Postgraduate Course: The Knee (TROR12003)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh Medical School |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 12 (Postgraduate) |
| Course type | Online Distance Learning |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 5 |
ECTS Credits | 2.5 |
| Summary | Surgical management of diseases of the knee |
| Course description |
On completion of this course, the student will be able to: Traumatic disorders including skin and soft tissue injuries, fractures and dislocations of patella, tibia and femoral components, ligament ruptures and internal derangement of the knee. Conservative and surgical indications and detailed methods of treatment, Apply a constant and integrated approach to critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas, information and issues, Outcomes of conservative and operative management, An appreciation of medical and surgical techniques available to repair and replace articular cartilage.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Learning Outcomes
| On completion of this course, the student will be able to: Traumatic disorders including skin and soft tissue injuries, fractures and dislocations of patella, tibia and femoral components, ligament ruptures and internal derangement of the knee. Conservative and surgical indications and detailed methods of treatment, Apply a constant and integrated approach to critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas, information and issues, Outcomes of conservative and operative management, An appreciation of medical and surgical techniques available to repair and replace articular cartilage.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Chantelle Aftab
Tel: (0131 6)51 4933
Email: Chantelle.Aftab@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Yingya Xu
Tel:
Email: yxu7@ed.ac.uk |
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