Online Courses Handbook 2003

13132 (v.4) Podiatric Orthopaedics 357

Area:	Department of Podiatry
Contact Hours:	5.0
Credits:	25.0
Lecture:	2 x 1 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Podiatric Surgery of the foot and ankle, 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, equipment for soft tissue removal. Suturing techniques. Nail surgery - avulsion and matrix cautery practical sessions. Pre and post operative care, record keeping. Review of resuscitation. Podiatric Orthopaedics - Podiatric management of foot disorders using orthoses, footwear manufacture and modification.