| Course title | Orthopedics |
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| Course code | ORT/VA041 |
| Organizational form of instruction | Lecture + Exercise + Seminar |
| Level of course | Master |
| Year of study | not specified |
| Semester | Winter and summer |
| Number of ECTS credits | 3 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Status of course | Compulsory |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
| Lecturer(s) |
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| Course content |
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Orthopaedics is a medical specialty focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of conditions and injuries affecting the musculoskeletal system. This course serves as an essential foundation in orthopedic medicine, catering to students pursuing basic medical training. With a focus on the diagnosis, students are equipped with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills appropriate for the basic training in medicine.
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
| Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Observation, Demonstration, Projection (static, dynamic) |
| Learning outcomes |
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Student will get acquainted with general principles of orthopaedic surgery; they will be introduced into prevention, diagnostics and therapy of the most frequent orthopaedic diseases. Special attention will be given to acute events in orthopaedics. The aim is to offer the students basic theoretical overview as well as practical styles, habits appropriate for ambulatory and hospital practices and emergency units.
Graduates are able to understand basic orthopaedic terminology, diagnostic algorithms, and therapeutic interventions. They are able to obtain patient history related to musculoskeletal diseases, perform basic examination of musculoskeletal system, understand general principles of technical orthopaedics and postoperative care. |
| Prerequisites |
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1) Anatomy and physiology of the MS system 2) Basic pathologies of MS tissues 3) Knowledge on the diagnostic methods (lab, imaging, physiotherapy) 4) Basic treatments (pharmacological, non-pharmacological incl. physiotherapy) 5) Practical skills related to obtainig patient history.
RAD/VA013 and IN0/VAA11 ----- or ----- IN0/VAA21 and CH1/VA013 ----- or ----- CH1/VA041 and PRL/VA011 and CH0/VAB11 ----- or ----- CH0/VAB31 and FAR/VAB32 and NEU/VA013 ----- or ----- NEU/VA051 and IN1/VA022 ----- or ----- IN1/VA042 |
| Assessment methods and criteria |
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Mark, Oral exam
Conditions for acquiring credit: full attendance and active co-operation during the course. Oral exam. |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry | Study plan (Version): General Medicine (2025) | Category: Medical sciences | 4 | Recommended year of study:4, Recommended semester: - |