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. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2003 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | |
Current as of: October 30, 2003 13:11:55
CRICOS provider code 00301J
