Upper Limb & Paediatric Orthopaedics module (GM51088)

This module covers elective and trauma conditions relating to the shoulder, elbow hand and wrist and that of paediatric pathologies. Additionally, students will be given lectures on biomechanics and motion analysis which will help to prepare for research project work and writing up project thesis.

What you will learn

In this module you will:

• learn the principles of assessing, initially handling and critically evaluating various options of definitive management of various elective and trauma conditions of the whole spectrum of upper limb degenerative and trauma complaints and paediatric pathologies.
• build an understanding of basic principles of motion and mechanics and how these concepts are integral to principles of orthopaedic practice and fracture fixation surgery.

By the end of this module, you will:

• have honed understanding of biomechanics
• further developed your clinical skills
• discover how basic science can compliment your clinical work
• learn from leaders in the field of upper limb orthopaedics
• increase your knowledge and skills in upper limb and paediatric orthopaedics
• cover aspects which are part of daily orthopaedic practice

Assignments/assessment

• MCQ, 100 questions (50%)
• Clinical Scenario-based written exam (50%)

Teaching methods

Teaching is conducted by:

• face-to face lectures on campus
• online lectures
• thiel cadaveric workshops
• dry bone workshops
• talks by invited speakers
• clinical observership with a named NHS sub-specialty consultant