Fractures/Musculoskeletal Trauma

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Students participate in the management of orthopedic trauma at a level 1 academic trauma center ( DUH). Principles of fractures and trauma management are emphasized. Requirements are attendance daily fracture rounds M-F, assistance in the Operating Room/Emergency Department M-F, and conference attendance. Students may assist with call if they would like to. Students planning to apply for orthopaedic residency are required to complete 429C prior to taking this elective. For more information and to obtain a permission number, please contact Wendy Thompson at [email protected] or 684-3170. Permission is required. Credit: 3. Enrollment: maximum 2 students per four-week section. Malcolm DeBaun, MD; Christian Pean, MD; Rachel Reilly, MD and Duke Orthopaedic Staff