Information Package / Course Catalogue
Theraphy Principles in Fractures
Course Code: VCR657
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

To gain knowledge about classifications of fractures, fracture healing and surgical treatment of fractures

Course Content

Fracture healing process, surgical treatment techniques of fractures and complications while fracture healing

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Murat SARIERLER
Learning Outcomes
1.1. Gains knowledge about fracture healing process, describes any seen fracture
2.2. Gains knowledge about surgical treatments of fracture and decides the appropriate
3.3. Applies 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. 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
Classifications of fractures
Week 2 - Theoretical
Normal bone vascularisation, vascularisation after fracture and fracture healing
Week 3 - Theoretical
Diagnosis and describes of fracture
Week 4 - Theoretical
Closed reduction principles
Week 5 - Theoretical
Opened reduction principles
Week 6 - Theoretical
Equipments used for fracture treatment-1
Week 7 - Theoretical
Equipments used for fracture treatment-2
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm exam, Intramedullar pin applications-1
Week 9 - Theoretical
Intramedullar pin applications-2
Week 10 - Theoretical
Cerclage applications
Week 11 - Theoretical
External fixation-1
Week 12 - Theoretical
External fixation-2
Week 13 - Theoretical
Plaque applications
Week 14 - Theoretical
Example cases and discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment114115
Individual Work143042
Midterm Examination116117
Final Examination122123
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
5
4
4
4
4
2
4
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4
4
3
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5
5
4
4
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4
4
3
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5
5
4
4
4
4
2
4
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4
4
3
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026