Information Package / Course Catalogue
Methods of Fracture Fixation
Course Code: VCR670
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 0
Prt.: 2
Credit: 1
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

To gain knowledge and skills about fractures, osteosynthesis materials and techniques used for osteosynthesis.

Course Content

The course content include, materials used for fracture treatment, osteosynthesis techniques and radiological examination of fracture healing.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Student learn osteosynthesis materials can be used for veterinary orthopedics.
2.2. Student learn osteosynthesis methods can be used for veterinary orthopedics.
3.Student can choose appropriate material and method for 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. Slatter, D. (1998). Textbook of Small Animal Surgery. Philedelphia: W.B. Saunders Company.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
General evaluation of the trauma patient
Week 2 - Theoretical
Classification of fractures
Week 3 - Theoretical
Fracture treatment planning
Week 4 - Theoretical
Preparation of the patient, surgical approaches and fracture reduction
Week 5 - Theoretical
Surgical equipment required for osteosynthesis-1
Week 6 - Theoretical
Surgical equipment required for osteosynthesis-2
Week 7 - Theoretical
İntramedullary pins and their use
Week 8 - Theoretical
Midterm exam, Cerclage wires and their use
Week 9 - Theoretical
Screw types and their use
Week 10 - Theoretical
Plate types and their use-1
Week 11 - Theoretical
Plate types and their use-2
Week 12 - Theoretical
External Skeletal Fixators
Week 13 - Theoretical
Radiological examination of fracture healing-1
Week 14 - Theoretical
Radiological examination of fracture healing-2
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Presentation1%5
Assignment1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Seminar1516
Individual Work141242
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination120121
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)122
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
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
1
4
2
1
1
3
1
3
1
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
1
4
1
1
1
3
1
3
1
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026