Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Traumatology, Orthopaedics I
Course Code
RTO_021
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Orthopaedics
ECTS
29.00
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 acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in order to help in emergency situations and provide specialised conservative treatment in trauma patients.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Able to demonstrate the acquired knowledge by a) describing a certain type of trauma, its clinical appearance, diagnostic methods and complications; b) naming and describing the treatment tactics for that trauma; c) describing certain trauma complications, treatment mistakes; d) providing an assessment of treatment methods.
Skills
1.Resident will be able to: a) examine a patient with musculoskeletal injury or disease; b) evaluate the results of radiological examinations; c) do primary surgical wound closure, be able to close the wound; d) do the closed fracture and dislocation reduction and immobilise it appropriately; e) put on a skeletal traction device; f) recognise different trauma complications; g) puncture large joints or cavities; h) remove small benign soft tissue tumours.
Competences
1.Will use the knowledge in order to: a) make precise diagnosis of the pathology; b) interpret the findings; c) analyse the treatment of the injury; d) make a rehabilitation plan; e) evaluate the results of treatment.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Independently study the latest materials and literature in the field of traumatology and orthopaedics, prepare a PowerPoint presentation on a topical issue and present it at a conference of clinic doctors.
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Examination
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Examination |
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Written test based on seminar and clinical situation task materials.
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Examination |
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Twice a year passes a theoretical knowledge test, preparing 10 clinical cases and discussing them in a resident meeting. In spring, a report on the acquired practical skills is presented.
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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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Morphological changes of the bone in fracture zone.
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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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Types of trauma.
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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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Basic treatment principles of bone fractures.
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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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Topics
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Resuscitation measures for injured patients at the scene.
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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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Topics
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Acute airway obstruction. Pleural space puncture.
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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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Surgical treatment principles of bone fractures.
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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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Basic principles of external bone fixation.
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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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Open bone fractures.
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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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Primary surgical wound closures.
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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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Polytrauma. Multiple bone fractures.
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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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Bone fractures and blood vessel injuries.
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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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Compartment syndrome.
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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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Shot injuries and bone fractures.
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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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Bone heeling disorders. Pseudoarthroses.
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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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Topics
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Basic rules in arthroscopy.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
29.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
15
Length (weeks):
22
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Traumatoloģija un ortopēdija. A.Jumtiņa redakcijā. RSU, 2016.
2.
Dandy D.J., Edwards D.J. Essential Orthopaedics and Trauma. 5 ed. Edinburgh, London, New York etc., Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2009.
3.
Lācis A., Lācis G. Augšējās ekstremitātes un pleca joslas kaulu lūzumi. Rīga: Jāņa Rozes apgāds, 2007.
4.
Lewis C. G. Orthopaedic Pocket procedures, General orthopaedics. New York, Chicago, San Francisco etc.,McGraw-Hill Medical Publishing Devision, 2003.
5.
Magee D.J. Orthopaedic Physical Assessment, 4th ed. Phyladelphia: Saunders, 2006.
6.
Mcrae R. Pocketbook of Orthopaedics and Fractures. 2th ed. Edinburg, London, New York etc.: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2006.
7.
Moore E.E, Knudson M.M., Jurkovich G.J.,Fildes J.,etc. Emergency traumatologist or trauma and acute care surgeon: decision time. J. Am. Coll. Surg. 2009; 209(3);394-395.
8.
Pape H.C., Peitzman A., Schwab W, etc. Management in the Polythrauma Patient. Springer, 2010.
9.
Browner, Bruce D. Skeletal Trauma: Basic Science, Management, and Reconstruction. 6th ed. Elsevier, 2020.