Orthopedics
Study Course Implementer
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
To provide students with the theoretical education and acquisition of practical skills necessary for the work of a physiotherapist with persons who have the effects of movement and support system diseases, acquired or congenital deformities and injuries. Tasks: During training, give students basic knowledge of the most common orthopaedic diseases in medical practice, their clinical manifestations, diagnostic and treatment principles, potential rehabilitation options. Develop an idea of the specific features of the development of orthopaedic diseases in children and differences in treatment from adult orthopaedics. Introduce more common orthopaedic diseases in children and congenital abnormalities in the development of the support-motion system, their aetiology, pathogenesis, clinical picture, diagnosis and treatment. Learn basic principles for the diagnosis and treatment of orthopaedic diseases in children.
Preliminary Knowledge
Good knowledge of anatomy and physiology, basic knowledge of Latin, neurology and radiography.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.● Demonstrate comprehensive and healthcare-specific basic knowledge of the most common orthopaedic diseases in medical practice, their clinical manifestations, diagnostic and treatment principles, potential rehabilitation opportunities and their implementation.
Skills
1.● formulate and analytically describe the main principles of treatment and rehabilitation for each orthopaedic pathology; ● apply knowledge and skills independently in drawing up a rehabilitation and physiotherapy plan;
Competences
1.● formulate and analyse the necessary radiological examinations and will be able to independently discuss and substantiate the case; ● demonstrate a strategic and analytical approach to evaluating a patient’s overall condition and orthopaedic problems, prioritize them.
Assessment
Individual work
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The task of independent work is to acquire the skills to work with medical literature, compare and evaluate the possibilities for applying the acquired theoretical information in practical work. |
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Students’ knowledge, skills and competences are assessed by the points system. For the completion of the study course, the student shall receive a differentiated assessment on a scale of 10 points. In order to receive a positive assessment of the study course, the overall assessment must correspond to at least 4 points in order to obtain an assessment of knowledge, skills and competences in the balls: ● have a class attendance of more than 65% if attendance does not meet the requirements the final assessment of the student shall be reduced by 1 point; ● Obtain a certain number of points according to the number of examinations provided for in the study course; ● in order for a student to receive a final assessment in the study course, the examinations provided for in the study course must have been passed successfully and within the prescribed time period; ● if the examination results in an unsuccessful assessment or fails to attend the examination, it shall be possible to re-take the examination within two weeks of the date of the examination, subject to prior agreement with the lecturer; ● If within two weeks after the end of the study course the student has not passed the requirements of the study course, this study course may be completed in the next year of studies in general order; ● final assessment: upon completion of the study course is evicted after passing the exam. - attitude towards education, development dynamics, active activity in seminars (20%); - independent work performed by the student (40%); - final examination of the study course (40%). |
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Study Course Theme Plan
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Foot diseases. Flat and hollow foot. The lopsided and stiff thumb, other toe diseases, their diagnosis, the conservative and operative treatment. Orthopaedic footwear.
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Hand and elbow wrist diseases, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, orthoses to be used.
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Physical examination of patients in orthopaedics, main diagnostic methods: radiography, podometry,
instrumental gait and motion analysis.
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Large joint osteoarthritis, diagnosis, X-ray signs, treatment, endoprosthesis, complications and their prevention, rehabilitation.
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Bone tumours, benign, malignant, transitional forms, symptoms, diagnostics, surgical arrowing.
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Bone tumours, benign, malignant, transitional forms, symptoms, diagnostics, surgical arrowing.
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Orthopaedics for children. Congenital hip development dysplasia and other hip abnormalities. Lopsided feet and other congenital and acquired foot deformities in children’s age. Osteochondropathies.
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Physical examination of patients in orthopaedics, main diagnostic methods: radiography, podometry,
instrumental gait and motion analysis.
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Hand and elbow wrist diseases, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, orthoses to be used.
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Osteomyelitis, pus arthritis, symptoms, aetiology, treatment, consequences.
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Orthopaedics for children. Congenital hip development dysplasia and other hip abnormalities. Lopsided feet and other congenital and acquired foot deformities in children’s age. Osteochondropathies.
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Large joint osteoarthritis, diagnosis, X-ray signs, treatment, endoprosthesis, complications and their prevention, rehabilitation.
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Consequences of shoulder joint disease and injury, rotator tongue damage, stiff shoulder, diagnosis and treatment.
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Consequences of shoulder joint disease and injury, rotator tongue damage, stiff shoulder, diagnosis and treatment.
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Foot diseases. Flat and hollow foot. The lopsided and stiff thumb, other toe diseases, their diagnosis, the conservative and operative treatment. Orthopaedic footwear.
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Orthopaedic diseases of the spine, their diagnosis, conservative and surgical treatment. Rehabilitation tasks at different stages of treatment. Vertebroplasty.
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Orthopaedic diseases of the spine, their diagnosis, conservative and surgical treatment. Rehabilitation tasks at different stages of treatment. Vertebroplasty.
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Osteomyelitis, pus arthritis, symptoms, aetiology, treatment, consequences.
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Bone tumours, benign, malignant, transitional forms, symptoms, diagnostics, surgical arrowing.
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Auditorium
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Orthopaedic diseases of the spine, their diagnosis, conservative and surgical treatment. Rehabilitation tasks at different stages of treatment. Vertebroplasty.
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Auditorium
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Hand and elbow wrist diseases, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, orthoses to be used.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Large joint osteoarthritis, diagnosis, X-ray signs, treatment, endoprosthesis, complications and their prevention, rehabilitation.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Physical examination of patients in orthopaedics, main diagnostic methods: radiography, podometry,
instrumental gait and motion analysis.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Consequences of shoulder joint disease and injury, rotator tongue damage, stiff shoulder, diagnosis and treatment.
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Foot diseases. Flat and hollow foot. The lopsided and stiff thumb, other toe diseases, their diagnosis, the conservative and operative treatment. Orthopaedic footwear.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Large joint osteoarthritis, diagnosis, X-ray signs, treatment, endoprosthesis, complications and their prevention, rehabilitation.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Osteomyelitis, pus arthritis, symptoms, aetiology, treatment, consequences.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Consequences of shoulder joint disease and injury, rotator tongue damage, stiff shoulder, diagnosis and treatment.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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Orthopaedic diseases of the spine, their diagnosis, conservative and surgical treatment. Rehabilitation tasks at different stages of treatment. Vertebroplasty.
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Bibliography
Required Reading
1. Traumatoloģija un ortopēdija. Prof.A.Jumtiņa red. RSU, 2016.
2. Bērnu ķirurģija. Prof.A.Pētersona redakcijā. SIA Nacionālais apgāds, 2005.
3. Heglins J. Ķirurģiskā izmeklēšana. Rīga, Zvaigzne,1985.
4. David J. Magee Orthopedic Physical Assessment, 6th edition. Elsevier-Health Sciences Division, 2014.
5. Ronald Mc. Rae Clinical Orthopaedic Examination. 6th edition. Churchill Livingstone, 2010.
6. Cynthia C. Norkin, D.Joice White Measurement of Joint Motion: A Guide to Goniometry, 5th edition, F.A. Davis Company, Pfiladelphia, 2016.Suitable for English stream
7. Helen Hislop , Jacquelin Montgomery Daniels and Worthingham's Muscle Testing: Techniques of Manual Examination, Saunders, 8 ed., 2007.
8. Florence Peterson Kendall, Elizabeth Kendall McCreary Muscles: Testing and Function, with Posture and Pain, 5 ed., Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005
Other Information Sources
9. Canale T.S., Beaty J.H. Operative pediatric orthopaedics. Mosby, 12nd edition, 2012.
10. Harring J.A. Tachdjian’s pediatric orthopaedics. Saunders W.B.Company, 5th ed., 2013.
11. Diab M., Staheli L.T. Practice of pediatric orthopaedics. Third Edition. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Seattle, 2015.