Information Package / Course Catalogue
Treatment Methods of Fracture
Course Code: VCR539
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 gain advanced knowledge ands skills for classifications of fractures, fracture healing

Course Content

Treatment period of fractures, surgical tecnics for fracture treatment and complications of fracture healing

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. İbrahim AKIN
Learning Outcomes
1.1. Knows the process of healing of fractures, define to fracture.
2.2. Know the methods of surgical treatment of fractures, and choose the appropriate one.
3.3. To apply of the chosen method.
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.Slatter D, 2003,Textbook of Small Animal Surgery 3th edition Volume 2 Elsevier Science, pp: 2019-2027, Philadelphia
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
classification of fractures
Week 2 - Theoretical
Normal vascularization of the bone, vascularization and bone healing after fracture
Week 3 - Theoretical
Identification and characterization of fracture
Week 4 - Theoretical
Closed reduction principles
Week 5 - Theoretical
Principles of open reduction
Week 6 - Theoretical
The materials used in the treatment of fracture-1
Week 7 - Theoretical
The materials used in the treatment of fracture-2
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Mid-term exam, Intramedullary pin application-1
Week 9 - Theoretical
Intramedullary pin application-2
Week 10 - Theoretical
application of cerclage
Week 11 - Theoretical
External fixation-1
Week 12 - Theoretical
External fixation-2
Week 13 - Theoretical
Record applications
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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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026