Portal:Orthopedics

Orthopedics has to do with the correction of deformities of the skeletal system, extremities of the spine, muscles, and ligaments.

Learning Outcomes

This specialty has many learning outcomes and can be classified as follows:

Knowledge Basic Knowledge Introduction to Orthopedics The Skeletal System Pain Disorders of : The Knee The Shoulder The Spine The Hand The Hip The Elbow The Toe

Skills Proficient learning in this specialty will allow the student to achieve skills in the following areas: History Taking Orthopedics Examination General Examination Evaluation of local joint pain and severity Analysis of Investigations Diagnosis Treatment Case Based Learning Orthopedic Case One

See also

• School:Medicine
• UCL anatomy
• w:Orthopedics
• Commons:Category:Medical X-rays

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