Information Package / Course Catalogue
The Use of Material in Orthopedic Surgery
Course Code: VCR604
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 0
Credit: 1
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

To gain knowledge and skills about materials and methods used in orthopaedic surgery.

Course Content

The course content include orthopedic devices and supplies should be in the set

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Nuh KILIÇ
Learning Outcomes
1.1. Student get theoretical information about the materials used and the methods applied in orthopedic surgery.
2.2. Student can choose appropriate material and method for cases.
3.3. Student can apply 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
1.1. Aslanbey D. (2000). Veteriner Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji. Malatya: Medipress 2. Yanık K(2004). Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji.U.Ü Veteriner Fakültesi yayınları. Bursa
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Preparation of the patient, surgical approaches and fracture reduction
Week 2 - Theoretical
Surgical instruments required for osteosynthesis-1
Week 3 - Theoretical
Surgical instruments required for osteosynthesis-2
Week 4 - Theoretical
The use of intramedullary pins-1
Week 5 - Theoretical
The use of intramedullary pins-2
Week 6 - Theoretical
Cerclage wires and their use
Week 7 - Theoretical
The use of screw types
Week 8 - Theoretical
Midterm exam, Plate types and use-1
Week 9 - Theoretical
Plate types and use-2
Week 10 - Theoretical
External Skeletal Fixator-1
Week 11 - Theoretical
External Skeletal Fixator-2
Week 12 - Theoretical
External Skeletal Fixator-3
Week 13 - Theoretical
Clinical Case Discussion
Week 14 - Theoretical
Clinical Case Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Seminar202550
Individual Work120020
Midterm Examination120121
Final Examination120121
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)126
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
OÇ-1
5
5
4
4
4
4
2
4
3
4
4
3
OÇ-2
5
5
4
4
4
4
2
4
3
4
4
3
OÇ-3
5
5
4
4
4
4
2
4
3
4
4
3
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026