Cut to Cure

Monash University Surgical Interest Group (MUSIG)

Welcome to 'Cut to Cure,' a podcast by the Monash University Surgical Interest Group (MUSIG) where we have discussions with leading surgeons about their journey through life, advice for medical students and junior doctors, the future of their specialties and much more. Get to know a little more about the people behind the scalpels!

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September 23 · 27 min
Post Operative Problems: A Handy Guide
In this episode, Jonty and Rory cover a timeline based approach for identify and managing common post operative complications.
August 25 · 25 min
Fracture Mini Series Part 3- Pulling your Leg!
In this part 3 of the fracture mini series, Jonty and Rory explore all things lower limb fracture, covering common fracture types and their management.
August 3 · 28 min
Urination Contemplation: A Short Overview of the Prostate
In this episode, Jonty and Rory dive into conditions of the prostate and how they are managed both surgically and medically.
July 26 · 44 min
Dr Ian Young: Not Your Standard Route into Surgery...
In this episode MUSIG and ASSA collaborate to interview Dr Ian Young, a current orthopaedic surgeon and military specialist. We discuss his pathway into surgery, which begins in Canada, and how he balances two intensive careers alongside each other. Tune in for a fresh perspective on surgical training and life as a surgeon in Australia!
July 8 · 20 min
A brief guide to acute surgical gynaecological presentations
In this episode, Jonty and Rory dive into two acute gynae presentations and discuss how to differentiate them and how they are then managed surgically.
May 26 · 40 min
Fracture Mini Series Part 2- Getting Humerus!
In this episode Jonty and Rory explore upper limb fractures including surgical management.
May 13 · 27 min
Talking Bulges: A High Yield Overview of Hernias
In this episode, Jonty and Rory dive into the high yield topic that is hernias (it is actually a very interesting topic!). They cover types, assessment and surgical repair.
May 4 · 32 min
Fracture Mini Series Part 1- Brace Yourself!
In part 1 of the fracture mini series, Jonty and Rory dive into all things wrist and forearm fractures. Forearm fracture mnemonic from the episode: For monteggia and galeazzi, we can use the mnemonic MUGR - Monteggia= proximal ulna, radius dislocation. Galeazzi = Distal radius fracture with distal ulna dislocation.
April 19 · 20 min
Vascular Surgery: An Interactive Case
This episode is an interactive case, diving into the complexities of managing an acute vascular emergency.
April 10 · 31 min
A Hole in the Bucket: An approach to Pleural Effusions
This is some high yield stuff- strap yourself in whilst Jonty and Rory uncover a super useful approach to Pleural Effusions!
March 24 · 32 min
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A strictured approach
In todays episode, Jonty and Rory dive into all things IBD, covering diagnosis, key features, management and high yield information for your exams!
March 15 · 23 min
Intracranial Insights: an overview of brain tumours
In this episode, Jonty and Rory look into brain tumours, exploring diagnosis and surgical management.
March 8 · 27 min
Suturing: The Uncut Overview
In this episode, Jonty and Rory talk all things cuts and stitches- how to assess, when to suture and when to pass to the surgical team!
February 22 · 27 min
Stones and Laser Beams: An Approach to Loin Pain
In this episode Jonty and Rory cover an approach to Loin Pain! As mentioned, please find the handy LOIN PAIN mnemonic below: L: Life-threatening These are key red flag conditions you don’t want to miss: Bilateral urinary tract obstruction Is the pain bilateral? Urinary output? History of retention? O/E any masses? Cardinal cancer symptoms, LOW, Fatigue Urosepsis Fever Mental state FBE Ruptured ectopic Possibility of pregnancy? Urine/serum B-HCG + US O: Obstruction (most likely) Stones Strictures Functional I: Infection Pyelonephritis N: Neoplasms Renal or other P: Primary renal Infarction PKD A: AAA/Vascular Smoking, Hypertension, Metabolic syndrome I: Irradiated pain Think GI + Gynae N: Neuro Radiculopathy S: Skeletal Strain
February 6 · 28 min
Encapsulating Capsules: An Approach to Joint Pain
Welcome to Cut to Cure 2026! In this episode, Rory and Jonty dive into all things joint pain, exploring presentations, diagnosis and management .
Oct 1, 2025 · 18 min
Principles of Fracture (feat. Daniel Ameen and Shayan Soroush)
Jack and Frank delve into the basics of fracture with some MUSIG legends.
Sep 24, 2025 · 26 min
Jaundice in Neonates and Kids
Jaundice is one of the most common, and sometimes most concerning, presentations in paediatrics. From the glowing newborn who just needs a bit of phototherapy, to the school-aged child with an obstructive cyst, jaundice in kids covers a wide spectrum of pathology.
Sep 5, 2025 · 23 min
Should I do an Honours year? (feat. Daniel Ameen and Shayan Soroush)
Shayan (Current Honours Year Student) and Daniel (MD5) walk us through who is suitable to do an honours year, and what it looks like.
Sep 5, 2025 · 30 min
Ow My Back Hurts (feat. Daniel Ameen and Shayan Soroush)
Back pathology, differentials and how to approach them.
Sep 4, 2025 · 7 min
Tanzeem's sore shoulder 😢
From footy field dislocations to frozen shoulders in diabetics, follow Tanzeem from Frankston as he battles just about every shoulder problem in the book. Jack and Frank break down the common pathologies, how to spot red flags, and the surgical fixes explained in plain English. Perfect exam prep with a dash of banter.

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