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Study Course Description
Orthopaedics
Course Code
ORTK_003
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Orthopaedics
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medical Services
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Andris Jumtiņš
Structure Unit Manager
Andris Jumtiņš
Structural Unit
Department of Orthopaedics
Contacts
Riga, 22 Duntes Street, Block No. 1, ortopedkat@rsu.lv, +371 67399345, +371 67399353, +371 67399254
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the course is to provide students with opportunities to acquire knowledge and understanding of the human musculoskeletal diseases, and congenital and acquired deformities, injuries, their pathogenesis, causes, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation principles, care for the person, family and the society and skills that will allow students to independently give first aid, to diagnose musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses, to be well aware of treatment and rehabilitation principles and to continue studies at a higher level after studies.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge of the human normal anatomy, physiology, aseptic and antiseptic, desmurgy, propaedeutics.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.On completion of studies in orthopaedics the student will be able to: • recognise and describe bones, types of common joint and soft tissue diseases and injuries, causes and ethiopathogenesis; • explain and justify main principles of treatment; • explain side effects; • estimate prognosis.
Skills
1.On completion of studies in orthopaedics the student will be able to: • collect a patient’s anamnesis; • perform examination; • establish a diagnosis; • prepare additional examination and treatment plan; • perform transport immobilization.
Competences
1.On finishing studies in the course the student will be able to work independently with the injured and orthopaedic patients in physiotherapy and ergotherapy practice, and will be able to continue their further education.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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Students attend theoretical lectures, practical classes and carry on independent work with literature. At the end of the course, an evaluation of the course is provided by filling in a questionnaire.
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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10 points
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Possible knowledge test method in classes – test. It is not assessed, mistakes are analyzed and corrected. The final grade is 50% made up of a test pass and 50% exam grade. A student is admitted to the exam if all classes have been attended or processed. The exam is based on the interpretation of clinical situation task, evaluation in a 10-point system, summing up the points (correct answer – 2 points, partially correct – 1, incorrect – 0). |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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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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History of traumatology and orthopaedics. Closed and open fractures.
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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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Possible complications after the musculoskeletal trauma and diseases.
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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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Spine injuries and illnesses.
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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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Thermic trauma.
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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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Polytrauma.
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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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Deforming osteoarthritis.
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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.
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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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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Upper extremity injuries and disorders. Diagnostics, treatment principles, possible complications.
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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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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Upper extremity diseases.
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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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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Spine injuries and disorders.
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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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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Lower extremity trauma. Diagnostics, treatment principles, possible complications.
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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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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Lower extremity diseases.
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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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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Test.
Description
Test is based on knowledge in clinical situation interpretation. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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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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History of traumatology and orthopaedics. Closed and open fractures.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Possible complications after the musculoskeletal trauma and diseases.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Spine injuries and illnesses.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Thermic trauma.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Polytrauma.
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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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Deforming osteoarthritis.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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.
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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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Upper extremity injuries and disorders. Diagnostics, treatment principles, possible complications.
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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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Upper extremity diseases.
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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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Spine injuries and disorders.
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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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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Lower extremity trauma. Diagnostics, treatment principles, possible complications.
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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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Lower extremity diseases.
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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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Test.
Description
Test is based on knowledge in clinical situation interpretation. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
A. Jumtiņa redakcijā. “Traumatoloģija un ortopēdija”. Rīga. 2016, RSU.
Additional Reading
1.
Browner, Bruce D. Skeletal Trauma: Basic Science, Management, and Reconstruction. 6th Edition, Elsevier, 2020.
2.
Ronald Mc Rae. „Orthopaedics and Fractures”. Churchill Livingstone, 2006.
3.
Lācis A., Lācis G. Augšējās ekstremitātes un pleca joslas kaulu lūzumi. Jāņa Rozes apgāds. Rīga, 2007.
4.
Ejubs L., Peredistijs A. Slimību sindromu, testu un muskuloskeletālu bojājumu eponīmiskā vārdnīca. Rīga, 2006, Nacionālais apgāds.
5.
Jakušonoka R., Jodzēviča H., Gibners R. Transporta imobilizācija. Pārsēji. Rīga. 2008, MULTINEO.
6.
Jumtiņš A. Kaulu lūzumi. Metodiskās rekomendācijas studentiem. Rīga. 2009, RSU.
7.
Savicka M. Apdeguma trauma Rīga. 2004, Nacionālais apgāds.
8.
David J. Dandy, Dennis J. Edwards. „Essential Orthopaedics and Trauma”. Churchill Livingstone, 1998.
9.
David J. Magee. „Orthopedic Physical Assessment”. 4th edition. Saunders, 2006.
Other Information Sources
1.
AO Foundation Home.
2.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
3.
The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery | Home.
4.
Mayo Clinic.
5.
Osteoarthritis - Arthritis Foundation.
6.
Instantanatomy
7.
Anatomy atlase