Occupational therapy

General information and diagnostic classification of fractures. General information on the biology of bone tissue and fracture healing methods. Clinical objectivity of fractures. Emergency treatment and damage control in fractures. Conservative treatment of fractures. Surgical treatment of fractures. General information on orthopedic synthesis devices and joint prostheses. General complications in fractures. Local, early and late complications of fractures. Dislocations: general information and diagnostic framework. Clinical objectivity of dislocations. Shoulder dislocations: classification, diagnosis and treatment. Elbow dislocations: classification, diagnosis and treatment. Acromioclavicular dislocations: classification, diagnosis and treatment. Knee dislocations: classification, diagnosis and treatment. Hip dislocations: classification, diagnosis and treatment. Dislocations of the phalanges: classification, diagnosis and treatment. Complications of dislocations. Arthrosic pathology: general basis. Tendinopathies and subcutaneous tendon ruptures: general information, diagnostic framework and treatment.

Knowledge acquired in previous courses

Postacchini, Ippolito, Ferretti – Ortopedia e Traumatologia, 4ª ed.

Frontal lessons

Mandatory in-person attendance

Oral interview Evaluation of theoretical knowledge of the elements covered in the course of studies Ability to develop and discuss simple clinical cases

Frontal lessons