Information Package / Course Catalogue
Basics of Surgery in Orthopedics
Course Code: VCR655
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 0
Credit: 1
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To gain knowledge about basic principles of orthopaedics surgery

Course Content

Movement system morphology, systematic examination of orthopaedic diseases and treatments

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.1. Gains knowledge about traumas
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. Aslanbey D. (2000). Veteriner Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji. Malatya: Medipress.
2.2. Piermattei, D.L. (1993). An Atlas of Surgical Approach to the Bones and Joints of the Dog and Cat, 3rd ed. Philadelphia: WB Saunders
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
General evaluation of trauma patient-1
Week 2 - Theoretical
General evaluation of trauma patient-2
Week 3 - Theoretical
Sedation and anesthesia of trauma patient-1
Week 4 - Theoretical
Sedation and anesthesia of trauma patient-2
Week 5 - Theoretical
Pain control
Week 6 - Theoretical
Antimicrobial treatment
Week 7 - Theoretical
Classifications of fractures-1
Week 8 - Theoretical
Classifications of fractures-2
Week 9 - Theoretical
Midterm exam, Planning of fracture treatment
Week 10 - Theoretical
Preparing the patient, fracture reduction and surgical approach-1
Week 11 - Theoretical
Preparing the patient, fracture reduction and surgical approach -2
Week 12 - Theoretical
Postoperative caring and complications-1
Week 13 - Theoretical
Postoperative caring and complications-2
Week 14 - Theoretical
Clinical case discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Presentation1%5
Assignment1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Assignment114115
Individual Work141014
Midterm Examination112113
Final Examination118119
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
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