Musculoskeletal system diseases and rehabilitation
Module Musculoskeletal system diseases

Academic Year 2023/2024 - 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

Basis on anatomy, physiology and biomechanics on musculoskeletal system (mandatory).

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 (reference book)


AuthorTitlePublisherYearISBN

Course Planning

 SubjectsText References
1Fratture 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
2Generalità: Contusioni, Distorsioni, LussazioniSessa-Villani. Ortopedia e Traumatologia. Monduzzi Editore. Traumatologia dell’età adulta – Cap. “Le distorsioni”; Cap. “Le lussazioni”. Consultare dispense
3Distacchi EpifisariSessa-Villani. Ortopedia e Traumatologia. Monduzzi Editore. Traumatologia dell’età evolutiva. Cap. “Traumatologia dell’età evolutiva”.
4Fratture del collo femoreConsultare dispense
5OsteoporosiSessa-Villani. Ortopedia e Traumatologia. Monduzzi Editore. Ortopedia dell’età adulta - Cap. “Osteoporosi”. Consultare dispense
6Fratture vertebraliConsultare dispense
7LombalgieConsultare dispense
8Artrosi 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
9Patologie dell'anca: Coxartrosi, Conflitto femoro-acetabolare, anca a scatto, borsite trocantericaConsultare dispense
10Lesioni Meniscali e Capsulo-Ligamentose del GinocchioConsultare dispense
11Patologie della spalla: Semeiotica della spalla, Sindrome da conflitto, Instabilità, slap lesion Consultare dispense
12Patologie della mano: S. del tunnel carpale, S. di de Quervain, S. di Dupuytren, RizoartrosiConsultare dispense
13Patologie del piede: Piede piatto, Alluce valgo, alluce rigido, Fascite plantareConsultare dispense

Learning Assessment

Learning Assessment Procedures

Written quiz test at the end of lessons.

Oral exam. Elements to be evaluated: relevance of the answers, quality of their contents, ability to connect with other topics within the program, ability to report examples, quality of technical language, and overall expressive ability.

To guarantee equal opportunities and in compliance with current laws, students can request a meeting in order to plan any compensatory and/or dispensatory measure, according to the educational goals and specific needs. In this case, it is advisable to contact the CInAP (Centre for Active and Participated Integration - Services for Disabilities and/or SLD) professor of the Department where the Degree Course is included

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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