DDH - the latest guidelines

DDH is a condition full of grey areas and controversies - who needs screening? How, and when? Pavlik harness or rigid splint? When do you repeat the scan? Closed or open reduction? Osteotomy or not?...

Getting the answers "right" is not just a question of recalling the facts...it's about presenting your thoughts in a manner that sounds professional, considered and thoughtful. This podcast discusses all these issues and gives you the pointers you need.

You can book a place on Orthopaedic Research UK's one-day revision course in paediatric orthopaedics for the FRCS (Orth) exam here:

‘Paeds in one day’ FRCS (Tr & Orth) revision course | 25 March 2023 — Orthopaedic Research UK (oruk.org)

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Tips for passing the paediatric orthopaedic FRCS (Orth) exam

Passing the paediatric orthopaedic part of the FRCS (Orth) exam is a real challenge, given the complexity of the conditions and the fact that for many candidates, opportunites for clinical experience are limited. These podcasts complement the intensive one day revision course in paediatric orthopaedics run by Orthopaedic Research UK (https://oruk.org/upcoming-events/paeds-in-one-day-oruk-intensive-online-frcs-orth-revision-course-for-paediatric-orthopaedics/). Using interviews with great teachers, examiners, successful candidates and others, we discuss preparation for the exam, structuring paediatric viva questions logically, the marking scheme and how to score well, how to answer questions about controversial areas of practice, and the common pitfalls to avoid.

About your host

Gavin Spence

Gavin Spence is a paediatric orthopaedic surgeon at Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery In Dubai. He previously worked as a consultant at Evelina London Children's Hospital and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. He has run many educational courses for healthcare professionals over the years. He was the British Orthopaedics Trainees Association Trainer of the Year in 2019.