ITOSA is a branch of IITOS for medical students, responsible to provide resources and training to aspiring orthopaedic trainees within the Republic of Ireland.
We've extended our committee application deadline until Wednesday May 25th! You can find out more about each available position and apply using this link: https://t.co/n46RV20T0U Good luck to everyone applying!
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week - our ‘Lifestyle & Support’ website section has launched. Trainee experiences/ advice on topics ALL our members will benefit from checking out. More ideas for content welcome! @bota_uk@BritOrthopaedic@WomenSurgeonsUK
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The term "rollback" describes posterior movement of the tibiofemoral contact point with knee motion from extension to flexion allowing for increased knee flexion by avoiding impingement.
Learn more about Knee Biomechanics on our podcast. #orthotwitter https://t.co/v2OUiuY2dN
Most pediatric forearm fractures can be treated non-op with closed reduction & cast immobilization. Studies show short arm casts for distal both bone forearm fractures are as effective as long arm casts.
Learn more on our podcast. #orthotwitter https://t.co/bh3YVXmD1c
NOCA is delighted to announce that Tallaght University Hospital has become the 10th hospital to roll out the Irish National Orthopaedic Register. The first patients were entered onto INOR this morning in pre-op assessment and theatre. Press release here: https://t.co/SfjS1x1cbT
Hi ortho residents and aspiring orthopaedic surgeons. We’ve made a FREE on line learning tool. It’s #netflixfororthopedics hoping to get as many of you to watch and feedback & maybe collaborate.
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All our Examination Articles come with an OSCE Checklist to help with your revision, free to download!
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During open release to restore elbow flexion, the posterior band of the medial collateral ligament and posterior capsule are the focus of release.
Learn more about Elbow Anatomy & Biomechanics on our DAILY Orthobullets podcast. #orthotwitter https://t.co/nMzo5ApleZ
A Trendelenburg gait is caused by gluteus medius weakness. Gluteus medius is innervated by L5. Therefore a L5/S1 far lateral disc herniation could cause this condition.
Learn more about the Lower Extremity Spine & Neuro Exam on our podcast. #orthotwitter https://t.co/ofxdkEuNMt
Get excited for our first ever Sims Specialties week!! This three day event is aimed especially at our Res years where they can take part in emergency medicine simulations pertaining to the specialties of Psychiatry, Paediatrics, General practice and Medicine for the elderly!🚑
The new shape of a surgical career
Prof. @dmcsurg and Prof. David Healy will chair a virtual #RCSICharter symposium with experts from Ireland, UK and USA.
Join us on 21 April: https://t.co/4YH6HAw37j