Fractures and Surgical Fixation
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About the Course
This course will summarize the structure of the bone and discuss the basic types of fractures and their classifications. You will have a better understanding of the specific rehabilitation considerations, describe physical and occupational therapy interventions used and summarize a basic plan of care for post-surgical fracture management.
Learning Objectives
This course will summarize the structure of the bone and discuss the basic types of fractures and their classifications. You will have a better understanding of the specific rehabilitation considerations, describe physical and occupational therapy interventions used and summarize a basic plan of care for post-surgical fracture management.
Learning Objectives
- Summarize the structure of the bone and discuss the basic types of fractures and their classifications.
- Discuss the contribution of Maurice Müller and the importance of the AO Foundation within the history of orthopedics.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the stages of the healing process, and identify complications and factors that may adversely affect the healing process.
- Discuss the various operative and non-operative fixation techniques employed by doctors; explain the advantages, disadvantages and considerations of each technique.
- List the specific rehabilitation considerations, describe physical and occupational therapy interventions used and summarize a basic plan of care for postsurgical fracture management.
- Explain the various phases of orthopedic protocols for physical therapists and the goals and indications of each.