Course: Traumatology

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Course title Traumatology
Course code TRA/VA042
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Exercise
Level of course Master
Year of study 4
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
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
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Dokoupil Ondřej, MUDr.
  • Kriváček Ján, MUDr.
  • Vinter Lukáš, MUDr. Ph.D.
  • Ošťadál Marek, MUDr.
  • Dráč Pavel, doc. MUDr. Ph.D.
  • Palčák Ján, MUDr.
  • Špiroch Petr, MUDr. Ph.D.
  • Freiwald Jaromír, MUDr.
  • Homza Miroslav, MUDr.
  • Sedlák Pavel, MUDr.
  • Zborovjan Peter, MUDr.
  • Dospěl Ivo, MUDr.
  • Knápek Michal, MUDr.
  • Chamrád Jiří, MUDr.
  • Mysliveček Igor, MUDr.
Course content
Injury, definition, classification of injuries, diagnostics in traumatology Blunt (closed) and open injuries (wounds) Fractures, fracture healing, fracture healing disorders Treatment of fractures Fractures in children Polytrauma Complications of injuries (compartment syndrome, crush syndrome, bone and soft tissue infections, CRPS), thermal injuries Pelvic and acetabular fractures Chest injury Abdominal injury Injury to the skeleton and soft tissues of the shoulder girdle Skeletal and soft tissue injuries in the elbow area Injuries to the skeleton and soft tissues of the bones of the forearm, wrist and hand Injury to the upper end of the femur and thigh Injury to the skeleton and soft tissues in the area of the knee joint Calf and ankle injuries Leg injury The content of the subject is training of practical traumatological skills following the theoretical lessons of Traumatology. Introduction to the work at the traumatological ward (ward-rounds, admission of patients), outpatient department (small surgical procedures, sutures) and assistance at the operation theatre.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
Learning outcomes
To introduce students to the specifics of traumatology. Demonstrate the basic volume of theoretical knowledge - etiology, diagnosis, options for conservative and surgical therapy.
Students become familiar with traumatology, absorb the basic amount of theoretical knowledge related to the specifics of the field.
Prerequisites
Good knowledge of fundamental surgery.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam

Attendance at the entire course. Active approach in teaching. Colloquium.
Recommended literature
  • De Boer, P., Morgan, S.J., Van Der Werkem, Ch. (2009). Handbook Orthopaedic Trauma Care. Stuttgart and New York, Thieme.
  • Rüedi, T.P., Buckley, R.E., Moran, C.G. (2007). AO Principles of Fracture Management. Stuttgart and New York, Thieme.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Study plan (Version): General Medicine (2025) Category: Medical sciences 4 Recommended year of study:4, Recommended semester: -