Information Package / Course Catalogue
Techniques of Osteosynthesis
Course Code: VCR634
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 7
Objectives of the Course

To gain knowledge and skills about the fractures, fracture healing, materials and techniques used in the osteosynthesis

Course Content

The materials used in the treatment of fracture, fracture treatment methods and practices, and radiological examination of fracture healing.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.1. Osteosynthesis materials used in veterinary orthopedia
2.2. Osteosynthesis methods used in veterinary orthopedia
3.3. Decides appropriate material and method and applies
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. (1998). Textbook of Small Animal Surgery. Philedelphia: W.B. Saunders Company.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
General evaluation of trauma patient
Week 2 - Theoretical
Classifications of fractures
Week 3 - Theoretical
Planning of fracture treatment
Week 4 - Theoretical
Getting ready of patient, surgical readiness and fracture reduction
Week 5 - Theoretical
Necessary surgical materials for osteosynthesis -1
Week 6 - Theoretical
Necessary surgical materials for osteosynthesis -2
Week 7 - Theoretical
Intrameduller pins and usages
Week 8 - Theoretical
Midterm exam, Cerclage wires and usage
Week 9 - Theoretical
Vida types and usages
Week 10 - Theoretical
Plaque types and usages-1
Week 11 - Theoretical
Plaque types and usages -2
Week 12 - Theoretical
External fixators -1
Week 13 - Theoretical
External fixators -2
Week 14 - Theoretical
Radiographical examination of fracture healing
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Presentation1%5
Assignment1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140228
Seminar114115
Individual Work143042
Midterm Examination126127
Final Examination134135
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)175
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
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026