13076 (v.2) Pathology and Diagnosis 652


Area:

School of Physiotherapy

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

2.0
 
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Fieldwork:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

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

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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Field of Education:

60113 Pathology

HECS Band (if applicable):

2

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Informational

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 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