Orthopaedics

Goal:

The broad goal of the teaching of undergraduate students in Surgery is to produce graduates capable of delivering efficient first contact surgical care.


Objectives:

A) Knowledge

The student should be able to :

  • » Explain the principles of recognition of bone injuries and dislocation.
  • » Apply suitable methods to detect and manage common infections of bones and joints.
  • » Identify congenital, skeletal anomalies and their referral for appropriate correction or rehabilitation.
  • » Recognize metabolic bone diseases as seen in this country.
  • » Explain etiogenesis, manifestations, diagnosis of neoplasm affecting bones.

(B) Skills :

At the end of the course, the student should be able to :

  • » Detect sprains and deliver first aid measures for common fractures and sprains and manage uncomplicated fractures of clavicle, Collis’s, forearm, phalanges etc.
  • » Techniques of splinting, plaster, immobilization etc.
  • » Management of common bone infections learns indications for sequestration, amputations and corrective measures for bone deformities.
  • » Aspects of rehabilitation for Polio, Cerebral Palsy and Amputation

C) Application:

Be able to perform certain orthopedic skills, provide sound advice of skeletal and related conditions at primary or secondary health care level.


D) Integration:

Integration with Anatomy, Surgery, Pathology, Radiology and Forensic Medicine is done.


Faculty Profile:

Faculty list updated as on 31-7-2024

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Complete list of Research Publications by Department of Orthopaedics can be viewed here.