Mastering the OCS Exam: Foot and Ankle Scenario Analysis and Clinical Reasoning Tips

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! Read The Case Scenario: https://www.orthopt.org/content/resou... AOPTs Best Selling OCS Prep Resource: https://www.orthopt.org/course/31-2-c... 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 Chapters: 00:00:14 - Overview of the Foot and Ankle Scenario 00:00:52 - Importance of Age and Gender 00:01:28 - Bilateral Medial Leg Pain and History 00:02:08 - Pain Levels and Symptoms 00:02:40 - Patient BMI and Smoking History 00:03:15 - Diagnosis of Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome 00:03:56 - Theories Related to Etiology 00:04:50 - Objective Examination Data 00:05:55 - Signs and Symptoms of Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome 00:06:36 - Tibial Stress Fractures Concerns 00:07:20 - Treatment for Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome 00:08:05 - Conclusion and Final Tips