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.
Study Plan
The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
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TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.
Anatomy, pathophysiology, semiotics and biomechanics of the lower limb, pelvic girdle and lumbo-sacral spine - PATOLOGIE DELL'ARTO INFERIORE, CINGOLO PELVICO E RACHIDE LOMBO SACRALE (2021/2022)
Teaching code
4S009036
Teacher
Credits
4
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
MED/33 - ORTHOPAEDICS
Period
2 SEMESTRE PROFESSIONI SANITARIE dal Jan 10, 2022 al Sep 30, 2022.
To show the organization of the course that includes this module, follow this link: Course organization
Learning outcomes
Acquire the basic knowledge of anatomical-pathophysiology, semiotics and biomechanics of the lower limb, pelvic girdle and lumbo-sacral spine of adults and children and the principles of surgical and non-operative treatment. Acquire the knowledge and understanding of the main imaging instrumental exams used in clinical and traumatology.
Program
Presentation of the orthopedics course and presentation of essential terms and focus on the objectives of orthopedic techniques. - Traumatology: generalities and definitions (fractures, dislocations, sprains), classifications of fractures (by etiology, trauma, fracture site, location), diagnosis and treatment principles. - Healing of fractures (role of hematoma, growth factors and stem cells, vascularization, load application), general and local complications. - Arthrosis: definition, clinical picture, pathological anatomy, radiographic aspect, most frequent localizations, principles of treatment - Low back pain and root syndromes: definition and references to anatomy, pathological anatomy, herniated intervertebral disc, clinical picture. Lumbosciatalgia and lumbocruralgia, diagnosis and instrumental tests, prognosis. General information on the treatment. - Scoliosis and curved back: dysmorphism and paramorphism, etiology, primary and secondary forms, the role of skeletal growth, Risser's test, hump, vertebral rotation, Adams test, early diagnosis, principles of treatment. - Congenital diseases: dca, pathological anatomy, clinical picture, early diagnosis and neonatal screening, congenital clubfoot, the main types, generalities of pathological anatomy, treatment principles, flat foot, loose forms, synostoses, stiff neck, congenital and acquired, myogenic and osseous, obstetric forms. - The knee: the meniscus, meniscal injuries, causes and treatment, the clinical picture, the most common ligament injuries, diagnosis of instability, the anterior cruciate ligament, patellar syndrome, clinical picture and differential diagnosis. - Ankle and foot: physical examination of ankle and foot, gait analysis, Achilles tendon injuries, osteoarthritis and arthritis of ankle and foot, ankle instability, hallux rigidus and valgus, sesamoiditis, turf toe, bunionette, small toe deformity, infant and adult flat foot, posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, tarsal synostosis, pes cavus, diabetic foot, ingrown toenail, talalgia, metatarsalgia, orthosis, Morton's neuroma, plantar fasciitis,
Bibliography
Examination Methods
Written and / or oral verification, discussion of clinical cases, possibly telematic (given the recent COVID19 pandemic)
