Pathophysiology I

Human anatomy and physiology.

Theoretical presentation of the clinical semiology relevant to each of the nosographic entities that will be illustrated, whenever possible, with iconographic elements and complemented by clinical case summaries.

Knowledge of the most common orthopaedic and neurological conditions in the general population.
Knowledge of other orthopaedic and neurological conditions, the recognition of which is essential for the correct management of patients.
Competence in interpreting the clinical picture of the most common orthopaedic and neurological conditions and their aetiology.
Knowledge and skills in infection control.

Introduction to Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Traumatic soft tissue injury

Principles of Fractures

Upper Limb Fractures

Lower Limb Fractures

Spinal Fractures

General changes in the musculoskeletal system

Infections in Children

Rheumatic Diseases

Metabolic Bone Disease

Idiopathic and Hereditary Changes

Changes in the Musculoskeletal System: Spine, Upper Limb, Lower Limb

Osteodegenerative Pathology

Musculoskeletal Neoplasms and Similar Diseases

Semiology of nervous system diseases and major neurological syndromes: hemispheric, brainstem, skull base, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves

Electromyography, electroencephalography, evoked potentials and their applications

Headaches

Coma and acute confusional syndrome

Dementias

Movement disorders 

Cerebrovascular disease

Spinal cord pathologies

Epilepsy 

Traumatic brain injury

Intracranial hypertension

Brain tumours

Demyelinating diseases, such as multiple sclerosis (reference to lumbar puncture and its indications) 

Neuromuscular diseases (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; myasthenia gravis; acute polyradiculoneuropathy)

Paediatric and general neurosurgery

Infection control: routine practices; universal precautions

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