Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Paediatric Traumatology, Orthopaedics
Course Code
RTO_029
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Orthopaedics
ECTS
16.00
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 in-depth learning and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills on musculoskeletal injuries, diseases and congenital pathologies in children and adolescents, in accordance with the requirements of the orthopaedic speciality.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.The knowledge acquired will enable the student to: a) recognise and define the pathology found in each case, b) assess the clinical symptomatology of the patient, describe and explain the principles of treatment and rehabilitation required, c) predict the course and consequences of disease, injury.
Skills
1.The student will be able to: a) examine a child and adolescent with an injury or disease; b) summarise and describe the findings of the examination, and select the appropriate treatment method, c) perform closed repositioning of a fracture or dislocation and apply appropriate immobilisation, d) perform emergency wound dressing and care, e) apply skeletal extensions, f) select an appropriate rehabilitation programme.
Competences
1.Students will be able to use the acquired knowledge to: a) analyse the determined treatment results and prepare a presentation or publication, b) logically explain the necessary methods of investigation and treatment, c) draw up the necessary treatment and rehabilitation programme, d) evaluate and predict treatment outcomes.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Independent study of the latest literature on injuries and illnesses in children and adolescents. Preparing a presentation on the latest diagnostic and treatment findings and presenting it to a medical team in the department.
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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At the end of the course, answer two theoretical questions in writing. Report on the practical skills obtained, providing a list of them.
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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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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Musculoskeletal injuries in children and adolescents, methods of their treatment.
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Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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Congenital and acquired deformities of the upper limbs, types, surgical treatment methods.
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Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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Congenital and acquired deformities of the lower limbs, types, surgical treatment methods.
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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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Scoliosis, its types, methods of treatment.
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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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Spinal injuries and diseases in children and adolescents.
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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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Bone avascular necrosis in children and adolescents, types, locations, etiopathogenesis. Treatment methods, complications.
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Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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Haematogenous osteomyelitis in children and adolescents, etiopathogenesis, types, course, methods of surgical treatment.
Complications. Consequences.
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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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Consequences, types of cerebral palsy and polymyotitis in children. Orthopedic assistance.
Surgical treatment options. Consequences.
Prognosis.
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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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Common general and local complications in children with musculoskeletal injuries and diseases.
Consequences.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
16.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
9
Length (weeks):
12
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Charles A. Rockwood, David P. Green, Robert V. Bucholz. Fractures in adults, factures in children. 3rd ed., Lippincott Company, 2006, 1276.
2.
Von Lesr L. Pediatric Fractures and dislokations. Thieme, 2004, 698.
3.
Lynn T., Staheli W. Fundamentals of Pediatric Ortopaedics. 4th ed., Lippincott. 2007, 1567.
4.
A. Petersona redakcijā. Bērnu ķirurģija. Rīga, Doctus-RSU, 2014.