Orthopedics Workshop

What you'll Learn

• ✓Perform basic orthopedic assessments, including history-taking, joint examination, range of motion, gait and neurovascular assessment.
• ✓Identify and classify common fractures and dislocations, explain fracture healing and recognize potential complications.
• ✓Interpret basic orthopedic X-rays using a systematic approach and describe the roles of CT, MRI and other investigations.
• ✓Recognize common musculoskeletal conditions, including arthritis, spinal disorders, pediatric conditions, infections and sports injuries.
• ✓Recognize orthopedic emergencies, including compartment syndrome, neurovascular compromise and spinal red flags, and identify when urgent referral is needed.
• ✓Explain essential treatment principles, including fracture stabilization, splinting, casting, pain management and postoperative care.
• ✓Describe rehabilitation approaches, including mobility exercises, strengthening, walking aids and injury prevention.
• ✓Apply evidence-based learning to clinical cases through research review, case documentation and a capstone presentation.

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