307462 (v.1) Pathology and Diagnosis 752
| Area: | School of Physiotherapy |
| Credits: | 12.5 |
| Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
| Fieldwork: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Anti Requisite(s): | 13076 (v.2) Pathology and Diagnosis 652 or any previous version
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| Prerequisite(s): | 307461 (v.1) Pathology and Diagnosis 751 or any previous version
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| Syllabus: | Radiology of the spine. Degenerative conditions of the vertebral column with particular reference to the vertebral bodies and intervertebral discs. Intervertebral disc injury and repair. Degenerative and isthmic spondylolisthesis with particular reference to lumbar spine instability. Rheumatology of the spine including medical and surgical interventions. Classification and diagnostic features of headache. Pathophysiology and pathomechanics of spinal osteoporosis. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | Upon completion of this unit students will have - Described in depth the principles of plain film radiography of the spine, the indications for requesting radiographs, features which can best be observed on different radiographic views and the clinical significance of common radiological abnormalities. Described the biomechanics, pathophysiology, radiology and clinical features related to the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. Differentiated between cervicogenic and other categories of headache and discussed the proposed mechanisms for cervicogenic headache. Described degenerative diseases and pathologies affecting cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine and demonstrated understanding of the aetiology and clinical presentation of rheumatological conditions affecting the spine. Discussed the pathophysiology of osteoporosis including the concepts of peak bone mass and skeletal remodelling. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | Refer to the School of Physiotherapy web page http://www.curtin.edu.au/curtin/dept/physio/pt |
| Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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| Unit Assessment Method: | Written Paper 30%, Oral Presentation 10%, Theory Examination 60%. This is a grade/mark assessment. |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
CRICOS provider code 00301J
