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307461 (v.1) Pathology and Diagnosis 751


 

Area:

School of Physiotherapy

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

2.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Anti Requisite(s):

13069 (v.2) Pathology and Diagnosis 651 or any previous version

Co Requisite(s):

307459 (v.1) Sports Clinic 751

Syllabus:

Pathology of disease and injury of the musculoskeletal system. 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 and axial joints and conditions. Diagnostic tests.
 

Unit Outcomes:

Upon completion of this unit students will have - Demonstrated in depth knowledge of the cellular, vascular and humoral events of the inflammatory response to tissue injury and the implications for clinical management. Demonstrated an advanced level of knowledge of the response of connective tissues and muscle to injury, the potential for repair and how this may be optimised in each case. Demonstrated an advanced level of knowledge of plain film radiography and be familiarised 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. Described 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:

Refer to the School of Physiotherapy web page http://www.curtin.edu.au/curtin/dept/physio/pt

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Method:

Written Paper 30%, Oral Presentation 10%, Theory Examination 60%. This is a grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 60113 Pathology

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Categorised  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.

 
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