Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Hand Surgery and Microsurgery
Course Code
RTO_036
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
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 theoretical knowledge and practical skills to assess the need and indications for microvascular operative therapy, to provide emergency assistance to victims of traumatic limb injuries, subtotal and total traumatic amputations.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.The student has acquired and extended knowledge of: a) indications, possibilities, types and consequences of microvascular surgery, b) the basic requirements of hand surgery, c) the latest treatment options for hand tissue injuries.
Skills
1.The student will be able to: a) provide emergency care to victims with sub-total or total traumatic amputation and prepare, transport for microsurgery, b) perform surgical wound dressing of hand trauma, c) apply tendon suture, finger nerve suture, d) perform adequate osteosynthesis of the bone.
Competences
1.Student will be able to: a) assess the severity of hand injury, b) describe and justify the principles of action for hand injuries of different severity, c) be able to explain treatment options and objectives for the patient’s injury in a reasonable manner, d) describe the rehabilitation options and draw up a rehabilitation plan for each specific case.
Assessment
Individual work
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Under the supervision of a certified physician, the resident curates 4-5 patients, participates in microsurgical operations, is on duty in the admission ward, learns independent skills in emergency medical manipulations and diagnostic techniques. Prepare a presentation on the patient or a topical issue and present it at a medical conference.
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Examination
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The resident answers two theoretical questions in writing and reports on the practical skills learnt in the resident’s book. Receive a “pass” if 75% of the questions are answered.
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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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Indications for microvascular operative therapy in patients with subtotal and total traumatic limb amputations
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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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Reimplantation, indications, options, required equipment, technique, results, consequences, rehabilitation principles.
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Seminar
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Microsurgical reconstructive operations, their possibilities.
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Seminar
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Topics
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Fundamentals of modern hand surgery.
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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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Types of hand injuries.
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Seminar
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Topics
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Common hand diseases requiring microsurgical intervention.
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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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Microsurgical options for patients with limb bone, blood vessel, tendon, deep skin damage and their 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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Post-burn and post-traumatic deformation of the wrist and fingers.
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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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Emergency surgery for hand injuries that can be performed without optical magnification.
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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.
Green's Operative Hand Surgery. 2-Volume Set. 8th Edition. Scott W. Wolfe, William C. Pederson, et.al. Elsevier, 2021.
2.
Surgical exposures in orthopaedies the anatomic approach. S.Hoppenfield, P.De Boer. Lippincott, Williams. 2009, 327.