Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Spinal Surgery
Course Code
RTO_032
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
12.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Andrejs Finogejevs
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Trauma Doctor, Orthopaedist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Andrejs Finogejevs
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To provide improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills on spinal injuries and orthopaedic diseases necessary for practical work in the speciality of a traumatologist and orthopaedist.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Using the knowledge acquired, students will be able to: a) describe the types of spinal injuries, their diagnosis, course and methods of treatment, b) differentiate and describe spinal disorders, their aetiopathogenesis, diagnosis, course and methods of treatment, c) explain the rehabilitation tasks of patients after injuries, d) describe and explain the care of spinal patients.
Skills
1.Skills acquired: a) to provide emergency care and transport a patient with a spinal injury, b) to perform a detailed, focused examination of a patient with a spinal injury or disease, c) to interpret examination data (clinical tests, radiological examinations, histological and microbiological examinations, etc.) d) to orient and prescribe a treatment appropriate to the pathology, e) to apply conservative and surgical methods of treatment, f) to orient and prescribe appropriate rehabilitation therapy and care.
Competences
1.Using knowledge, will be able to: a) formulate a diagnosis, b) make a differential diagnosis, c) develop a detailed treatment plan, d) design a rehabilitation and care programme, e) predict the course, outcome and ability to work.
Assessment
Individual work
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To independently study the latest medical literature on the most recent advances in the aetiopathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of spinal injuries and diseases, to prepare a presentation on the latest advances and present it to a medical team.
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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At the end of the course, the student answers two theoretical questions in writing and presents a written list of the skills acquired.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Topics
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Spinal anatomy, functional anatomy.
Examination of patients with spinal injuries and diseases.
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Seminar
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Modality
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Fractures of the cervical spine
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Seminar
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Modality
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Fractures of the thoracolumbar spine.
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Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Common complications in patients with spinal injuries and conditions.
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Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Lower back pain.
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Seminar
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Modality
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Intervertebral disc herniation.
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Seminar
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Modality
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Spondylosis, spondyloarthrosis, spondylolisthesis, spinal canal stenosis.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
12.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
7
Length (weeks):
9
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
The Textbook of Spinal Surgery. 3rd Edition. by Keith H. Bridwell MD (Editor), Ronald L. DeWald MD (Editor). Lippincot, Williams&Wilkins, 2021.
2.
Orthopaedics Spine Surgery. W.Kafer, B.Cakir, Th. Mattes. Steinkopff, Darmstadt, Germany, 2008; 1135.
3.
Low Back Disorders. S. McGill. 2nd Edition. UK Human Kinetics Europe Ltd, 2007; 563.
4.
Decision Making in Spinal Care. A. Anderson. Verlag, 2007; 245.