Ortho Static - Physical Therapy

Ortho Static - Physical Therapy


OCS Exam Prep: Foot and Ankle Case Scenario

September 02, 2024

Welcome, aspiring Orthopedic Clinical Specialists! In this video, we delve into a foot and ankle scenario featuring a 22-year-old female with bilateral medial leg pain. Join us as we explore critical clinical reasoning, patient case analysis, and practical tips essential for the OCS exam. 


You'll learn how to interpret patient demographics, understand the importance of physical examination findings, and differentiate between diagnoses. This session also covers the etiology and management of medial tibial stress syndrome and how to identify and treat tibial stress fractures. Don't miss these valuable insights to help you ace your OCS exam!


Key Points:


Foot and ankle scenario analysis

Clinical reasoning for the OCS exam

Interpretation of patient demographics

Physical examination findings

Etiology of medial tibial stress syndrome

Diagnosis and treatment of tibial stress fractures