Information Package / Course Catalogue
Arthrosynthesis and Arthrotomy
Course Code: VCR630
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 2
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

Gain knowledge and skills about the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the joints

Course Content

Arthrocentesis importance in the diagnosis of diseases of the joints, the joints puncture regions according to the synovial fluid collection and evaluation, diagnosis and treatment as a method of arthrocentesis, the place of choice indications, techniques, complications include issues.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Nuh KILIÇ
Learning Outcomes
1.1. Gain knowledge about Joints, anatomy, physiology and function.
2.2. Knows the Puncture location and surgical approach of joints
3.Arthrotomy arthrocentesis and make the necessary cases..
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. Douglas Slatter(2002) Small Animal Surgery, 3rd ed. Philadelphia: WB Saunders.
2.2. A. Simon Turner (2007) Techniques in Large Animal Surgery,3rd ed Wiley-Blackwell
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Anatomy and physiology of the joints
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Clinical practice
Week 2 - Theoretical
The basic principles of arthrocentesis and arthrotomy
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Clinical practice
Week 3 - Theoretical
Synovial fluid analysis-1
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Clinical practice
Week 4 - Theoretical
Synovial fluid analysis-2
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Clinical practice
Week 5 - Theoretical
Synovial fluid analysis-3
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Clinical practice
Week 6 - Theoretical
Joints puncture sites-1
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Clinical practice
Week 7 - Theoretical
Joints puncture sites-2
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Clinical practice
Week 8 - Theoretical
Mid-term exam, Clinical Case Discussion
Week 9 - Theoretical
Shoulder joint arthrocentesis and arthrotomy
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Clinical practice
Week 10 - Theoretical
Arthrotomy of the elbow joint and the joint arthrocentesis
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Clinical practice
Week 11 - Theoretical
Carpal-metacarpal (tarsal-metatarsal) joint arthrocentesis and arthrotomy
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Clinical practice
Week 12 - Theoretical
Hip joint arthrocentesis and arthrotomy
Week 12 - Practice
Clinical practice
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Clinical practice
Week 13 - Theoretical
And arthrotomy of the knee joint arthrocentesis
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Clinical practice
Week 14 - Theoretical
Intra-articular local anesthetic
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Clinical practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Lecture - Practice140228
Assignment114115
Individual Work143042
Midterm Examination122123
Final Examination127128
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
5
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4
4
4
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5
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5
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026