Curriculum
This course begins with cell biology, followed by growth and development, the emphasis throughout on cellular physiology and dynamics. A sequential review of the pathophysiology of the categories of disease and related treatment principles then follows. A lecture series on interpretation of radiographs reinforces the concepts of clinical, radiological, and pathological correlation. Lectures, hands-on pathology laboratory sessions, and clinical case examples provide a comprehensive learning experience.
The list of lectures and the lecturers appears below. The lecture handouts are organized in digital format on CD-ROM. There is also an Atlas of Pathology that covers normal tissue, and many of the disorders of the musculoskeletal system. You will receive the curriculum.
CURRICULUM |
| LECTURE |
FACULTY |
| The Basics |
| Cellular Physiology |
Dr. R. Rosier |
| Biomechanics I |
Dr. R. Uhl |
| Biomechanics II |
Dr. R. Uhl |
| Biomechanics III |
F. Werner, Dr. J. Spadaro |
| Introduction to Pathology: Normal Structures |
Dr. K. Shekitka |
| Nerve Structure & Function, Injury and Repair,
Compression, Investigation |
Dr. R. Weber |
| Tendon/Ligament Structure and Function, and Soft Tissue Healing |
Dr. B. Harley |
| Growth and Development |
| Growth Plate Physiology |
Dr. M. Zuscik |
| Growth and Development |
Dr. T.V. Smallman |
| Anomalies |
Dr. D. Katz |
| Congenital Hip Dysplasia |
Dr. D. Katz |
| Vascular |
| Circulatory Disorders |
Dr. K. Shekitka |
| Perthes Disease |
Dr. D. Katz |
| Trauma |
| Fracture Healing |
Dr. T.V. Smallman |
| Cell Biology of Fracture Healing |
Dr. A. Evans |
| Disorders of Repetitive Loading |
Dr. T.V. Smallman |
| Trauma Complications |
Dr. B. Simpson
|
| Infection |
| Pathophysiology of Infection |
Dr. K. Shekitka |
| Treatment of Infection |
Dr. B. Harley |
| Metabolic |
| Metabolic Bone Disease |
Dr. S. Bukata |
| Treatment of Metabolic Bone Disease |
Dr. S. Bukata |
| Arthropathies |
| Structure and Function of Joints |
Dr. T.V. Smallman |
| Pathophysiology of Joint Disorders |
Dr. K. Shekitka |
| Neoplasia |
| Cartilage Tumors |
Dr. K. Shekitka |
| Osseous Tumors |
Dr. K. Shekitka |
| Fibrous and Cystic Lesions of Bone |
Dr. K. Shekitka |
| Giant Cell and Vascular Tumors |
Dr. K. Shekitka |
| Clinical Approach to Musculoskeletal Tumors |
Dr. T. Damron |
| Radiology |
| Radiology I - Plain Film Interpretation |
Dr. D. Flemming |
| Radiology II - Assessment of Bone Lesions |
Dr. D. Flemming |
| Radiology III - MRI Basics and Clinical Use |
Dr. D. Flemming |
| Clinical Cases |
| Clinical Case Seminars |
Drs. Shekitka, Flemming, and Smallman |
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