The spectrum of paediatric spinal pathology is very different to that of adults, and requires a different approach and a different knowledge base. Because they are common, usually pain-free, and have good clinical signs and x rays, paediatric spinal cases are popular material in the FRCS(Orth) exam. But most candidates have not had the opportunity to gain a lot of clinical experience in paeds spines, and knowing how to impress the examiner can be hard. To discuss how to tackle this we are joined by Rex Michael, Consultant Spinal Surgeon at The Neuro Spinal Hospital in Dubai. Rex has a particular interest in paediatric spinal surgery having previously worked at the tertiary Sheffield Children's Hospital in the UK, and is also an examiner for the FRCS(Orth), so he is perfectly placed to advise candidates on what to learn and how to approach such cases.

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FRCS Paed-Ortho in a day — Orthopaedic Research UK (oruk.org)