Open Fractures and Orthoplastic Surgical Care

Module code: ICM7065

Credits: 15.0
Semester: SEM3

Contact: Dr Kavi Patel

This is a compulsory module that will focus on the multi-specialty management of open fractures, from pre-hospital care to definitive ortho-plastic surgical treatment

The module will provide students with a deep knowledge of how open fractures can be treated by a combined, collaborative approach between surgical disciplines, from the emergency room, to first debridement and then definitive fixation and soft tissue cover. Skeletal stabilisation and soft tissue reconstruction are discussed in detail, including decision-making around implants and choice of grafts/flaps for covering skin defects.

Connected course(s): UDF DATA
Assessment: 100.0% Examination
Level: 7