General information
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Academic year:
- 2026
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Description:
- Medical-surgical approach to orthopedic and traumatic disorders of the neuromuscular system.
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ECTS credits:
- 6
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Course coordinator:
- Renata Kelly Da Palma
Groups
Group
A
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Duration:
- One-semester, 1st semester
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Teaching staff:
- Renata Kelly Da Palma
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Language of the classes:
- English (100%)
Syllabus
1. Musculoskeletal Imaging: X-rays, CT Scans and MRIs
2. Soft Tissue Injuries
3. Types of Fractures
4. Spine Disorders: Neck, Trunk and Low Back
5. Upper Limb Injuries: Shoulder
6. Upper Limb Injuries: Elbow
7. Upper Limb Injuries: Wrist and Hand
8. Lower Limb Injuries: Hip
9. Lower Limb Injuries: Knee
10. Lower Limb Injuries: Ankle and Foot
11. Amputations and Prosthetics
12. Pediatric Orthopedics
Activities
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Activity type
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Hours with a teacher
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Hours without a teacher
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Virtual hours with a teacher
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Total
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| Analysis / case study |
34,00 |
18,00 |
27,00 |
79,00 |
| Assessment test |
5,00 |
48,00 |
0
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53,00 |
| Solution of exercises |
9,00 |
6,00 |
3,00 |
18,00 |
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Total
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48,00 |
72,00 |
30,00 |
150 |
Bibliography
- Thomas Pope, Hans L. Bloem, Javier Beltran, William B. Morrison, David John Wilson (2014). Musculoskeletal Imaging. Saunders.
- Dutton, M. (2012). Dutton's Orthopaedic Examination Evaluation and Intervention, Third Edition. McGraw-Hill Education.
Assessment and Grading
Assessment activities:
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Description of the activity
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Assessment Activity
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% |
Remediable subject
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| In-class quizzes (e.g., Kahoot) |
Quizzes will be done in classroom, starting at 09:00 h. All students must arrive on time for the evaluation. Students who arrive late (after the beginning of the evaluation), will not have the chance to do it, and therefore, their mark will be 0 (zero). Those will have to wait outside the classroom until the activity is finished. It is important that each student bring their own electronic device (mobile phone, tablet or laptop) provided with internet. A total number of 3 online tests will be done throughout the course and an average will be calculated. This will count as 10% of the final mark. |
10 |
No |
| Case-based learning |
Groups will be evaluated based on: Completion: Successfully solving all 4 stages within the 2-hour timeframe. Accuracy: Providing correct answers and sound clinical reasoning. Teamwork: Demonstrating effective communication and collaboration. Time Management: Completing each stage within 30 minutes to avoid penalties. |
30 |
No |
| Final exam |
This is a multiple-choice exam that represents 60% of the overall qualification, and a minimum score of 5 is required to pass.
The duration of the exam is 90 minutes.
Each question includes 5 possible answers, with only one correct option.
Every correct answer is worth 0.25 points, while every incorrect answer deducts 0.25 points |
60 |
Yes |
Grading
The evaluation system in EUSES - UdG is based, in general, in the continuous assessment. If the student wishes to take part in the unique pathway, he / she will need to request it in writing to the lecturer of the subject and the degree coordinator during the first two weeks of the Semester.
This subject will be continuously assessed through Moodle quizzes (10%), oral presentations (30%) and the final exam (60%).
Note: A minimum score of 5 is required to obtain the weighted average score, which includes Moodle quizzes, oral presentations and the final theoretical exam. This average will be the overall score of the subject. If the student scores less than 5 on the theoretical exam, he/she will not be able to count the continuous assessment (Moodle quizzes and oral presentations) as part of their final mark. In this case, the student will have to sit the Basic Competences Exam (BCE).
Use of AI tools is permitted only as a support for bibliographic research, language revision, and improvement of clarity. The generation of original content, analysis, results, critical discussion, or final answers using AI is not permitted. Students must be able to justify and explain all submitted work.
Specific criteria for the "No show" grade:
Students not attending to neither the continuous assessment nor the final assessment will be marked with a 'not seated' for the corresponding evaluation.
Single Assessment:
Those electing to follow the unique pathway will have the theory exams in the official exam week. It´s required to receive an 5/10 or above.
Students who wish to request the Unique Evaluation Pathway (UEP) must submit their request by email to coordination@euses.cat within the first two weeks of the semester. Students are also requested to copy the course coordinator/lecturer in the email, in order to ensure appropriate academic follow-up of the request.
The specific evaluation activities and requirements for students following the UEP will be defined according to the learning outcomes and competencies of the course
Minimum requirements to pass:
To pass the course, students must obtain a minimum grade of 5.0.
Mentorship
The tutorials will be carried out in person in enabled classrooms, and also virtually.
Communication and interaction with students
Communication and interaction with the students will be done in person and virtually throughout the forum of Moodle, video-conferencing means and email.
Remarks
Learning outcomes:
- Knowing the diseases by identifying the manifestations appearing throughout the process, as well as the fundamental medical-surgical treatments in their physiotherapeutic and orthopedic aspects.
- Defining and describing the generic concepts of the pathology of the locomotor system.
- Understanding and recognising the pathologies in each region and the clinical and mechanical importance of the disease evolution.
Design Amendment
Amendment of activities:
Scenario I. In person: the tutorials will be carried out in person in enabled classrooms. Communication and interaction with the students will be in person, and the Moodle fórum and email will be used in addition.
Scenario IV. Confinement: Tutorials will be virtually conducted. Communication and interaction with the students will take place virtually, through the forum of Moodle, video-conferencing means and email.
The teaching activities will be carried out through online platforms (theoretical activities).
Amendment of the assessment:
Scenario I. In person: the tutorials will be carried out in person in enabled classrooms. Communication and interaction with the students will be in person, and the Moodle fórum and email will be used in addition.
Scenario IV. Confinement: Tutorials will be virtually conducted. Communication and interaction with the students will take place virtually, through the forum of Moodle, video-conferencing means and email.
The evaluation will be as follows:
Theoretical part: Assessment using the Moodle platform. (the assessment rules will be the previously established in the subject)
Mentoring and communication:
Scenario I. In person: the tutorials will be carried out in person in enabled classrooms. Communication and interaction with the students will be in person, and the Moodle fórum and email will be used in addition.
Scenario IV. Confinement: Tutorials will be virtually conducted. Communication and interaction with the students will take place virtually, through the forum of Moodle, video-conferencing means and email.
The communication and professor meetings will be carried out through the platforms enabled by the UdG (google meet, Microsoft teams, Skype ...)