learning Objectives - Describe various musculo skeletal disorders and diseases. Demonstrate skills in management of musculo skeletal diseases.
Hours - 10
Teaching and Learning Activities - Lecture cum discussion Clinical teaching Demonstration
Assessment Methods - Short answer Objective type Essay type
Content of the chapter
a) Review of Anatomy and Physiology of
musculo skeletal system
b) Assessment
– History
– Physical examination
– Diagnostic tests
c) Infections and inflammations
– Septic arthritis
– Gonococcal arthritis
– Osteomyelitis
– Tuberculosis of the spine and bones
– Sprains
– Dislocations
– Fracture of spine and extremities
d) Degenerative conditions of joints, spine
e) Tumors, Amputation and prosthesis
f) Deformities – Congenital and acquired
g) Range of motion exercises
h) Care of patient:
– Skin and skeletal traction
– Orthopedic splints
i) POP application and removal
j) Neurogenic bladder
k) Preparation for bone surgery
l) Use of orthopedic assist devices
– Crutches
– Canes
– Walker
m) Alternate therapies
n) Drugs used in treatment of musculo-skeletal
disorders disorders