CH 5433: Orthopedics I

Credits 4.5
Hours
90
Lab 3 Lecture 3
The lecture portion of this course presents the etiology, clinical presentation, orthopedic evaluation, and management of common musculoskeletal conditions of the spine, pelvis and extremities. The lab portion of this course emphasizes proper application and interpretation of orthopedic procedures to include inspection, palpation, ranges of motion, orthopedics tests, signs and maneuvers and the beginning aspects of recordkeeping.
Prerequisites

CH 3220 Lower Extremity Biomechanics; CH 4220 Upper Extremity Biomechanics; CP 4543 Physical Examination and Diagnosis; CP 4220 Advanced Communication & History Taking