Trauma of the Spine and Lower Limb (SURG0019)

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Trauma of the Spine and Lower Limb (SURG0019)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Medical Sciences
Teaching department: Division of Surgery and Interventional Science
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Summary of the content of the module / component:

1. Diagnosis and principles of surgical treatment

2. Diagnosis and treatment of injuries from pelvis to feet

3. Multidisciplinary care of elderly fracture patients

4. Management of nonunion, malunion and infection of fractures

Aims of the component: The aim of the module is to teach the principles of management of lower limb injuries, including the issues of orthogeriatric co-management in elderly trauma patients and the management of nonunion.

Intended learning outcomes:

1. Be able to describe and discuss the patterns of injury that occur in the lower limb.

2. Be able to describe and discuss the treatment options for injuries to the spine and lower limbs.

3. Be able to describe and discuss the biology of nonunion, including infected nonunion and how to achieve healing.

4. Be able to describe and discuss holistic care to elderly patients with low-energy fractures.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Terms 1 and 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: Blended
Methods of assessment: 100% In-class activity
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 0
Module leader: Dr Sujith Konan
Who to contact for more information: dsis.ortho@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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