Specialty medicine: orthopedics and neurologyLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You master the foundations of orthopedics and the principles of orthopedic examinations.

You develop theoretical knowledge as a foundation for differentiation diagnosis.

You develop basic orthopedic knowledge, know the orthopedic procedures as required in the profession, and gain familiarity with multidisciplinary cooperation.

You master the orthopedic tests and clinical examination of the patient, as well as good consultation practice.

You know connections between neurological illnesses and those of the locomotor system.

You develop theoretical knowledge as the basis of clinical differentiation diagnosis.

Content

What is the treatment approach to the illnesses of the locomotor system in orthopedics?

What are orthopedic treatment and diagnostics of locomotor illnesses like?

What is rehabilitation after orthopedic surgery like?

What are the basics of neurological specialty?

What are the typical symptoms of neurological illnesses and foundations of clinical assessment?

How to observe the neurological status as part of differentiation diagnostics in clinical work?

Accomplishment methods

a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
d. work together with customers, users and target groups.
e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.
f. work as team members in a goal-oriented way.
g. justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.