Curriculum
This course begins with growth and development, the emphasis throughout on cellular physiology and dynamics. Then follows a sequential review of the pathophysiology of the categories of disease and related treatment principles. A lecture series on interpretation of radiographs reinforces the concepts of clinical, radiological, and pathological correlation. Lectures, hands-on pathology laboratory sessions, and clinical case examples provide a comprehensive learning experience. The material should allow one to develop lasting conceptual models for the musculoskeletal system.
The list of lectures and the lecturers appears below. The lecture handouts are organized in digital format on CD-ROM. You will receive the lecture CD after attending the lecture series. There is lecture material that appears on the CD that is not presented during the course. This reflects the fact that the formal lecture part of the course represents a subset of the basic science material important for the orthopaedist in training.
THE BASICS
- Cellular Physiology
- What the Orthopaedist Should Know about NSAIDS
- Thrombophlebitis
- Basic Biomechanical Principles
- Bone, Fracture Mechanics, Bone Densitometry Nuts and Bolts
- Biomechanics of Cartilage and Tendon/Ligament
- Nerve Structure and Function,/Injury and Repair/Compression
- Soft Tissue Healing (Muscle/Ligament/Tendon)
GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
- Growth and Development
- Structure, Function and the Pathophysiology of Disease
- Physiology and Disorders of the Growing Skeleton
- Distraction Osteogenesis/Application to Bone Lengthening
- Congenital Hip Dyplasia
- Paediatric Spine – Basic Science
VASCULAR
- Circulatory Disorders
- Treatment of Avascular Necrosis - Adult
- Treatment of Avascular Necrosis - Child
TRAUMA
- Basic Science of Trauma and Repair
- Pitfalls in the Treatment of Paediatric Fractures
- Complications of Fractures and Their Treatment
INFECTION
- Pathophysiology of Infection
- Infection in Children
- Infection in Adults
ARTHROPATHIES
- Structure and Function of Joints
- Pathophysiology of Joint Disorders
- Arthropathies- Cell Biology
- Total Joint Arthroplasty, Current Techniques, and Problems
METABOLIC
- Metabolic Bone Disease/Paget's Disease
- Treatment of Metabolic Bone Disease
RADIOLOGY
- Radiology I -Approach to Plain Film: How to Avoid Errors
- Radiology II: A Radiographic Approach to Tumors
- Radiology III – Musculoskeletal MRI, I
- Radiology IV- Radiologic Approach to Arthritis
- Radiology V – Musculoskeletal MRI, II
NEOPLASIA
- Cartilage Tumors of Bone
- Osseous and Juxta-cortical Tumors of Bone
- Fibrous and Cystic Lesions of Bone
- Giant Cell, Round Cell, and Vascular Tumors of Bone
- Juxta-Articular Soft Tissue Lesions
Mini-Symposium: Tumor Management for the Community Orthopaedist
- Clinical Approach Benign Bone Lesions
- Malignant Bone Tumors - Treatment Approach
- Malignant Soft Tissue Tumors - Treatment Approach
- Treatment of Metastases to Bone
CLINICAL CASE SERIES
- Introduction to Histology/Pathology
INFORMATICS
- Inbox Zero – Action based email
- Learning on the Fly – Case examples of methods and resources
