Orthopedic Surgery

ELEC642.1 / PSRG 604

Department
Surgery

Clinical or Non-Clinical Course
Clinical

Physician Assessed Patient Facing
Yes

Prerequisites
Completion of Phase 2 Clerkships

Other
CHM orientation

Goal

Each student will develop knowledge of specific orthopedic medical conditions and problems and gain experience in the treatment of these conditions and problems. The student will be responsible for assigned “work-ups” on the preceptor’s service, especially with regard to the presenting orthopedic condition. Call will be taken, not more than every third night, to ensure adequate experience with trauma problems. Under faculty supervision, the student will perform those procedures (wound closure, reductions, cast applications, etc.), depending upon his or her level of competence. Attendance and participation in clinics and rounds will be expected. At least four to six hours per day will be spent in the preceptor’s office.

Objectives

At the end of this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Describe indicators of when to refer patients to orthopedics.
  2. Describe the anatomy of the musculoskeletal system.
  3. Describe the technology used in orthopedic medicine to diagnose common problems.
  4. Describe orthopedic management, treatment and reconstruction aspects of common musculoskeletal problems of the hip, knee, shoulder, spine and hand.
  5. Orally describe the presenting orthopedic condition of patients.
  6. Write an accurate and thorough medical record.
  7. Describe the management of simple fractures.
  8. Describe the basic principles of treatment for acute and chronic musculoskeletal problems.
  9. Identify the basic principles of trauma management.
  10. Under faculty or resident supervision, perform the following basic orthopedic procedures: wound closure, reductions, application of splints, cases, braces, and appliances.

Method of Assessment

  • Standard Clinical 2wk Elective Evaluation - Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Additional Methods

Faculty will base their evaluation on:
1. Verbal interchange between student and preceptor to assess progress.
2. The student will be evaluated by quality of history and physical examination and technical skills observed by the faculty while on the orthopedic service.
3. Observation of interrelations with professionals and patients.
4. Final evaluation will be a discussion with the student and completion of Standard Clinical Evaluation form by preceptor.

Course Director
Jeff Akeson, M.D.; Luke Luetkemeyer, M.D.

Course Coordinator
Jennifer Young
jakyoung@uic.edu
309-655-6454

Location
Midwest Orthopaedic Center (6000 N Allen Rd, Peoria)

Setting
Outpatient
Inpatient

Night Call
Yes

Please Specify
1-2 per week

Laboratory
No

Weekends
Yes

Please Specify
1 or 2

House Staff
No

Number of Learners per Block
1

Duration
2 weeks

Who is this elective available to
M4s (in Phase 3)

Blocks Available
All except winter break.