Information Package / Course Catalogue
Foot Orthopedics
Course Code: POD231
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

It is aimed to teach all kinds of orthopedic problems related to foot health to students.

Course Content

Introduction to Basic Orthopedics Foot anatomy in orthopedic perspective Examination of soft tissue and foot Examination of lower extremity Biomechanics / walking problems Wound healing-I Wound care Footwear (shoes, slippers, socks) Nail structure Nail problems Foot-ankle radiology Foot-ankle trauma

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Zehra Seznur KASAR
Learning Outcomes
1.Explain the foot anatomy in orthopedic point of view.
2.Performs the examination of the lower extremity
3.Know and care for wound healing, nail problems
4.Recognize foot-ankle trauma and radiology
5.Recognizes their soft and hard tissues
Recommended or Required Reading
1.MJ.Coughlin, RA. Mann, “Surgery of the Foot And Ankle“, 8th Edition, Mosby 2007.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Basic Orthopedics
Week 2 - Theoretical
Foot anatomy from orthopedic point of view
Week 3 - Theoretical
Examination of soft tissue and feet
Week 4 - Theoretical
Examination of the lower extremity
Week 5 - Theoretical
Biomechanics / gait problems
Week 6 - Theoretical
Wound healing-I
Week 7 - Theoretical
Wound healing-II
Week 8 - Theoretical
Wound care (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Footwear (shoes, slippers, socks)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Nail structure
Week 11 - Theoretical
Nail disorders
Week 12 - Theoretical
Foot-ankle radiology-I
Week 13 - Theoretical
Foot-ankle radiology-II
Week 14 - Theoretical
Foot-ankle trauma
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)78
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes