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Unit
1 - Basic Anatomy |
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This unit introduces you to the basic concepts and terminology
required to study the anatomy and physiology of the skeletal
system. The unit starts with the concept of levels of organisation
in the human body, then proceeds to acquaint you with the
terminology used to describe the position and movement of
parts of the body. The second unit examines the anatomy
and physiology of the lower limb, the upper limb and the
spine. The structure and function of the whole of each region
is studied before examining, in more detail, the individual
bones, muscles and joints and how they work together to
produce movement. |
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2 - Regional Anatomy |
This
unit examines the anatomy and physiology of the lower limb,
the upper limb and the spine in greater detail. The structure
and function of the whole of each region is studied before
examining, in more detail, the individual bones, muscles
and joints and how they work together to produce movement. |
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Unit
3 - Joint Conditions |
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unit describes a little of the history of orthopaedics.
Terminology is then introduced and the teams of professionals
are introduced and their treatment objectives are explored.
Issues relating specifically to joint conditions are then
addressed and treatment options outlined. Finally joint
infections and complications are defined and discussed. |
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Unit
4 - Other Orthopaedic Conditions |
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unit deals with the ubiquitous problem of back pain. It
describes spinal anatomy and its relationship to common
spinal conditions. Knee, hip, foot, and shoulder disorders
along with their symptoms and management strategies are
also discussed. |
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Unit
5 - Trauma |
This
unit concerns traumatic injury to bone tissue with soft
tissue trauma also being described. The types of fracture
commonly encountered, means of investigation, and management
are explored. Finally the various complications that can
arise as a result of fracture are described. |
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6 - Fractures |
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unit deals with fractures of both the upper and lower limbs.
It categorises many of the common and not so common fractures,
their causes and subsequent management. |
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7 - The Orthopaedic Technician as a Professional |
This
unit describes the aspects of fracture management in a hospital
environment that affect you, the “Orthopaedic Technician”,
on a day-to-day basis. It has been written from a practical
perspective but it also provides information about the reasons
for certain procedures and gives advice about precautions,
which should be observed in various aspects of your work.
Many of the sections, such as those on safety and first
aid, are not intended to be comprehensive but cover the
basics. Practical instruction in these topics should be
sought from qualified instructors. This is available either
through local colleges, voluntary bodies, or within existing
educational courses in the institution in which you work.
You may get help from the Senior Nurse in Orthopaedics or
in Accident and Emergency. You could also make enquiries
in the department dealing with staff development and in-service
training in your hospital. |
