Orthopaedic Junior Medical Student Elective

Goal: The goal of this elective is to provide the student with broad exposure to the field of orthopaedic surgery.  This is accomplished through clinic, emergency room, and operating room experiences.

Objectives: At the conclusion of this week the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate the ability to perform a thorough orthopaedic examination with particular emphasis on the spine, hip, knee and shoulder.
2. Interpret musculoskeletal X-rays in a systematic fashion.
3. Describe fractures with regard to angulation, displacement, shortening, rotation, and comminution.
4. Describe the usual clinical presentation and radiographic findings of osteoarthritis and clinical indications for total joint replacement of shoulder, hip and knee.
6. Describe the non-operative options for osteoarthritis of the shoulder, hip and knee.
7. Observe and participate in application of casts and splints.
8. Understand basic emergency aspects of orthopaedic surgery through exposure to emergency treatment in the ER and trauma bay.
9. Develop an orthopaedic differential diagnosis for common musculoskeletal complaints.

Participating Faculty: Tom Hansen, M.D., Osaretin Idusuyi, M.D., Per Freitag, M.D., Keith Gabriel, M.D., Mark McAndrew, M.D., David Olysav, M.D., Anji Singh, M.D.

Course Description: The course is designed to provide broad exposure to the field of orthopaedic surgery.  The rotation can be tailored to meet specific interests or needs of the student within reason and subject to availability (i.e. pediatric orthopaedics for students interested in pediatrics).  Medical students are encouraged to inform Chief Residents of their interests at the beginning of the rotation so they can be assigned appropriately to clinics and cases.

Number of students: 2

Evaluation: The student will be evaluated at the end of the week using the standard evaluation form used in the Department of Surgery.

Call Requirement: Two weekdays until 10:00 PM or One weekend 24 hour day (i.e. Saturday 0600 until 0600 Sunday) per week.

Contact Person: Chief residents will assign student activities for the week during Monday morning conference. The student can page the chief resident on Friday for concerns prior to the Monday the rotation begins.
*All students should meet at MMC on Monday at 6:45 AM in the Radiology Film Room (Room A178, Radiology Physician’s Entrance)

Chief Residents:                                                                     Pager
July – August                            Aundrea Rainville                      #5070
September – October               Lucas Rylander             #6114
November – December            Eric Varboncouer                     #5010
January – February                   Aundrea Rainville                      #5070
March – April                           Lucas Rylander             #6114
May – June                              Eric Varboncouer                     #5010

Weekly Schedule of Orthopaedic Activity:

*Varaiations are in Bold

Expectations: Students should have a fundamental knowledge of the anatomy encountered in a particular surgery.  The best way to focus your studying is to ask the resident you will be working with for help.  Netter’s orthopedic anatomy (blue book) is the depth of knowledge expected.  Please let us know your interests and we will attempt to tailor your rotation accordingly.

Resources: Miller Review of Orthopaedics, Hoppenfeld's Surgical
Approaches, The Lange Orthopaedic Review Text, Any Anatomy text book, and/or Orthopaedic Secrets.