Area: | School of Physiotherapy |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Anti Requisite(s): | 307461 (v.1) Pathology and Diagnosis 751
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Co Requisite(s): | 304888 (v.1) Sports Clinic 651
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Syllabus: | Pathology of disease and injury. Inflammatory reaction and repair process of healing in bone, ligament, muscle, nerve, and other soft tissues. Pathology, pathomechanics, aetiology, diagnosis and differential diagnosis of peripheral joints and conditions. Diagnostic tests. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit the student will have demonstrated an advanced level of knowledge of plain film radiography and be familiar with the fundamentals of evaluating peripheral radiographs of the ankle, knee, hip and shoulder regions. Described the rationale for the use of clinical diagnostic tests in the evaluation of peripheral and spinal joint pathologies. Described the aetiology, pathology, diagnosis, differential diagnosis and pathomechanics of common disorders and injuries to the peripheral spinal regions including current surgical evaluation and procedures. Describe the pathology, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, pathomechanics and aetiology of neurovascular disorders in the cervicobrachial region. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 40%. Written Examination 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 60113 Pathology | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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