Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

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Teaching code

4S007294

Credits

1

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MED/38 - PAEDIATRICS

Period

1 SEMESTRE PROFESSIONI SANITARIE dal Oct 3, 2022 al Dec 23, 2022.

To show the organization of the course that includes this module, follow this link:  Course organization

Program

I lesson: physiology of growth and pubertal development, bone mass peak, assessment of bone mineral density, concept of osteoporosis, role of physical exercise in the skeletal development, secondary short statures and benign retardation of growth and pubertal development.
II lesson: short statures due to genetic defects, associated with skeletal major alterations and/or complex syndromes (achondroplasia, osteogenesis imperfecta, SHOX deficit, chromosomal aberrations), tall staures. Principle perinatal disorders of muscles and bones (torticollis, hip dysplasia, obstetric paralysis, clubfoot).
III lesson: spinal and limb torsion anomalies. Bone pain in children. Idiopathic arthritis. Fractures. Red flags for child abuse.
IV lesson: overweight and obesity and related complications with any interest in the field of physiotherapy.
V lesson: respiratory diseases requiring physical therapy. Lessons overview.

Bibliography

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Didactic methods

Frontal lesson.

Learning assessment procedures

Written test with multiple choices.

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE

Evaluation criteria

Only one answer is correct. 15 questions totally. Each correct answer = 2 points.

Exam language

Italiano.