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ORTHOPEDICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
ETY246 ORTHOPEDICS 4 3 3 4

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. ÇAĞIL ERTÜRK
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: It is aimed to provide information about current concepts of orthopedics and traumatology, conservative and surgical treatment methods.
Contents of the Course Unit: Fractures and treatment methods, soft tissue injuries and treatment methods, common orthopedic problems in physiotherapy and rehabilitation, post-operative period approaches.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Explain the basic concepts of orthopedics and traumatology.
Explains basic knowledge about orthopedic surgery and conservative treatments.
Relates the conscious and informed approach to patients and their pathologies by using general orthopedic principles and knowledge from the basic knowledge of the profession.
Based on orthopedic knowledge, they can analyze clinical problems, evaluate the patient and associate the ability to work in a team covering different professions.
Explain the processes and practices related to post-operative rehabilitation after surgery.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Literature Search Diagnosis in Orthopedics and Traumatology, Clinical Examination Methods, Laboratory Examinations Lecture, Discussion
2 Literature Search Diagnosis in Orthopedics and Traumatology, Clinical Examination Methods, Laboratory Examinations Lecture, Discussion
3 Literature Search Fracture and Dislocation, Clinical Symptoms and Complications Lecture, Discussion
4 Literature Search Shoulder Diseases, Infections, Inflammatory Diseases, Painful Shoulder Diseases, Instability, Elbow Diseases, Infections, Inflammatory Diseases, Painful Elbow Diseases, Instability Lecture, Discussion
5 Literature Search Congenital Deformity and Anomalies, Bone Dysplasia, Systemic Bone Diseases (Metabolic, Endocrine, Idiopathic), Osteoporosis Lecture, Discussion
6 Literature Search Bone and Joint Nonspecific Infections (Child+Adult), Specific Bone and Joint Infections, Inflammatory Joint Diseases, Brucellosis etc. Seropositive and Seronegative Arthritis Lecture, Discussion
7 Literature Search Benign and Malignant Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors, General Diagnosis and Treatment Principles Lecture, Discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature Search Amputations, Prostheses and Orthoses, Rehabilitation in Orthopedics and Traumatology Lecture, Discussion
10 Literature Search Painful Foot and Ankle Diseases, Achilles Tendonitis, Epin Calcaneal, Plantar Fasciitis, Pes Planus, Forefoot Deformities, Ankle and Foot Injuries Lecture, Discussion
11 Literature Search Painful Foot and Ankle Diseases, Achilles Tendonitis, Epin Calcaneal, Plantar Fasciitis, Pes Planus, Forefoot Deformities, Ankle and Foot Injuries Lecture, Discussion
12 Literature Search Wrist and Hand Diseases, Congenital Deformities, Infections, Inflammatory Diseases Lecture, Discussion
13 Literature Search Knee Injuries in Athletes Lecture, Discussion
14 Literature Search Hip Joint Diseases, Epiphyseal Slip, Coxa Vara, Coxa Valga, Coxarthrosis etc. Lecture, Discussion
15 Literature Search Knee Diseases, Angular Deformities, Degenerative Diseases, Congenital Deformities, Peripheral Knee Soft Tissue Injuries and Patello Femoral Joint Diseases, ACL, ACL, IAD, DYB, Meniscopathies, Patellar Chondromalacia, ALBS, Recurrent Knee Dislocation Lecture, Discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins,(2001), Rockwood and Green's Fractures in Adults; Eds. Bucholz R.W., Heckman J.D., Fifth Edition,
Mosby,(2003)Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics; Ed. Canale S.T., Tenth Edition.
Tachdjians's Pediatric Orthopaedics; Ed. Herring J.A, Third Edition, W.B.Saunders Company, 2002.
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins,(2001),Rockwood and Wilkin's Fractures in Children; Eds. Beaty J.H, Kasser J.R., Fifth Edition,
Ahmet M. Bülbül, Mehmet E. Erdil, Adnan Kara, Ersin Kuyucu,(2017)Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
He fulfills all roles required by his professional performance, integrates the entire occupational therapy process, carries out his own practices using the information on theoretical and practical occupational therapy in his field. He actively participates in the development, advancement, and promotion of occupational therapy.
5

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
He explains the basic facts, principles, processes in the subfields of occupational therapy and the methods in the field of application makes advanced analyses and evaluations.
4
2
He uses the advanced knowledge he acquires to protect the community's health.
3

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
He studies, picks, analyzes and synthesizes theories and application models in the occupational therapy field that are supported by scientific publications and resources, with the purpose of carrying out the activities and vital roles of people and communities and determining health care needs, and plans the response.
4

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
He analyzes biological, medical, psychological, sociological and technological information within the scope of occupational therapy, synthesizes this information with information from theories about activity and participation, determines and analyzes the person's resources and constraints. Using this information, research and evidence-based solution proposals can be developed.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
By critically interpreting activity and participation constraints, he chooses a professional and independent role for himself (e.g. treatment, counseling) and works in a people-centric manner by using prevention, rehabilitation, and treatment activities.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
He determines the need for research on topics associated with occupational therapy practices and/or occupational therapy science, prepares related research questions, conducts independent research, and carries on lifelong learning.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
By establishing close cooperation with the people and community, he carries out occupational therapy intervention, and works to improve community involvement by creating accessible and adaptable environments.
3
2
He works with those receiving services and providing care, with the team members, and other stakeholders in a cooperative and interdisciplinary manner to ensure roles and participation.
4
3
He has a computer license and foreign language proficiency adequate for use in Europe.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
He considers and respects personal differences, cultural beliefs, customs, and traditions and takes into account and respects their effect on participation in roles and activities. He combines these with scientific, cultural and ethical values.
3
2
He explains a person's daily life, production, and leisure time activities and his nature regarding his duties, and explains the connection between his performance regarding these and the connection between activities and health and wellbeing.
5
3
He acknowledges his own responsibility in the intervention he carries out and does so according to the principles of management and quality. He takes part in the process of quality development in occupational therapy and returns information to stakeholders.
5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 4 56
Preliminary & Further Study 14 3 42
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 1 8 8
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 1 1 1
Mid-Term Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 0 0 0
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 31 0 108
Total Workload of the Course Unit 108
Workload (h) / 25.5 4,2
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 4,0