MEL 8823: Orthopaedics Acting Internship LVHN 15-16
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Students will also have the opportunity to work with the faculty and residents of the Department of Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. Students on this rotation will experience the clinical and surgical treatment of benign and malignant disease, sports medicine injuries and trauma of the musculoskeletal system.
Objectives
- Understand the anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system, with emphasis on the upper and lower extremities and joints
- Accurately diagnose, properly manage, and appropriately consult for common orthopedic conditions and emergencies
- Understand which x-rays are appropriate to order for each common condition, and how to interpret them.
- Demonstrate understanding of aspiration and injection techniques
- Explain the treatment of simple and complex fractures, bone infection and neoplasms
- Demonstrate understanding of the management of complex soft tissue injuries as they relate to the musculoskeletal system
- Demonstrate knowledge of the elements of the orthopaedic examination of the injured patient
- Understand the multidisciplinary role of the Orthopedic Surgeon, Physician Assistant, Nurse, Operating Room Team, Physical Therapist and Athletic Trainers in the provision of coordinated, safe and high quality Orthopaedic care
Learning outcomes
Students will participate in the weekly orthopaedic core lecture series on Friday mornings from 7 am -11 am. Upon completion of this elective, the trainee should understand the principles of diagnosis and management of patients with musculoskeletal trauma, abnormalities or diseases.
Evaluation
Evaluations will be done on an individual basis by the clinical preceptors and will be based on patient interaction, case presentations, medical plans, and documentation.