Courses

This course introduces students to a comprehensive overview of knowledge, terminology, and application used for orthopaedic patient physical assessment. Topics include life span differences, assessment of acute and chronic patient orthopaedic problems, the application and use of various orthopaedic devices, and how to do custom measurements. Upon completion, students should be able to assess a patient's orthopaedic condition and identify the best orthopaedic device, considering the potential complications and contraindications.