ORTH6001Basic Science in Orthopaedics

Course handbook

Description

This course will give the student a comprehensive and critical understanding as well as latest advances in basic science in orthopaedics. This course is a core course in the Orthopaedic Specialisation of the Master of Traumatology.

Availability2024 Course Timetables

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. define and analyse basic science related problems in orthopaedic disease;

2. demonstrate understanding of the treatment and management of joint disease in particular arthroplasty related problems as well as understand limitations of different modes of treatment; and

3. analyse cutting edge research advances in orthopaedic related basic science questions in a critical manner.

Content

• Embryology and skeletal development
• Upper limb anatomy
• Lower limb anatomy
• Spine
• Hand and peripheral nerves
• Skeletal muscle
• Basic Principles
• Biomechanics
• Biomaterials
• Arthroplasty and wear
• Microbiology and musculoskeletal infection
• Bone grafting and Bone graft substitutes
• Future research

Further to the coursework, you will be required to attend an intensive three-day face to face interactive workshop.

Review of Progress

This course is a compulsory program requirement and is monitored for academic progress purposes. The course must be completed to progress in the program or meet other program requirements.

Failure or withdrawal from this course will result in students being considered under the Student Academic Progress Procedure.

Requisite

Students can only enrol in this course if they are active in the Master of Traumatology [12392] program.

Assessment items

Participation: Discussion Board
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Quiz: Multiple Choice Quiz: Part 1
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Quiz: Multiple Choice Quiz: Part 2
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Written Assignment: Final Assignment: Part 1
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Written Assignment: Final Assignment: Part 2
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Written Assignment: Paper Upload and Summary
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Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Online

Course outline

• ORTH6001 - Semester 1, 2024 (Online) (PDF, 152.8 KB)