Training Videos
The Clinical Procedures Unit has produced seven training videos on surgical techniques including management of wounds, tendon and soft tissue injuries, head and spinal injuries as well as various fractures of the pelvis, upper and lower limbs. These videos are meant to be used for training purposes and demonstrate the management of the most common surgical emergencies. Please note that these videos are available only on CDs and not for download.
These 7 videos on surgical techniques at the district hospital are visual support to the manual developed by WHO on Surgical Care at the District Hospital. The videos are intended for general duty doctors in district hospitals and deal with orthopaedics and traumatology interventions.
General principles of wound management
Shows common causes of wounds, basic principles of wound care, repair of special structures, with advice on referral, skin grafting techniques, special situations including emergency amputations and open fractures.
Fracture management using traction and plaster
Shows principles of traction for treatment of fractures (skin and skeletal traction), applications to lower limb and skull, plasters, plastering materials and application of plaster, management of patients in plaster, plaster removal and rehabilitation.
Open fractures, tendon injuries and soft tissues injuries
Shows classification and treatment of open fractures, management of open fracture wounds, methods of stabilization of open fractures, tendon injuries, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, vascular trauma, diagnosis, treatment techniques and Volkmann’s ischaemia, split-skin grafting and management of hand injuries.
Fractures and dislocations of the upper limb
Shows functional anatomy, clinical diagnosis and treatment of upper limb fractures, complications, management of open fractures of the hand, diagnosis and management of dislocations of the upper limb joints.
Fractures and dislocations of the lower limb and pelvis
Shows classification and diagnosis of pelvic ring and lower limb injuries, complications and treatment, femur, patella including open fractures, tibia, ankle and foot, dislocations of the hip, knee, ankle and foot.
Fractures in children
Shows comparison with adult fractures, epiphyseal plate injuries, supracondylar fractures of the humerus in children, Volkmann’s ischaemia, condylar and epicondylar fracture management and complications.
Head and spinal injuries
Shows spinal injuries classification, management and rehabilitation of the paraplegic, head injuries, management of scalp wounds, skull fractures, intracranial injuries, unconsciousness assessment, signs of increasing intracerebral pressure and exploratory burr hole examination.