Basic Orthopedic Skills

Overview

What you will learn

At the end of this Basic Orthopedic Skills workshop offered by Gulf Medical University , participants should be able to:

• Understand principles of fracture management and implement them during treatment at a primary care level

• Read and interpret a given set of X-rays

• Demonstrate how to immobilize a fracture using splints and frames

• Demonstrate techniques of noninvasive methods of traction

• Demonstrate slab and cast application of extremities using POP

• Implement and exhibit proper protocols for hand washing, gowning, gloving and draping following principles of strict asepsis and sterile field in an Orthopedic setup

• Demonstrate correct operation theater protocol in trauma and orthopedics including handling of instruments

• Demonstrate technique of intra-articular injections showing understanding of sterile field and indications for procedure