Orthopod THOR
Orthopod THOR
Orthopod The aberdeen and rheumatology society
The Aberdeen Orthopaedic and Rheumatology committee (THOR) presents... ORTHOPOD OrthoPod is a podcast ran by Aberdeen University Medical Students who have an interest in orthopaedics and rheumatology. Each episode will cover bitesize revision material for those preparing for exams. Disclaimer: We are a student led organisation. All information provided in this series is for educational purpose only. This podcast should not replace the advice of a qualified health profession. The students who created this podcast are third and fifth year medical students.
Hand Problems
This weeks episode with Sophie is specifically on hand problems. We will talk about conditions such as trigger finger, ganglions and Dupuytren's disease, their causes and how they are managed. 
Nov 23, 2021
5 min
Shoulder Problems
This weeks episode with Eleanor is all about Shoulder problems. We will look at fractures, dislocations, frozen shoulder. subacromial impingement, rotator cuff tear and arthritis and how these are treated. 
Nov 7, 2021
8 min
Bone Growth, Injury and Repair
This weeks episode is with Sophie, where we will talk about how bone grows, remodels and repairs after injury. 
Oct 19, 2021
7 min
Ligament Injuries and Repair
This weeks episode is with Eleanor talking about the growth, injury and repair of ligaments. 
Oct 11, 2021
5 min
Tendon Injuries and Repair
This weeks episode is with Sophie talking about the anatomy of tendons, tendinopathy and tendon repair. 
Oct 3, 2021
3 min
Nerve Injury and Repair
This episode with Eleanor will cover the anatomy of peripheral nerves, discuss the various types of nerve injury and how these can be repaired.
Sep 28, 2021
12 min
Embryology of the Musculoskeletal System
This weeks episode with Sophie explains the development of the musculoskeletal system. I recommend you use a diagram of the embryonic germ layers while listening to this episode.
Sep 20, 2021
3 min
Joints and Synovial Fluid
This weeks episode with Eleanor will be discussing the anatomy of joints and the synovial fluid. 
Sep 12, 2021
6 min