small animal orthopedic surgery...small animal orthopaedic surgery orthopaedic surgery rotation...
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Small Animal OrthopaedicSurgery
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Orthopaedic Surgery
Rotation Emphasis: o Evaluation of lameness in Small Animalso History Taking & Orthopaedic Exam o Diagnostic Evaluation (Radiographs plus CT, U/S, MRI, Joint cytology)
o Conservative Care vs. Surgical Optionso Pre & Post-op Careo Bandaging o Surgery
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Orthopaedic Surgery
Recommended: All Students !!!Best time to take: AnytimeIntern candidates: Early in the year (Summer/Fall)
Clinic Schedule: receive Tues & Thurs. Sx. Mon. Wed. & Fr. o Students see new cases and rechecks.
Outpatient/Inpatient: 10-12 / 3-6 per receiving dayOn-Call for ER Sx & Wknd Patient Care Duty: Yes
o shared with General Surgery, Dentistry and Radiology
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Orthopaedic Surgery
Rotation Staffing:• 1 faculty • 1-2 residents,+/- intern• 3-4 students/block
• Limited weeks available for student rotations• Will open more weeks to student if demand is there
Study Expectations: Read your Yr 3 notes b/f rotation Read handouts distributed b/f rotation Background reading on hospitalized cases Review surgical approaches on each case
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What should you expect to do:
History TakingGeneral PE & Orthopaedic Examination
o Awake and sedated
Evaluation of radiographso Introduction to CT & MRI
Pre-op patient assessment & care
Surgical Assistanto Scrub in on all assigned cases
Post-op patient assessment & careo Pain management, bandaging
Client communicationo Oral and written
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What should you expect to see:
Mix of cases Common & Unusual
o Fractures (simple & complex)
o Cruciate Ligament Ruptureso Patella Luxationso Elbow Dysplasia, Hip Dysplasiao Chronic Lamenesso Angular Limb Deformities
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