SPINAL AND LIMB FRACTURES
POR3SLF
2014
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.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Nathan Collins
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: HBS2SUM and POR2PGC
Co-requisites: POR3CAT and HBS3PPO
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/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 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nathan Collins
Class requirements
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.
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.
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 1000 word equivalence case study project | 25 | |
| Laboratory projects equivalent to 2,500 word assignment | 50 | |
| One hour written examination | 25 |