Orthopedic and neurological sciences
Module orthopedics and traumatology

Academic Year 2022/2023 - Teacher: GIANLUCA TESTA

Expected Learning Outcomes

The aim is to provide the knowledge of the main musculoskeletal diseases of orthopedic and traumatology. The course provides knowledge regarding common orthopedic and traumatological diseases  in physical and sports activities, related to their impact on the planning, organization,  and management of motor activities, in relation to the various ages : from thepediatric age to the elderly.

Course Structure

Frontal lession. PPT files. 

Should teaching be carried out in mixed mode or remotely, it may be necessary to introduce changes with respect to previous statements, in line with the programme planned and outlined in the syllabus.

Learning assessment may also be carried out on line, should the conditions require it.”

Required Prerequisites

Knowledge on anatomy, physiology and biomechanics on musculoskeletal system.

Attendance of Lessons

Mandatory rate: 50%

Detailed Course Content

The course is based on the main orthopaedic and traumatologic disorders, highlighting: epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, imaging investigations, differential diagnosis, prognosis, complications, conservative and surgical treatment.

Textbook Information

1. Sessa-Villani. Ortopedia e Traumatologia. Monduzzi Editore.

Course Planning

 SubjectsText References
1Generalità: Contusioni, Distorsioni, LussazioniSessa-Villani. Ortopedia e Traumatologia. Monduzzi Editore. Traumatologia dell’età adulta – Cap. “Le distorsioni”; Cap. “Le lussazioni”. Consultare dispense
2Fratture in generale e gestione delle loro complicanze.Sessa-Villani. Ortopedia e Traumatologia. Monduzzi Editore. Parte generale. Cap. “Fratture: generalità”. Cap. “Fisiopatologia del processo riparativo delle fratture”. Traumatologia dell’età adulta. Consultare dispense
3Piede Torto CongenitoSessa-Villani. Ortopedia e Traumatologia. Monduzzi Editore. Ortopedia dell’età evolutiva. Cap. “Piede torto congenito”. Consultare Dispense
4Displasia Congenita dell’AncaSessa-Villani. Ortopedia e Traumatologia. Monduzzi Editore. Ortopedia dell’età evolutiva. Cap. “La Displasia evolutiva dell’anca, epifisiolisi”. Consultare Dispense
5Osteocondrosi (M. Di Legg-Perthes-Calvè, M Di Schuermann, M. Di Osgood- Schlatter, M. Di Sever, Etc)Sessa-Villani. Ortopedia e Traumatologia. Monduzzi Editore. Ortopedia dell’età evolutiva. Cap. “Le osteocondrosi”. Consultare Dispense
6Piede Piatto GiovanileSessa-Villani. Ortopedia e Traumatologia. Monduzzi Editore. Ortopedia dell’età evolutiva. Cap. “Piede piatto evolutivo dell’infanzia”. Consultare Dispense
7Paramorfismi e Dismorfismi RachideiSessa-Villani. Ortopedia e Traumatologia. Monduzzi Editore. Ortopedia dell’età evolutiva. Cap. “Deviazioni del rachide”. Consultare Dispense
8OsteoporosiSessa-Villani. Ortopedia e Traumatologia. Monduzzi Editore. Ortopedia dell’età adulta - Cap. “Osteoporosi”. Consultare dispense
9Artrosi e sue maggiori localizzazioniSessa-Villani. Ortopedia e Traumatologia. Monduzzi Editore. Ortopedia dell’età adulta - Cap. “Artrosi-Generalità” ; Cap. “La coxartrosi”; Cap. “La Gonartrosi”. Consultare dispense
10LombalgieConsultare dispense
11Fratture del collo femoreConsultare dispense
12Lesioni Meniscali e Capsulo-Ligamentose del GinocchioConsultare dispense
13Tendinopatie del gomito e del polso; Tendinopatia Achillea e Terapia Infiltrativa.Consultare dispense

Learning Assessment

Learning Assessment Procedures

- Written quiz test at the end of the lessions

- Oral exam during scheduled sessions.

Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises

Oral question example:

1. Which is etiology of Legg-Perthes-Calvè disease?

2. Diagnostic-therapeutic approach on frailty fractures.

Quiz test example:

For dislocation is defined:

A) temporary and partial loss of articularity

B) Permanent and total loss of articularity

C) Ligamentous tears

D) None of the previous

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