AIMS AND CONTENT

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course Ortopedia e Traumatologia aims to provide students the ability to understand and solve issues related to:

• Know the trauma recovery and the clinical diagnosis of the patient;
• Know about Imaging to identify the main physioterapic  controindications;
• Know about the surgical / conservative treatment for the relief of disorders of the musculoskeletal system.

TEACHING METHODS

Lectures (20 hours).

Lectures are performed in all the teaching location by owners teachers and are explained with slides and videos. The Students/Teachers percentage report allows a direct comparison and an use of collaborative methodology, discussion about rehabilitation and working groups.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

ORTHOPEDICS :

- Osteoporosis

- Osteochondrosis

- Complex regional pain syndrome

- Shoulder Pathologies (sub acromial impingement, lesion rotator cuff)

- Hip Dysplasia

- Paramorphisms of the lower limbs

- Scoliosis and kyphosis

- Spinal disorders: Lumbar Herniated Disc

- Bone Tumors

- Arthrosis and generality on prosthetic surgery.

TRAUMATOLOGY:

- Fractures, luxations and sprains

- Spine Fractures

- Fractures and dislocations of the upper limb

- Fractures and dislocations of the lower limb

- Knee lesions: meniscal and ligaments lesions.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Lectures (20 hours).

Lectures are performed in all the teaching location by owners teachers and are explained with slides and videos. The Students/Teachers percentage report allows a direct comparison and an use of collaborative methodology, discussion about rehabilitation and working groups.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Lessons: from October to December

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral interview; the oral examination will be mainly directed to ensure a proper understanding of the theory discussed in the course.

Available 7 examination date.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Oral interview; the oral examination will be mainly directed to ensure a proper understanding of the theory discussed in the course.

Available 7 examination date.

Exam schedule

FURTHER INFORMATION

Office hours for students on e-mail appointment