Zero to Finals

This podcast is designed to be a time-efficient revision tool to help you study for your medical exams. Each podcast leads on from the next and each season tackles a different area of medicine.

The podcast supplements the material available on the website, in the Zero to Finals books and on the Zero to Finals YouTube channel. Whilst listening to a podcast you can follow along with written information and illustrations on the Zero to Finals website or books. You can also find Zero to Finals on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. If you have any comments, suggestions or want to get in touch you can email  tom@zerotofinals.com.Enjoy the show!

July 13, 2026

Perthes Disease (2nd edition)

Paediatric, emergency and orthopaedic clinicians get a focused review of gradual limp, hip or groin pain, restricted movement and referred knee pain in children aged 4–10 years. Plain X-ray, early imaging limitations, MRI, urgent referral, activity advice and femoral head containment shape assessment and management.

July 10, 2026

Transient Synovitis (2nd edition)

Paediatric, emergency and orthopaedic clinicians get a focused review of hip pain, groin pain, limp and refusal to walk in children aged 3–10 years. Transient synovitis is linked to recent viral illness, but septic arthritis, fracture, fever, systemic illness and failure to improve remain key safety-net triggers.

July 8, 2026

Septic Arthritis in Children (2nd edition)

Paediatric emergency, infectious-diseases and orthopaedic clinicians get a high-stakes review of acute monoarticular pain, swelling, reduced range of movement and refusal to weight bear. The episode keeps causative organisms, joint fluid diagnosis, urgent washout and intravenous antibiotics tied to early escalation.

July 6, 2026

Limping Child

Paediatric, emergency and orthopaedic clinicians get an age-structured review of limp, refusal to weight bear and antalgic gait. Toddler’s fracture, transient synovitis, Perthes disease, slipped upper femoral epiphysis, Osgood-Schlatter disease, infection, malignancy and maltreatment are linked to red-flag screening and joint-above-joint-below examination.

July 3, 2026

Fractures in Children (2nd edition)

Paediatric emergency, paediatric and orthopaedic clinicians get a concise fracture-pattern review. Children’s flexible bones, strong periosteum, growth plates, Salter-Harris classification, greenstick and buckle fractures, analgesia, neurovascular assessment, X-ray description, immobilisation, complications and safeguarding are all covered.

July 1, 2026

Branchial Cyst (2nd edition)

Paediatric, ENT and primary-care clinicians get a focused neck-lump review. A soft, round lateral swelling along the anterior border of the upper sternocleidomastoid suggests branchial cyst, while a skin pit, discharge, recurrent infection, fistula features, transillumination and ultrasound findings guide diagnosis and referral.

June 29, 2026

Thyroglossal Cyst (2nd edition)

Paediatric, ENT and primary-care clinicians get a concise neck-lump review. A midline or near-midline soft, fluctuant lump that moves upwards with tongue protrusion suggests thyroglossal cyst, with ultrasound, infection recognition, ectopic thyroid tissue and Sistrunk procedure shaping assessment and referral.

June 26, 2026

Cystic Hygroma (2nd edition)

Paediatric and ENT clinicians get an overview of congenital lymphatic malformations presenting as soft, non-tender, transilluminating neck or axillary swellings. Feeding difficulty, dysphagia, breathing problems, infection or haemorrhage require escalation, while uncomplicated lesions may be observed or considered for sclerotherapy or surgery.

June 24, 2026

Tongue Tie (2nd edition)

Paediatric, ENT and primary-care clinicians get a focused review of ankyloglossia. Tongue appearance and movement are considered alongside latch, clicking, feed duration, weight gain and maternal nipple symptoms, with monitoring for effective feeding and frenotomy reserved for symptomatic cases.

June 22, 2026

Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate (2nd edition)

Paediatric and ENT teams get an overview of cleft lip and palate, with early priorities around feeding, swallowing and specialist cleft-service referral. It also covers surgical timing, speech, hearing, dental development and psychosocial follow-up.

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