Diagnosis of the Upper Extremity

Catalog description

This course emphasizes the theory and practical application of orthopedic assessment and diagnosis for the upper extremity. Students will develop an evidence-based approach to orthopedic injury diagnosis by integrating current peer­reviewed research with anatomical considerations and injury pathology. Students will develop a foundation for orthopedic injury assessment and differential diagnosis by investigating anatomical considerations associated with injury pathology. Standard orthopedic assessment techniques will be learned and applied to injuries and illnesses of the upper extremity. Students will learn guidelines for proper documentation and appropriate physician referral as part of the overall assessment process.