Cut to Cure
Cut to Cure
Monash University Surgical Interest Group (MUSIG)
Welcome to 'Cut to Cure,' a podcast by the Monash University Surgical Interest Group (MUSIG) where we have discussions with leading surgeons about their journey through life, advice for medical students and junior doctors, the future of their specialties and much more. Get to know a little more about the people behind the scalpels!
A brief guide to acute surgical gynaecological presentations
In this episode, Jonty and Rory dive into two acute gynae presentations and discuss how to differentiate them and how they are then managed surgically.
Jul 8
20 min
Fracture Mini Series Part 2- Getting Humerus!
In this episode Jonty and Rory explore upper limb fractures including surgical management.
May 26
40 min
Talking Bulges: A High Yield Overview of Hernias
In this episode, Jonty and Rory dive into the high yield topic that is hernias (it is actually a very interesting topic!). They cover types, assessment and surgical repair.
May 13
27 min
Fracture Mini Series Part 1- Brace Yourself!
In part 1 of the fracture mini series, Jonty and Rory dive into all things wrist and forearm fractures. Forearm fracture mnemonic from the episode: For monteggia and galeazzi, we can use the mnemonic MUGR - Monteggia= proximal ulna, radius dislocation. Galeazzi = Distal radius fracture with distal ulna dislocation.
May 4
32 min
Vascular Surgery: An Interactive Case
This episode is an interactive case, diving into the complexities of managing an acute vascular emergency.
Apr 19
20 min
A Hole in the Bucket: An approach to Pleural Effusions
This is some high yield stuff- strap yourself in whilst Jonty and Rory uncover a super useful approach to Pleural Effusions!
Apr 10
31 min
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A strictured approach
In todays episode, Jonty and Rory dive into all things IBD, covering diagnosis, key features, management and high yield information for your exams!
Mar 24
32 min
Intracranial Insights: an overview of brain tumours
In this episode, Jonty and Rory look into brain tumours, exploring diagnosis and surgical management.
Mar 15
23 min
Suturing: The Uncut Overview
In this episode, Jonty and Rory talk all things cuts and stitches- how to assess, when to suture and when to pass to the surgical team!
Mar 8
27 min
Stones and Laser Beams: An Approach to Loin Pain
In this episode Jonty and Rory cover an approach to Loin Pain!As mentioned, please find the handy LOIN PAIN mnemonic below: L: Life-threateningThese are key red flag conditions you don’t want to miss:Bilateral urinary tract obstructionIs the pain bilateral?Urinary output?History of retention?O/E any masses?Cardinal cancer symptoms, LOW, FatigueUrosepsisFeverMental state FBERuptured ectopicPossibility of pregnancy?Urine/serum B-HCG + USO: Obstruction (most likely)StonesStrictures FunctionalI: InfectionPyelonephritisN: NeoplasmsRenal or otherP: Primary renalInfarctionPKDA: AAA/VascularSmoking, Hypertension, Metabolic syndromeI: Irradiated painThink GI + GynaeN: NeuroRadiculopathyS: SkeletalStrain
Feb 22
27 min
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