13132 (v.5) Podiatric Orthopaedics 357
Area: |
Department of Podiatry |
Credits: |
25.0 |
Contact Hours: |
5.0 |
| ** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. ** | |
Lecture: |
2 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: |
1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: |
Podiatric surgery of the foot and ankle and review of common techniques used in surgery of the foot and ankle. Surgical management of the podiatric patient. An appreciation of podiatric surgical protocol and be able to work, evaluate and communicate in the surgical environment. History of podiatric surgery in Australia and the world. Principles of below knee casting. Use of diathermy, electro surgery techniques and equipment for soft tissue removal. Suturing techniques. Nail surgery - avulsion and matrixcautery practical sessions. Pre and post-operative care and record keeping. Review of resuscitation. Podiatric orthopaedics - podiatric management of foot disorders using orthoses, footwear manufacture and modification. |
| ** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. ** | |
Field of Education: | 060100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping) |
Funding Cluster: | 09 - Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Science |
SOLT (Online) Definitions*: | Essential *Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information |
Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
Availability |
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| 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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