Information Package / Course Catalogue
Joint Diseases
Course Code: VCR530
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

To learning diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the joints

Course Content

Lecture includes structure and function of joints, joint diseases, joint diseases, treatment options, joint surgery.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Zeynep BOZKAN ÜNAL
Learning Outcomes
1.1. Knowledge about the clinical approach to joint diseases.
2.2. Know diagnose joint diseases.
3.3. Know and apply the methods of treatment of diseases of the joints.
4.To learn knowledge and propose suggestions on the area.
5.To find out and use resources about the profession in the area.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1. Alkan, Z., Veteriner Radyoloji, Mina Ajans, 1999
2.2. Samsar, E., Akın, F.: Genel Cerrahi, Medipres, 2000.
3.3. Piermattei D, Flo G, DeCamp C. Handbook of Small Animal Orthopedics and Fracture Repair, Saunders, 4th Edition, 2006
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Anatomy and function of the joints
Week 2 - Theoretical
joint physiology
Week 3 - Theoretical
Joint Diseases Diagnostic Methods
Week 4 - Theoretical
Joint Diseases Treatment Methods-1
Week 5 - Theoretical
Inflammatory joint diseases
Week 6 - Theoretical
Neoplastic diseases of the joints
Week 7 - Theoretical
Mid-term exam, Immunological diseases of the joints
Week 8 - Theoretical
Degenerative joint diseases
Week 9 - Theoretical
Rheumatic joint diseases
Week 10 - Theoretical
Arthrotomy Methods
Week 11 - Theoretical
Arthroscopy and arthrography Applications
Week 12 - Theoretical
Open wounds, sprains and joints
Week 13 - Theoretical
Case study and discussion
Week 14 - Theoretical
Case study and discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment110111
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)51
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026