The course is aimed at enabling the acquisition of the basic principles of biomechanics of the foot and lower extremities. Knowledge of these principles is essential for the design and manufacture of orthopaedic aids for use in pathological situations. The main pathologies of the lower limbs will be treated: congenital, developing and adulthood Based on the knowledge learned, the student must be able to diagnose the most commonly observed pathologies, but above all to distinguish paramorphisms from the actual pathologies. It will then be able to apply theoretical knowledge to technical-orthopedic practice, to the creation of customized orthoses or to the adaptation of existing ones in commerce
Course Prerequisites
Graduates in orthopedic techniques are healthcare professionals who, in conjunction with other professional figures, provide technical assistance during the rehabilitation of patients suffering from orthopedic-traumatological, neurological or other (urological, oncological) pathologies. During the first year of the course they must have acquired the basic knowledge of math, physics and basic sciences as well as fundamental psychology notions in order to deal with the patient's direct approach during internship. As a statute for the transition from 1st to 2nd year by September 30, the student must have passed the following tests: Anatomy and Applied Biology Integrated Course Internship Seminary Skeletal Muscle Anatomy and Orthopedic Techniques.
Teaching Methods
The lessons will be held in compliance with the Governance provisions: lectures, presentation and discussion of clinical cases. Power point will be used for the lectures, which will then be made available on the KIRO moodle platform.
Assessment Methods
The final test is written and focuses on the topics covered during the lessons. The learning outcomes are verified through the administration of a questionnaire of 30 questions; the correct test will be awarded a score of 30: each correct answer is assigned the score: 1. The duration of the test is 1 hour: during the exam the use of notes, texts, telephone is not allowed. The teacher is available to clarify any doubts regarding the formulation / interpretation of the questions. The final evaluation of the integrated course, consisting of two modules, is the result of the average of the marks obtained in each module. The partial tests, if passed, are valid for one year.
Texts
Treaty of Biomechanics - P.Ronconi, S.Ronconi - Timeo Editore Bologna 2012 Orthopedic Clinic. Manual Atlas Mancini Attilio; Morlacchi Carlo - Piccin-Nuova Libraria 2003 Pediatric Orthopedics - L. Pedrotti - Pavia University Press 2012 Pediatric Orthopedics: questions and answers - G.Clemente, S.Citterio, G. Carpagna, L.Pedrotti - Pavia University Press 2015
Contents
History of movement Mechanics and biomechanics of the foot Biomechanics of human equilibrium Deambulation and step cycle Walking kinematics Biomechanics and foot pathologies: Clubfoot Flatfoot (in growth and in the adulthood) Hallux valgus
Course Language
Italian
More information
The organization of any seminars will be announced during the semester
