Orthopedics

This clinical module helps clinicians to evaluate and manage bones and joints conditions. History and symptoms analysis clears conditions etiology and probable causative factors. General examination includes inspection of gait, posture, mobility, deformities, muscle wasting, and joint abnormalities.

Evaluation of recent and old fractures and joint lesions and inflammatory conditions. Local examination is schematic focusing on skull and head, spine and vertebral column, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, Hip, knee, ankle, and foot joints. Each focus is designed to detect abnormalities in both anatomy and function of the target area. Final evaluation, investigations, procedures and treatment plan is planned.