Orthopedics for Primary Care

Catalog description

This elective is an introduction to non-surgical orthopedic conditions commonly seen in the primary care setting. The goal of the elective is to provide the student with the tools to be successful in performing a musculoskeletal exam and provide appropriate care in treating various pathologies. The curriculum will include didactics, hands on review of the musculoskeletal exam, interpretation of radiographs, introduction to rehabilitation, and exposure to procedures common in the evaluation and care of the orthopedic patient including joint aspiration and injections, splinting, and casting.