Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Musculoskeletal Radiology I
Course Code
RRD_025
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Roentgenology and Radiology
ECTS
11.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ardis Platkājis
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Radiologist-Diagnostician
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Ardis Platkājis
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure acquisition of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in musculoskeletal radiology according to the requirements of radiology speciality regulations to prepare doctors for certification in radiologist’s speciality according to regulatory documents of the Republic of Latvia.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.• To classify and briefly describe the normal anatomy and anatomical variants of the musculoskeletal system. • To differentiate, analyse and briefly describe the clinicopathology, radiological findings (X-ray and USG) and principles of treatment of common pathologies of the musculoskeletal system.
Skills
1.• To recognise, characterise and evaluate normal and abnormal findings in radiographs of the musculoskeletal system (X-ray and USG) under the direct supervision of a certified physician. • To distinguish between, interpret and explain musculoskeletal radiograph projections and the basic principles of their performance under the direct supervision of a certified physician. • To demonstrate, explain and use the basic principles and findings of musculoskeletal USG under the direct supervision of a certified physician.
Competences
1.• To evaluate, substantiate and justify musculoskeletal radiographs and their descriptions under the direct supervision of a certified physician. • To plan, interpret and compare radiographic projections of the musculoskeletal system under the direct supervision of a certified physician. • To plan, interpret and justify USG examination of the musculoskeletal system, findings and descriptions under the direct supervision of a certified physician.
Assessment
Individual work
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• To acquire and defend the acquired theoretical basic knowledge in musculoskeletal radiology.
• To discover and develop methodology, data processing, analysis, interpretation, formation of diagnostic opinions in radiological examinations of the musculoskeletal system.
• To master and generate electronic transmission of data in examinations of the musculoskeletal system and basic principles of radiological work in e-environment.
• To develop and improve team work and interdisciplinary communication skills.
• To improve and develop basic skills for preparation of case reports for a demonstration, theoretical analysis and presentation at councils, clinical conferences, scientific forums and for publication.
• To develop and apply in clinical interpretation basic skills for preparation, designing and presentation of an individual clinically-oriented research.
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Examination
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A certified teaching physician assesses the resident’s knowledge and skills on a 10-point scale at the end of each rotation cycle.
Theoretical knowledge of normal and pathological radiological anatomy and practical skills in interpretation of examinations according to the study course description of the relevant radiology specialty are assessed.
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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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Specialized room
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Topics
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Radiological diagnosis and differential diagnosis of bone and cartilage tumours. Radiological diagnosis of skeletal trauma
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Seminar
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Specialized room
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Radiological diagnosis and differential diagnosis of bone and cartilage tumours. Radiological diagnosis of skeletal trauma
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Seminar
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Specialized room
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Radiological anatomy of the spinal column
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Seminar
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Specialized room
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Radiological anatomy of the spinal column
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Musculoskeletal radiological anatomy of the lower and upper limbs
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Musculoskeletal radiological anatomy of the lower and upper limbs
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
11.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
6
Length (weeks):
8
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Blankenbaker, D. and Davis, K. 2016. Diagnostic Imaging: Musculoskeletal Trauma. 2nd ed. Elsevier
2.
Manaster, B. 2016. Diagnostic Imaging: Musculoskeletal Non-Traumatic Disease. 2nd ed. Elsevier
3.
Moeller, T. and Reif, E. 2017. Pocket Atlas of Sectional Anatomy. Volume 3: Spine, Extremities, Joints 2nd ed. Thieme
Additional Reading
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American Journal of Roentgenology
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European Journal of Radiology
3.
The Lancet
Other Information Sources
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Medical and e-learning websites for healthcare professionals (IMAIOS)
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Radiopaedia