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Orthopaedics

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:8.00
Study Course Accepted:29.06.2023 12:12:49
Study Course Information
Course Code:ORTK_003LQF level:Level 6
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:Clinical Medicine; OrthopaedicsTarget Audience:Medical Services
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Andris Jumtiņš
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Department of Orthopaedics
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Riga, 22 Duntes Street, Block No. 1, ortopedkatatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67399345, +371 67399353, +371 67399254
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)7Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures14
Classes (count)6Class Length (academic hours)3Total Contact Hours of Classes18
Total Contact Hours32
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)7Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures14
Classes (count)6Class Length (academic hours)3Total Contact Hours of Classes18
Total Contact Hours32
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Knowledge of the human normal anatomy, physiology, aseptic and antiseptic, desmurgy, propaedeutics.
Objective:
The aim of the course is to provide students with opportunities to acquire knowledge and understanding of the human musculoskeletal diseases, and congenital and acquired deformities, injuries, their pathogenesis, causes, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation principles, care for the person, family and the society and skills that will allow students to independently give first aid, to diagnose musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses, to be well aware of treatment and rehabilitation principles and to continue studies at a higher level after studies.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1History of traumatology and orthopaedics. Closed and open fractures.Lectures1.00auditorium
2Possible complications after the musculoskeletal trauma and diseases.Lectures1.00auditorium
3Spine injuries and illnesses.Lectures1.00auditorium
4Thermic trauma.Lectures1.00auditorium
5Polytrauma.Lectures1.00auditorium
6Deforming osteoarthritis.Lectures1.00auditorium
7Osteomyelitis.Lectures1.00auditorium
8Upper extremity injuries and disorders. Diagnostics, treatment principles, possible complications.Classes1.00clinical base
9Upper extremity diseases.Classes1.00clinical base
10Spine injuries and disorders.Classes1.00clinical base
11Pelvic and thigh injuries. Diagnostics, treatment principles, possible complications.Classes1.00clinical base
12Lower leg and foot injuries. Diagnostics, treatment principles, possible complications.Classes1.00clinical base
13Lower extremity diseases.Classes1.00clinical base
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1History of traumatology and orthopaedics. Closed and open fractures.Lectures1.00auditorium
2Possible complications after the musculoskeletal trauma and diseases.Lectures1.00auditorium
3Spine injuries and illnesses.Lectures1.00auditorium
4Thermic trauma.Lectures1.00auditorium
5Polytrauma.Lectures1.00auditorium
6Deforming osteoarthritis.Lectures1.00auditorium
7Osteomyelitis.Lectures1.00auditorium
8Upper extremity injuries and disorders. Diagnostics, treatment principles, possible complications.Classes1.00clinical base
9Upper extremity diseases.Classes1.00clinical base
10Spine injuries and disorders.Classes1.00clinical base
11Pelvic and thigh injuries. Diagnostics, treatment principles, possible complications.Classes1.00clinical base
12Lower leg and foot injuries. Diagnostics, treatment principles, possible complications.Classes1.00clinical base
13Lower extremity diseases.Classes1.00clinical base
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Students attend theoretical lectures, practical classes and carry on independent work with literature. At the end of the course, an evaluation of the course is provided by filling in a questionnaire.
Assessment Criteria:
Possible knowledge test method in classes – test. It is not assessed, mistakes are analyzed and corrected. The final grade is 50% made up of a lesson pass and 50% exam mark. A student is admitted to the exam if all classes have been attended or processed. The exam is based on the interpretation of clinical situation task, evaluation in a 10-point system, summing up the points (correct answer – 2 points, partially correct – 1, incorrect – 0).
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:On completion of studies in orthopaedics the student will be able to: • recognise and describe bones, types of common joint and soft tissue diseases and injuries, causes and ethiopathogenesis; • explain and justify main principles of treatment; • explain side effects; • estimate prognosis.
Skills:On completion of studies in orthopaedics the student will be able to: • collect a patient’s anamnesis; • perform examination; • establish a diagnosis; • prepare additional examination and treatment plan; • perform transport immobilization.
Competencies:On finishing studies in the course the student will be able to work independently with the injured and orthopaedic patients in physiotherapy practice, and will be able to continue their further education.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1A. Jumtiņa redakcijā. “Traumatoloģija un ortopēdija”. Rīga. 2016, RSU.
Additional Reading
1Browner, Bruce D. Skeletal Trauma: Basic Science, Management, and Reconstruction. 6th Edition, Elsevier, 2020.
2Ronald Mc Rae. „Orthopaedics and Fractures”. Churchill Livingstone, 2006.
3Lācis A., Lācis G. Augšējās ekstremitātes un pleca joslas kaulu lūzumi. Jāņa Rozes apgāds. Rīga, 2007.
4Ejubs L., Peredistijs A. Slimību sindromu, testu un muskuloskeletālu bojājumu eponīmiskā vārdnīca. Rīga, 2006, Nacionālais apgāds.
5Jakušonoka R., Jodzēviča H., Gibners R. Transporta imobilizācija. Pārsēji. Rīga. 2008, MULTINEO.
6Jumtiņš A. Kaulu lūzumi. Metodiskās rekomendācijas studentiem. Rīga. 2009, RSU.
7Savicka M. Apdeguma trauma Rīga. 2004, Nacionālais apgāds.
8David J. Dandy, Dennis J. Edwards. „Essential Orthopaedics and Trauma”. Churchill Livingstone, 1998.
9David J. Magee. „Orthopedic Physical Assessment”. 4th edition. Saunders, 2006.
Other Information Sources
1AO Foundation Home.
2American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
3The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery | Home.
4Mayo Clinic.
5Osteoarthritis - Arthritis Foundation.
6www.instantanatomy.net
7www.anatomyatlases.org