POR3SLF
SPINAL AND LIMB FRACTURES
POR3SLF
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will gain and apply specialised knowledge and skills in the assessment, prescription, fitting and evaluation of removable and non-removable orthoses for spinal and limb fracture management. This subject is designed to develop student's understanding of spinal and limb orthotic fracture management, including an introduction to medical imaging and the biology of fractures, as well as principles and clinical applications of fracture orthoses. This subject will enable students to demonstrate their understanding of the theory of orthotic fracture management by providing practical experience in the application of fracture orthoses for the spine and limbs.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRenee Mackenzie
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in one of the following courses: HZPOTC or HZHPO and have passed HBS2SUM and POR2PGC
Co-requisites POR3CAT and HBS3PBD
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Only available to students enrolled in Prosthetics and Orthotics (or students prospectively enrolling in Prosthetics and Orthotics GEMS)
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Functional Fracture Bracing | Recommended | Sarmiento, A 2002 | LIPPINCOTT, WILLIAMS AND WILKINS |
| Readings | Practical Fracture Treatment | Recommended | McRae, R 2002 | CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically review a variety of common fractures affecting the spine and extremities and determine the likely cause and physiological healing process.
- Activities:
- Lectures, workshops and tutorials.
02. Critically review safe manual handling practices for the management of a person, or simulated client, with a fracture to the spine or extremities.
- Activities:
- Lectures, workshops and tutorials.
03. Develop, justify and communicate an orthotic prescription to manage treatment objectives for a range of fractures common to the spine and extremities
- Activities:
- Lectures, workshops and tutorials.
04. Critically evaluate the fit and function of an orthosis applicable to client with a fracture of the spine or extremity.
- Activities:
- Lectures, workshops and tutorials.
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2018, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRenee Mackenzie
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1000-word individual case study | 25 | 01, 03 | |
| One 1500-word Laboratory portfolio project | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 90-minute end of semester written examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |