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.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

1° Year

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
7
A
BIO/09 ,BIO/16 ,BIO/17
6
A
BIO/10 ,BIO/12 ,MED/07
7
A/B
MED/04 ,MED/09 ,MED/33
6
A/B
ING-INF/07 ,MAT/05 ,MED/36

3° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2023/2024

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
8
A/B/C
MED/09 ,MED/26 ,MED/34 ,MED/50
Final exam
7
E
-
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
7
A
BIO/09 ,BIO/16 ,BIO/17
6
A
BIO/10 ,BIO/12 ,MED/07
7
A/B
MED/04 ,MED/09 ,MED/33
6
A/B
ING-INF/07 ,MAT/05 ,MED/36
activated in the A.Y. 2023/2024
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
8
A/B/C
MED/09 ,MED/26 ,MED/34 ,MED/50
Final exam
7
E
-

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Teaching code

4S009036

Credits

4

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MED/33 - ORTHOPAEDICS

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

Learning objectives

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. - 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

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Didactic methods

face-to-face lessons

Learning assessment procedures

Written verification

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

verification of learning through multiple choice quizzes

Exam language

italiano