39467 - Pathologies of the Upper Limb and Cervicodorsal Rachis

Learning outcomes

At the end of the module, the student knows the basics of anatomy and biomechanics of the upper limb, especially the shoulder, the anatomy of the cervico-dorsal spine, and degenerative and post-traumatic pathology of the upper limb and cervico-dorsal spine. He is able to learn about medical, physical and surgical therapies related to pathology of the upper limb and scapular girdle and the cervico-dorsal spine. Thanks to laboratory hours, the student is acquainted with basic semeiotics related to the pathology of the shoulder and cervico-dorsal spine and pathognomonic tests for the evaluation of the most frequent pathologies.

Course contents

1. Anatomy, biomechanics and semeiotics of the upper limb (shoulder and scapular girdle, elbow, wrist and hand) 2. Rotator cuff injuries 3. Fractures of the proximal humerus 4. Shoulder dislocation and instability 5. Arthrosis of the shoulder 6. Wrist and hand pathology 8. Anatomy, biomechanics and semeiotics of the cervical spine 9. Fractures/luxations of the cervical spine 10. Arthrosis of the cervical spine 11.

Readings/Bibliography

Manual of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - by S. Giannini and C. Faldini (Edizioni Minerva Medica) + Lecture presentations published online

Teaching methods

fontal lessons

Assessment methods

written or oral verification

Office hours

See the website of Giulio Maria Marcheggiani Muccioli