Postgraduate Course: Adult Reconstruction (GMED12033)
Course Outline
| School | School of Clinical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 12 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 5 |
| Home subject area | General Courses (Medicine) |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | Knowledge of joint replacement surgery and their design. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | none |
Course Delivery Information
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Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Clinical and functional anatomy with pathological and operative relevance
2. A sound working knowledge of the range of arthroplasties for primary and revision surgery for patello femoral, unicompartmental and total replacement of the knee with particular reference to secure bone anchorage, alignment, ligament stability and optimising range of movement
3. a good knowledge of post-operative complications, their prophylaxis and management
4. Demonstrate critical understanding of anatomy and apply this knowledge and understanding to the systematic assessment of patients presenting with musculoskeletal disorders and disease
5. Critically appraise reconstructive surgical procedures. Knowledge of alternative joint procedures such as osteotomies and arthrodeses. |
Assessment Information
Discussion Boards (25%)
Exam (75%) |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof James Garden
Tel: 0131 242 3614
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Course secretary | Miss Sarah Jones
Tel: 0131 527 1496
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