Educational Resources

Educational Resources

Basic Surgical Skills Videos
Burns
CORE Program
Evidence Based Surgery
Evidence Based Orthopaedics
General Surgery Grand Rounds
General Surgery Senior Sessions
General Surgery Suggested Readings
Morbidity and Mortality
Orthopedic General Lectures
Orthopedic Grand Rounds
Orthopedic Oncology Lectures
Orthopedic Pediatric Lectures
PDF Online Books
PDF "Must Have" Documents
Principles of Surgery - Lectures
Trauma

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Basic Surgical Skills Videos

Holding Forceps
Instrument Clamp
Instrument Tie
Knot Deeply Placed
Mesenteric Vessel Ligation
Needle Holding Position
One Handed Surgical Knot
Scalpel Blade Handling
Scalpel Holding and Cutting
Skin Suture Mattress
Skin Suture Simple
Surgeons Knot

Burns

Initial Assessment and Management
Airway & Inhalation Injury
Shock & Fluid Resuscitation
Wound Management
Electric Injury
Chemical Burns
Pediatric Burn Injuries
Stabilization, Transfer, and Transport

CORE Program

Changing surgical practice through knowledge transfer: misconceptions and opportunities - Dr. Simunovic
Research for Dummies - Dr. Lovrics
Data Management - Dr. Farrokhyar
Principles and Practice of Evidence-Based Medicine: Grant Writing - Dr. Bhandari
Research in Surgical Education: Qualitative Research - What is it? - Dr. Dath (Oct. 4, 2006)
Sample Size Determination by Dr. Kahnamoui
Observational Studies

Evidence Based Surgery

How to Assess a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) In Surgery, Jun 2004
How to Perform a Literature Search, Apr 2003
How to Use a Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis, Feb 2004
How to Use an Article About a Diagnostic Test, Feb 2001
How to Use an Article Evaluating Surgical Interventions, Apr 2001
How to Use an Article on Economic Analysis, Oct 2001
How to Use an Article Reporting Population-Based Volume-Outcome Relationships in Surgery
Self-audit and Practice Appraisal for Surgeons, Feb 2005
Data Management by Dr. Farrokhyar, October 12, 2005
Sample Size Calculation by Dr. Farrokhyar, December 14, 2005
Preparing Reports for Publications And Responding to Reviewers' Comments by Gordon Guyatt and Brian Haynes

Evidence Based Orthopaedics

Critical Analysis Literature Review
Introducing Levels of Evidence to The Journal
User's Guide to the Orthopaedic Literature. How to Use a Systematic Literature Review
User's Guide to the Orthopaedic Literature. How to Use an Article About a Surgical Therapy
User's Guide to the Orthopaedic Literature. How to Use an Article About Prognosis
User's Guide to the Surgical Literature. How to Use an Article About a Diagnostic Test
Meta-Analyses in Orthopaedic Surgery. A Systematic Review of Their Methodologies
Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics. An Orthopaedic Primer
Designing, Conducting, and Evaluating Journal Clubs in Orthopaedic Surgery
Evidence-Based Orthopaedics: A Primer
Finding Current Evidence: Search Strategies and Common Databases
Glossary of Evidence-Based Orthopaedic Terminology
Experimental Design. B-error in the Orthopaedic Literature

General Surgery Grand Rounds

A Comparison of Letrozole and Tamoxifen in Postmenopausal Women with Early Breast Cancer (2005) NEJM
Lobular Neoplasia on Core-Needle Biopsy - Clinical Significance (2003) American Cancer Society

General Surgery Senior Sessions

Bergman JJ (2001) Postoperative Bile Duct Stenosis
Kaffes AJ (2005) Impact of Endoscopic Intervention
Strawberg SM (1995) Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ of the Breast
Management of Ductal Carcinoma in Situ of the Breast: A Clinical Practice Guideline (CCO DCIS Guideline 2006)
Liver Masses by Dr. Jaffar Alkhuzaie

General Surgery Suggested Readings

Schrock TR (1992) The Endosurgery Evolution - No Place For Sacred Cows
ACS September 2006
ACS October 2006

Morbidity and Mortality

Importance of Clinical Suspicion (Dr. Rabinovich)
Triage, Communication and Timing (Dr. Rabinovich)

Orthopedic General Lectures

Compartment Syndrome (Dr. Kwee)
Syndesmosis Injuries (Dr. Rabinovich)
Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head (Dr. Ayeni)
Supracondylar Humerus (Dr. Rajaratnam), January 26, 2005
Fractures of the femoral diaphysis (Dr. Ghert), Oct 4, 2005
The Closed Treatment of Fractures, Traction and Casting (Dr. Ghert), Oct 4, 2005
Cervical Spondylosis by Dr. Bajammal, December 20, 2002
Chronic Osteomyelitis by Dr. Bajammal, September 15, 2004
Ligamentous and Tendon Injuries about the Ankle by Dr. Bajammal, December 8, 2004
Spinal Infection by Dr. Bajammal
Spinal Metastases by Dr. Bajammal
Blood Supply to the Femoral Head by Dr. Husain
Forearm Tendon Transfers by Dr. Williams, March 2, 2006
Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Fractures and Dislocations by Dr. Drew
Cervical Spine - Rollover Trauma
Scaphoid Fractures by Dr. Walton, August 1, 2006
Distal Humeral Fractures by Dr. Kwee, August 22, 2006
Upper Cervical Trauma by Dr. Bajammal, July 31, 2006
Spinal Tumors by Dr. Bajammal, September 18, 2006
Knee Dislocations by Dr. Ayeni, September 21, 2006
Subluxations and Dislocations About The Glenohumeral Joint by Dr. Rabinovich
The Shoulder and Its Instability by Dr. Husain
Knee Dislocation & ABI, Compartment Measurement Tools by Dr. Bajammal
Knee Dislocations and Extensor Mechanism Disruptions by Dr. Mandel, February 7, 2007
SLAC and SNAC of the Wrist by Dr. Husain
ACL Double vs Single Bundle Reconstruction
Fractures by Dr. Husain
Meniscal Repair by Dr. Husain, May 12, 2004
Spine Trauma by Dr. Walton, April 20, 2006
The Meniscus with Cases by Dr. Ogilvie, May 12, 2007
Fact or Fiction in Total Joint Infections by Dr. Husain, September 2007

Orthopedic Grand Rounds

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction by Dr. Alexander, June 22, 2001
Spinal Infections BY Dr. Boucher, October 18, 2001
Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures by Dr. Boucher, December 19, 2001
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (Dr. Rabinovich)
Arthroplasty for Acute Hip Fractures (Dr. Aziz)
Bisphophonates and Metastatic Bone Disease (Dr. Chan)
Congenital Spine Deformity (Dr. Peterson)
Dysfunction of the Tibialis Posterior Tendon (Dr. Husain)
Elbow Arthroplasty (Dr. Mandel), August 24, 2005
Idiopathic Scoliosis 1 (Dr. Peterson)
Idiopathic Scoliosis 2 (Dr. Peterson)
Synovial Sarcoma (Dr. Gandhi)
Tibialis Posterior Tendonitic (Dr. Dale)
Total Elbow Arthroplasty (Dr. Gharsaa), August 24, 2005
Septic Arthritis and Osteomyelitis (Dr. Patenall)
Balloon Kyphoplasty for Vertebral Compression Fractures (Dr. Drew), Sept 14, 2005
Lumbar Lateral Spinal Stenosis (Dr. Denkers), September 28, 2005
Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Patients with Pelvic Trauma (Dr. Anderson), Oct 4, 2005
Benign Aggressive Tumours of Bone (Dr. Ghert) October 12, 2005
Giant Cell Tumour of Bone (Dr. Wong) October 12, 2005
Neonatal MSK Exam by Dr. Gandhi, October 19, 2005
Achilles Tendinosis and Rupture by Dr. Rakem, October 26, 2005
Complications of Proximal Humerus Fractures by Dr. Aziz, November 2, 2005
Elbow Instability by Dr. Alsaleh, November 16, 2005
Ligament Injuries Around the Elbow by Dr. Rajaratnam, November 16, 2005
Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty by Dr. Williams, November 23, 2005
Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty by Dr. Bassi
Polyethylene Wear in Total Hip Replacement by Dr. Bassi, November 30, 2005
Concepts of Locked Plating for Supracondylar Femur Fractures by Dr. Petrisor, December 14, 2005- The Discogram by Dr. Bednar, December 21, 2005
Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease by Dr. Bajammal, December 21, 2005
The mineral content of bone by Dr. Schwarcz, January 11, 2006
Ankylosing Spondylitis by Dr. Gandhi, January 11, 2006
Fungal Infection in Total Joint Arthroplasty by Dr. Al-Sahan, January 18, 2006
Patella Dislocation by Dr. Wong, February 1, 2006
Hallux Valgus Complications by Dr. Wong, April 19, 2006
Calcaneal Fractures by Dr. Gharsaa
Scaphoid Non-Union by Dr. Gyomorey, May 3, 2006
Rotator Cuff Repair by Dr. Bajammal, May 31, 2006
Pediatric Spondylolysis and OCD - By Dr. Alsaleh, June 7, 2006
Scoliosis in CP by Dr. Al-Harbi, July 12, 2006
Nonunions by Dr. Wong, July 19, 2006
Periprosthetic Femur Fractures by Dr. Gamble, June 28, 2006
Achilles Tendon Rupture Debate - Operative vs. Nonoperative, July 5, 2006
DRUJ Problems by Dr. Mandel, August 9, 2006
DRUJ Instability by Dr. Gharsaa, August 9, 2006
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy by Dr. Shawush, August 16, 2006
DDH by Dr. Al-Mutair, August 23, 2006
Avascular Necrosis by Dr. Taromi, Sept 20, 2006
Scapholunate Dissociation by Dr. Bajammal, October 11, 2006
Acetabular Reconstruction for Metastatic Bone Disease by Dr. Ghert, November 15, 2006
Acetabular Reconstruction for Metastatic Bone Disease by Dr. Walton, November 15, 2006
Timing for Traumatic Spine Surgery by Dr. Zabtia, November 22, 2006
Trauma in Pediatrics by Dr. Taromi, December 13, 2006
SLAC Wrist Injury by Dr. Heather Brien, January 10, 2007
Carpal Kinematics by Dr. Vennettilli, January 10, 2007
Is Disc Surgery Helpful by Dr. Wong, January 24, 2007
Major Complications in Spine Surgery by Dr. Husain, January 31, 2007
Rickets by Dr. Ayeni, February 7, 2007
Lower Extremity Amputations by Dr. Grad, February 21, 2007
Lower Limb Amputations by Dr. Benmoftah, February 21, 2007
Modular Restoration Stems in THA by Dr. Gyomorey, February 28, 2007
Distal Tibial Fractures by Dr. Kwee, March 21, 2007
Hip Pain in Young by Dr. Zabtia, May 16, 2007
Tibial Lesions in Children by Dr. Ghert, May 23, 2007
Sagittal Alignment of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine by Dr. Lopez, May 2, 2007
Hip Pain - Other Causes by Dr. Adili, May 2007
Infections in Total Joint Arthroplasty by Dr. de Beer, April 25, 2007
THR Cup-Cage Reconstruction by Dr. Zalzal, June 6, 2007
Acetabular Bone Defects and Cage Reconstruction by Dr. Zalzal, June 6, 2007
ACL Form and Function by Dr. Vennettilli, June 20, 2007
ACL Update by Dr. Ogilvie, June 20, 2007
Shoulder Arthroplasty by Dr. Walton, July 11, 2007
Osteobiologics in Orthopaedic Surgery by Dr. Yee, July 18, 2007
Infection in Arthroplasty by Dr. Zabtia, July 25, 2007
Metastatic Spinal Disease by Dr. Taromi, August 22, 2007
Hip Resurfacing by Dr. Whately, August 29, 2007
Radial Head Fractures by Dr. Kousa, September 5, 2007
Congenital Lower Leg Anomalies by Dr. Kwee, October 10, 2007
GraftJacket by Dr. Rabinovich, October 24, 2007

Orthopedic Oncology Lectures

Bone Tumors 101 (Dr. Husain)
Malignant Soft Tissue Tumours by Dr. Sterling, July 1999
Developmental Histology (Dr. Ghert)
Introduction to Orthopaedic Oncology (Dr. Ghert)
Understanding and Reading MRI (Dr. Ghert)
Skeletal Response to Injury (Dr. Ghert)
Assessment and Treatment of Nonunions (Dr. Ghert)
Skeletal Infections (Dr. Ghert), September 21, 2005
Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis (Dr. Ghert), September 28, 2005
Soft Tissue Tumors by Dr. Colterjohn, October 12, 2005
Benign Aggressive Bone Tumors Review by Dr. Williams
Benign Bone Tumors in Childhood by Dr. Patenall, July 30, 2005
OITE Oncology Imaging Review by Dr. Ghert
Chondrosarcoma by Dr. Rabinovich
Benign and Malignant Bone Forming Lesions by Dr. Ghert
Cartilage Forming Tumors by Dr. Venkateswaran, August 9, 2006
Eosinophilic Granuloma by Dr. Ghert, January 17, 2007
Eosinophilic Granuloma by Dr. Venkateswaran, January 17, 2007
Benign Bone Forming Lesions by Dr. Ali
Synovial Sarcoma by Dr. Al-Shakman, February 28, 2007
ABC and UBC by Dr. Badawi, April 25, 2007
Histology Images by Dr. Ghert
Tibial Lesions in Children by Dr. Rabinovich, May 23, 2007
Tumor Biopsy Principles by Dr. Rabinovich
Orthopaedic Oncology Workup by Dr. Rabinovich
Staging of Tumors, Neurofibromatosis Type 1, McCune-Albright Syndrome, by Dr. Walton, May 29, 2007
Principles of Oncological Surgery by Dr. Qutob, July 25, 2007
Medical Student Review - Bone and Soft Tissue Tumours
Primary Lymphoma of Bone by Dr. AlQahtani, August 15, 2007
Lipomatous Tumours of Soft Tissue by Dr. Abushiha, August 22, 2007
Lymphoma and Lipomatous Tumor Cases, August 29, 2007
Pagets Disease by Dr. Hickey
Malignant Lesions in Kids. Ewings and Osteosarcoma by Dr. Vennettilli, Sept 26, 2007

Orthopedic Pediatric Lectures

Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (Dr. Rabinovich)
Legg-Calves-Perthes Disease
Paediatric Lower Extremity Trauma (Dr. Williams)
Pediatric Sport Injuries by Dr. Bajammal, April 14, 2004
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis by Dr. Bajammal, February 14, 2004
Osteomyelitis in Children
Pediatric Femur Fractures by Dr. Masri, January 25, 2006
Arthrogryposis by Dr. Gyomorey
Pelvic Osteotomies by Dr. Williams
Fractures of the Ankle and Foot in Children by Dr. Peterson
Clubfoot by Dr. Walton

PDF Online Books

Atlas of Human Skeletal Anatomy
Clinical Tests for the Musculoskeletal System
Ethicon Basic Knots
Ethicon Wound Closure Manual
Guidelines for Antimicrobial Use - 2004
Handbook of Limited Use Drug Products - 2005
PDQ Histology 2003
PDQ Biochemistry 2001
PDQ Hematology 2002
PDQ Pharmacology 2002
PDQ Physiology 2002
PDQ Statistics 2003
Pediatric Intensive Care Medication Handbook - 2004
Plastic Surgery - Essentials for Students
Pocket Atlas of Radiographic Anatomy [55.9Mb]
SPSS Guide

PDF "Must Have" Documents

Orthopaedic - Ankle Exam by Dr. Mandel
Orthopaedic - Elbow Exam by Dr. Mandel
Orthopaedic - Hip Exam by Dr. Mandel
Orthopaedic - Knee Exam by Dr. Mandel
Orthopaedic - Medical History by Dr. Mandel
Orthopaedic - Shoulder Exam (Instability) by Dr. Mandel
Orthopaedic - Shoulder Exam (Rotator Cuff) by Dr. Mandel
Orthopaedic - Spine Exam by Dr. Mandel
Orthopaedic - Wrist Exam by Dr. Mandel
ACLS Algorithms
ACLS Review Article
Toronto Notes Reference Cards
Orthopedic - Spine History and Physical

Principles of Surgery - Lectures

Breast Reconstruction (Dr. Dal Cin)
Cardiology for Surgeons (Dr. Schwalm)
Diabetic Foot
Periooperative Assessment and Management of Cardiovascular Risk in Patients
Postoperative Complications a Surgeons Perspective (Dr. Dath)
Postoperative Fever, Wound Care and Pain Control (Dr. Husain)
Pressure Sore Primer for Surgein (Dr. Martin)
Steroids and Surgery (Dr. Prebtani)
Thrombocytopenia and thrombosis in the Surgical Patient (Dr. Lim)
Vascular Potpourri
Vascular Trauma
Venous Thromboembolism
Ventilators (Dr. Sne)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding (Dr. Pham)
Head injury (Dr. Crevier)
Guidelines for Perioperative Cardiovascular Evaluation for Noncardiac Surgery by AHA
Radiology of the Lower Limb
Radiology of the Pelvis and Genito-Urinary System
Nutrition Support in the Hospital Patient by Dr. Armstrong
Abdominal Pain in Children by Dr. Fitzgerald
Anatomy, Physiology and Philosophy of Breastfeeding
Antepartum Hemorrhage
Approach to Anemia
Atrial Fibrillation
Basic Fluid and Electrolytes
Basics of Coagulation
Birth Control Options
Chest Radiography
Coagulation Simplified
Diabetes Overview by Dr. Capes
Diverticular Disease of the Colon by Dr. Rabinovich
Diverticulitis by Dr. Conyers
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Genetics in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Gynecological Ultrasound
Hyperbilirubinemia in the Newborn by Dr.Rabinovich
Ischemic Colitis by Dr. Chan
Liver Cirrhosis
Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding by Dr. Rabinovich
Multiple Sclerosis
Myasthenia Gravis
Orthostatic Hypotension
Osteoarthritis a Clinical Primer
Osteomyelitis by Dr. Rabinovich
Pain Relief in Labour and Delivery by Dr. Choi
Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Pediatric Orthopaedic Basic Review
Pediatric Surgery by Dr. Fitzgerald
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Platelets Overview by Dr. Kelton
Postpartum Hemorrhage
Postural Hypotension by Dr. Rabinovich
Preterm Labour by Dr. Rabinovich
Sexually Transmitted Infections by Dr. Fishman
Shoulder Dystocia
Small Bowel Obstruction by Dr. Hanna
Suture Overview by Scott Harris
The Thyroid by Dr. Harper
Ultrasound Detection of Fetal Anomalies
Viral Meningitis
Canadian Lung Volume Reduction Surgery by Dr. Miller, Novermber 23, 2005
Peripheral Nerve Regeneration by Dr. Bain, December 14, 2005
Blood Pressure Control Following Acute Stroke, January 18, 2006
Fluid and Electrolyte Management of the Surgical Patient by Dr. Alkhuzaie, January 18, 2006
Review of Antimicrobials by Dr. MacLean, March 1, 2006
Neurosurgery Review by Dr. Kachur, April 24, 2006
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Pressure Ulcers
Infectious Disease Basics for Surgeons by Dr. Andrew Morris - October 18, 2006

Trauma

Abdominal Trauma (Dr. Alanezi)
Bladder and Urethral Rupture in Pelvic Ring Fractures (Dr. Shawush)
Brain Injury (Dr. Gillett)
Canadian C-Spine Rule
Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar Spine Clearance Protocol
C-Spine Injuries
Fat Embolism Syndrome (Dr. Rabinovich)
Genitourinary Trauma (Dr. Power)
HHS Spine Clearance Protocol (Ms. Antoni)
Management of Hemodynamically Unstable Patients with Pelvic Fracture (Dr. El-Sheikh)
Management of Pelvic Trauma (Dr. Rutledge)

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