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2017-2018 School of Medicine Bulletin (Archived) 
    
 
  Apr 30, 2024
 
2017-2018 School of Medicine Bulletin (Archived) [Archived Catalog]

ORSU G715 - Orthopedic Surgery: Sports Medicine and Trauma


Credits: 2

This course is designed to give a focused experience in the fields of orthopedic sports medicine and trauma.  Attention will be given to adult and pediatric pathology within these subspecialties of orthopedic care. This includes acute and chronic athletic injuries, fractures, post-fracture deformity and dysfunction. The student’s education includes all aspects of patient care: initial diagnosis in the E.D. or clinic; development and execution of treatment plans; ongoing assessment of treatment and follow-up care. The student will work with the team of orthopedic attendings and resident physicians. There are daily rounds and didactic education. All student activities will be supervised and appropriately directed.