M.Ch Trauma And Orthopedic Surgery

What is Orthopedic Surgery?

Orthopedic surgeons specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of problems of the musculoskeletal system - joints, bones, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves.

Surgeons specialize in certain areas of the body - lower limb (hips and knees or foot and ankle), upper limb (shoulder and elbow or hand) and spine. Treatment may be surgical or non- surgical depending on your diagnosis.

What is Trauma Surgery?

Trauma surgery covers 'impact' injuries including

fractures and dislocations as well as soft tissue injuries.

Trauma surgeons will tend to

cover musculoskeletal injuries

to the whole body excluding

injuries to the head, chest,

abdomen or blood vessels.

Features of the program:

Knowledge and skill development programBlended learningStudy without leaving jobAdvanced learning management system to support

studentsInteractive online sessionsAffordable costOpportunity to upgrade without disturbing the current

practicingWell qualified program consultants/mentors to support

the academicsDedicated academic coordinator to support, throughout

the courseStudent has to find clinical sites for practical

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

• The course is divided into 4 terms, each terms is of 4

months duration.

• Out of the 4 terms, the last 1 term is dedicated for research

and thesis writing

• Students are expected to accomplish 12 theory & clinical

modules and undergo clinical research course

ACADEMIC PROCESS After enrolling in the university, student will pursue his course from his own

place of residence and from the place where he is working

Each student will have a Course Tutor who will provide online support to the

students throughout the course

The student will identify a clinical mentor on his own. The clinical mentor will

assist the students to acquire clinical skills

Students will submit periodical reports to the university PG coordination office

The students will also review the latest research articles in his subject and

publish it in international journals. These articles will be peer reviewed before

publication

At the end of the course student will appear in clinical examination

LEARNING METHODOLOGY The main thrust of the program is to gain knowledge and competencies

through blended learning which is acquired through an appropriate

interplay of course work, clinical work and research

Students are expected to do course work as prescribed in the curriculum

Work in hospitals or attend hospitals/clinics to acquire necessary clinical

skills. It would be mandatory on the part of the students to report the

acquisition of skills on weekly basis to the PG coordination office

Attend CME programs to gain credits

Article Review and Publications: To

understand the contemporary innovation

and research in the concerned specialty by

doing articles reviews

MCh Orthopedics Course • The aims and objectives of the course are

to provide a masters degree consisting

largely of taught elements in order to

cover the syllabus of orthopedic surgery

from clinical and mechanistic view

points.

• An educational platform will be built to

complement the training aspects of

orthopedics by ensuring basic principles

are firmly established.

MCh Orthopedics Courses :

Foot and Ankle Tumor Statistics in Medical Research

Hand and Wrist Infection Mechanics of Materials

Hip and Pelvis Pathology Orthotics

Knee Disability Medicine Prosthetics

Pediatric Orthopedics Biomechanics Seating and Wheelchairs

Shoulder and Elbow Implants Foot Pressure Analysis

Spine Introduction to Mechanics Gait Analysis, Motion Analysis

Trauma Orthopedic Technology Sports Injury

The course aims to:

Enable you to develop an understanding of the principles and clinical

concepts underpinning practice in trauma & orthopedics.

Enable you to develop the skills and attitudes necessary to perform

evidence based trauma & orthopedic practice and research within

trauma & orthopedics

Foster a commitment to lifelong learning and an inquisitive approach to

clinical practice

A flexible approach to course delivery has been utilised, and for the

majority of modules you can choose to study by attending taught

sessions or by distance learning.

What you study

 In Year 2 you undertake either an 80-credit dissertation which involves

planning, managing and writing up a small-scale research project, alongside

preparing the write-up for publication in a peer-reviewed journal; or you

undertake a 60-credit dissertation which involves planning, managing and

writing up the small-scale research project, plus a 20-credit option module.

In Year 1 of the program you study a

number of modules which develop your

understanding of the principles

underpinning clinical practice in trauma

and orthopedics and develop your skills in

evidence-based practice, research methods

and statistics.

Nature of the work

Trauma and orthopedic surgery deals primarily with injuries,

congenital and acquired disorders of the bones, and joints

and their associated soft tissues, including ligaments, nerves

and muscles.

Working in Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery

Lower limb joint reconstruction (hip and knee replacements and associated procedures)

Hip surgeryKnee surgery (bony and soft tissue)Ankle and footUpper limb (shoulder and elbow)Upper limb (hands)SpineBone tumour surgeryThe surgery of childhoodRheumatoid surgeryComplex trauma surgery.

Skeletal fractures• Patho physiology of fracture healing• Classification of fractures• Principles of fracture management• Complications of fractures

– Delayed and Non-union– Bone grafts

•  Management of joint injuries• Common fractures and joint injuries

– Common fractures– Hip fractures– Ankle fractures– Pediatric fractures

Soft tissue Injuries and Disorders

• Nature and mechanism of soft tissue injury

– The knee

– The shoulder

• Management of soft tissue injuries

• Nerve injuries

Common Disorders of the Extremities

• Disorders of the upper limb

• Disorders of the hand

• Disorders of the lower limb

• Disorders of the foot

Degenerative and Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis

• Osteoporosis

• Metabolic bone disease

• Paget's disease

• Surgical treatment of joint diseases

• Complications of joint replacement surgery

Infections of Bones and Joints

• Osteomyelitis

• Septic arthritis

• Other bone infections

Locomotor pain

Low back pain and sciatica

Spinal cord compression

Scoliosis

Pain in the neck and upper limb

Thoracic outlet syndrome

Bone tumours and amputations

Primary bone tumours

Metastatic bone tumours

Myeloma

Amputations

 General

 Imaging techniques

Neuro physiological investigations

Orthopedic Trauma Common Injuries

What is a Fracture?

Orthopedic trauma typically involves bone fractures. A fracture is,

quite simply, a break in the bone. When a bone is fractured it may be

"closed" (simple) and contained within the body.

Conversely, the fracture may be

"open" (compound) identified by a

break in the skin. These "open"

fractures are often more dangerous

because they leave the skin and bone

open for infection.

Other types of Fractures Include:

• Transverse Fracture:

This type of fracture is at right angles to the long axis of the bone.

• Greenstick Fracture:

A fracture on one side of the bone, causing a bend on the injured side of the bone.

• Comminuted Fracture:

A fracture that results in three or more bone fragments.

What are the leading causes of fractures?

Fractures are typically caused by traumatic injuries, most frequently by:

Falling—most common in the elderly

loosing balance or children playground

accidents.

Overuse injuries such as the constant

pounding on pavement of a runner.

Osteoporosis which most often occurs in the

elderly and is the thinning of their bones.

Forced impact, trauma from violent contact

in football or in a motor vehicle accident.

Common Neck Injuries

Cervical fractures usually result from high-energy trauma, such as automobile

crashes or falls. Athletes are also at risk. A cervical fracture can occur if:

A football player "spears" an opponent

with his head.

An ice hockey player is struck from

behind and rams into the boards.

A gymnast misses the high bar during a

release move and falls.

A diver strikes the bottom of a shallow

pool.

Common Spine Injuries

Fracture of Thoracic and Lumbar Spine :

Fracture of one or more parts of the spinal column (vertebrae) of the middle

(thoracic) or lower (lumbar) back is a serious injury usually caused by

high-energy trauma like a car crash, fall, sports accident or act of violence

(i.e., gunshot wound). Males experience the injury four times more often

than females do. The spinal cord may be injured depending on the severity

of the fracture.

Symptoms include:

Moderate to severe back pain made worse

by movement.

In some cases when the spinal cord is also

involved, numbness, tingling, weakness or

bowel/bladder dysfunction.

Common Shoulder InjuriesThe collarbone is considered part of the shoulder and helps connect the arm to

the body. It lies above several important nerves and blood vessels. However,

these vital structures are rarely injured when the collarbone breaks. The

collarbone is a long bone, and most breaks occur in the middle section.

Signs of a break: Sagging shoulder (down and forward). Inability to lift the arm because of pain. A grinding sensation if an attempt is

made to raise the arm. A deformity or "bump" over the

fracture site. Although a fragment of bone rarely

breaks through the skin, it may push the skin into a "tent" formation

Will a career in Orthopedic Surgery suit me?

Orthopedics requires a combination of manual and spatial skills, knowledge,

an enquiring mind, and an ability to make sensible decisions. You have to be

both a manager and team player. Communication skills are also vital, both

with patients and colleagues.

With such a broad spread of sub-specialisation, there are branches of

orthopaedics to suit all people. Nevertheless, entry into higher training is

very competitive and the work can be physically demanding, requiring

considerable stamina. The main attraction is the satisfaction gained from

relieving pain, improving function and correcting deformity.

Orthopaedic training

• Ankle surgery• Knee surgery• Hip surgery• Upper limb surgery• Paediatric surgery• Spinal surgery• Sports injuries surgery• Trauma surgery.

Life as a consultant in Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery

A career as a consultant orthopedic surgeon is extremely

interesting, challenging, and rewarding. Most consultants

develop a subspecialty interest, while being fully trained in

the generality of trauma and orthopedic surgery.

As in other specialties, the roles and responsibilities consist

of direct clinical care and supporting professional activities.

Consultants are ultimately responsible for all patients under

their care and also for the supervision and leadership of their

team.

Top 10 reasons to do orthopedic surgery

Rewarding and satisfying

Rapidly improves quality of life for patients

Combines theoretical knowledge and practical skills

Combines clinical acumen and technology

Allows appreciation and application of anatomy

Wide range of subspecialties to choose from

Immediate critique of results possible with post-op x rays

Wide interaction with multidisciplinary team and industry

Good support from professional bodies and well organized training

Very sociable specialty

ABOUT TEXILA AMERICAN UNIVERSITY

Texila American University (TAU) is located in Guyana, the only English

speaking country in South America. TAU offers Health Science programs

with a high level of professionalism, exactness and problem solving skills,

upon which the foundations of specialist training and an independent

medical practice can be built, which facilitates further education and

development of their knowledge throughout their life.

The curriculum at the TAU is structured after the best U.S. medical schools.

The academic program is both accelerated and rigorous, with a focus on

preparing students for licensure in the United States, Caribbean and India. 

TAU CREDENTIALSRegistered with National Accreditation council of Guyana (which is governed by Ministry of Education).

Listed in WHO (World Health Organization) Handbook.

Member of IADR (International Association for Dental Research).

Member of GAME (Global Alliance for Medical Education).

Member of AMEE (International Association for Medical Education).

Contact Information

Texila American UniversityCritchlow, Woolford Avenue

Georgetown, Guyana, South America.

 

Telephone: (+592) 2318118

Fax: (+592) 2318111

E-mail: info@tauedu.org

Website: http://www.tauedu.org