Novel Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs) are the only drugs demonstrated to modify the course of the rheumatoid arthritis and improve radiologic findings. There are 2 types of DMARDs: biologic and syntethic small molecules. Among the biologic DMARDs are tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-a) inhibitors; T-cell costimulatory blocking agents and B-cell depleting agents

Shoulder Anatomy Animated Tutorial

In this episode of eOrthopodTV, orthopaedic surgeon Randale C. Sechrest, MD narrates an animated tutorial on the basic anatomy of the shoulder.

Laparoscopic Lysis of Abdominal Adhesions

This 3D medical animation shows how adhesions in the abdomen may cause complications. These problems may include obstruction, twisting, and dislocating areas of the small intestine. Adhesions can be separated with laparoscopic instruments.

Tuberculosis and Hypervascularity video - Animation by Cal Shipley, M.D.

Infection of the lung by the tubercle bacillus with subsequent inflammation and hypervascularity in the lungs. Formation of hypervascular adhesions between the chest wall and lungs.

Inguinal hernia

 This 3D medical animation depicts the surgical repair of a direct, strangulated inguinal hernia. The animation of the surgery shows the placement of the laparascopic devices, location of the herniated abdominal mass, and placement of mesh graft to strengthen the fascia of the abdominal wall. ANCE00200

Surgical debridement

 This 3D animation provides an overview of how dead tissue can be removed from around a wound. Wounds can result from a variety of causes including: injuries, burns, bedsores, decubitus ulcers and infected surgical incisions. Dead tissue can delay wound healing and lead to infections.

Burns: Classification and Treatment

This 3D medical animation shows burns, which are skin injuries caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, or radiation. Types of burns are shown, including first-degree/superficial burns, second-degree/partial thickness burns, third-degree/full thickness burns, and fourth-degree burns. Treatments for burns are described, including antibiotic ointments, bandages, and medications such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen.