Orthopaedics
Code
MF14
Credits
4
Teacher in charge
António Cartucho
Teaching language
Portuguese/ English
Objectives
This curricular unit aims to provide more detailed knowledge on the most common pathologies of the musculoskeletal system. At the end of this unit students should demonstrate knowledge of the physiopathology of the most common clinical syndromes and ability to examine clinical data. Furthermore, students should demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the pathology and physiopathology of the musculoskeletal system, ostheo-articular pain mechanisms, diagnosis and orthopaedic treatment principles.
Prerequisites
Musculoskeletal conditions
Subject matter
Syllabus:
- Invasive diagnosis in Orthopaedics
- Study methods of the temporo -mandibular joint
- Childrens ostheo-articular system
- Treatment of fractures and rehabilitation objectives
- Orthopaedic treatment of shoulder conflict syndromes
- Orthopaedic Treatment of lateral epicondyle pain syndromes
- Orthopaedic Treatment o f the painful patellar syndromes
- Orthopaedic Treatment of the knee ligament instability
- Orthopaedic Treatment of the painful wrist syndromes
- Orthopaedic Treatment of the spinal segmentar instability
- Orthopaedic Treatment of the discopathies
Bibliography
- Skinner, H.;Current Diagnosis and treatment in orthopaedics , McGraw Hill
- Weinstein, S.L.; Buckwalter, J.A.;Turek's Orthopaedics: Principles and Their Application, Lippincott.
- Last. R.J.;Anatomy Regional and applied , Churchill Livingstone
Teaching method
Teaching and learning strategies include:
- Lectures and Seminars
- Small Tutorial Groups
- Clinical Skills Lab
- Self-directed Learning
Evaluation method
The assessment methods include a multiple choice written Test of 1-hour length (100%). To complete this curricular unit the students must have a classification of a minimum of 50% in the test.
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