The aims of the course are to provide the theorical bases of the main diseases of the locomotor system and show the strategies for the prevention of orthopedic and traumatological pathologies at work.
Course Prerequisites
(Basic knowledge of human anatomy)
Teaching Methods
The lessons will be held in the lecture hall (face-to-face with slide presentation) unless opposite instructions of the Rector to face emergencies.
Assessment Methods
Written exam
Texts
The course contents (slides) will be provided to the students. Suggested text for in-depth learning of Orthopaedics and Traumatology: F.A.Grassi, U. Pazzaglia, G. Pilato, G. Zatti (eds.): “Manuale di ortopedia e traumatologia” (3rd edition), Ed. EDRA, 2021 (Italian)
Contents
Elements of bone histo-physiology and osteogenesis. Bone diseases (osteoporosis, rickets and osteomalacia). General principles on fractures (classification, bone repair processes, principles of treatment, complications). Limb traumatology (hand). Thoracic and abdominal trauma. Burns. Low back pain and disc herniation. Myotendinous overuse pathology (upper limb)
