Clinics, Theatre and Bed Side Teaching in Orthopaedics

At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. demonstrate adequate detailed history taking; 2. demonstrate physical examination; 3. outline investigations; and 4. make diagnosis where feasible.

The topic is introduced, its definition, epidemiology, aetiology and classification. Clinical evaluation and investigation. Treatment, medical therapy and surgery for indicated cases. Patients on visitation to the clinics, the evaluation methods as well as treatment. Patient being operated upon. Short and long presentation. The art resuscitation, primary survey.