglas Hanel demonstrates the elbow exam.

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  • Upper Limb Exam: Part 05 (Forearm Exam) Upper Limb Exam: Part 05 (Forearm Exam), Douglas Hanel, MD, 2014, Video

    In this fifth and final segment on the physical exam of the upper extremity, Dr. Douglas Hanel demonstrates the forearm examination.

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  • Upper Limb Examination Upper Limb Examination, Matías Sepúlveda Oviedo, MD, 2015, Video

    In this video, Dr. Matías Sepúlveda Oviedo demonstrates the examination of the upper limb, focused on evaluating range of motion.

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  • X-Ray Sequence Of Perthes Disease X-Ray Sequence Of Perthes Disease, Dalia Sepúlveda, 2015, Video

    In this video, Dr. Dalia Sepúlveda demonstrates the radiographic progression of Perthes disease.

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