Orthopedics and Traumatology: Practical Skills and Procedures

Orthopedics and Traumatology · Clinical Specialties

How it begins

Manual clínico de habilidades procedimentales en ortopedia y traumatología: desde la exploración semiológica hasta la cirugía de control de daños, con énfasis en técnica, indicaciones y complicaciones.

What it covers

1. Systematic Musculoskeletal Physical Examination
2. · Universal Principles of Orthopedic Exploration
3. · Exploration by Region: Specific Maneuvers of High Clinical Relevance
4. · Muscle Strength Scale (Medical Research Council, MRC)
5. Musculoskeletal Radiology and Image Interpretation
6. · The Ottawa Rule: Criteria for Requesting X-rays
7. · Systematics of Musculoskeletal Radiological Reading: ABCs
8. · Systematic Description of a Radiological Fracture
9. · Salter-Harris Classification (Physeal Fractures in Children)
10. · Indications for CT, MRI and Ultrasound in Orthopedics
11. AO/ASIF Principles of Fractures and Dislocations
12. · The 4 Classic AO Principles (and their Evolution)
13. · AO/OTA Fracture Classification
14. · Gustilo-Anderson Classification: Open Fractures
15. Immobilization: Bandages, Splints and Plasters
16. · Immobilization Materials: Comparative Properties
17. · Splint Application Technique: Step-by-Step Protocol
18. · Standard Splints by Location
19. Arthrocentesis: Joint Puncture and Synovial Fluid Analysis
20. · Indications and Contraindications
21. · Joint Arthrocentesis Technique
22. · Synovial Fluid Analysis
23. Therapeutic Infiltrations in Orthopedics
24. · Intra-articular and Periarticular Corticosteroids
25. · Location Infiltration Techniques
26. · Hyaluronic Acid (Viscosupplementation)
27. · Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
28. Closed Fracture Reduction: Techniques and Principles
29. · Mechanical Principles of Closed Reduction
30. · Distal Radius Fracture Reduction (Colles)
31. Reduction of Dislocations: Joint Techniques
32. · Shoulder Dislocation (Anterior Glenohumeral: 95% of cases)
33. · Hip Dislocation (Posterior: 90% of cases)
34. · Elbow Dislocation (Posterior: 80%)
35. · Patella Dislocation (Lateral)
36. Skeletal and Cutaneous Traction
37. · Skin Traction (Buck, Russell)
38. · Skeletal Traction: Indications, Materials and Technique
39. The Polytraumatized Patient: ATLS and Damage Control
40. · Primary Survey: ABCDE + Simultaneous Resuscitation
41. · Fractures that Bleed Massively: Quantification of Estimated Blood Loss
42. · Damage Control Surgery
43. Critical Orthopedic Emergencies: Compartment Syndrome, Osteomyelitis and Septic Arthritis
44. · Acute Compartment Syndrome (ACS): Diagnosis and Treatment
45. · Acute Hematogenous Osteomyelitis
46. Bone Synthesis: Surgical Principles and Implants
47. · Orthopedic Screws: Types and Mechanisms
48. · Osteosynthesis Plates
49. Management of Wounds and Soft Tissues in Orthopedic Emergencies
50. · General Principles of Wound Management
51. · Soft Tissue Coverage Techniques in Orthopedics
52. Vertebral Column: Practical Procedures and Emergencies
53. · Neurological Evaluation of the Patient with Spinal Cord Injury: ASIA
54. · Vertebral Fractures: Denis and AO Spine Classification
55. · Interventional Procedures in Degenerative Spinal Pathology