| CODE | POD4010 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Podopaediatrics | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 04 - Years 4, 5 in Modular UG or PG Cert Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 6 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Podiatry | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | In this subject students will study in detail the lower extremity problems of specific groups which are seen in podiatric practice, as well as issues involved in dealing with these groups of clients. Objectives: At the end of the module students will be able to: - Show an understanding of the podiatric manifestations, treatment and management of a wide range of medical conditions which affect the lower extremity. - Show an understanding of podopaediatrics, their specific needs and how lower extremity conditions related to this age group of clients are managed. - Identify and critically discuss recent research studies in the various subjects covered in this module. - Describe the importance of health education and maintenance of a healthy lifestyle. - Identify and critically discuss recent research studies in the lower extremity problems. Content: Podopaediatrics - Normal growth and development - Congenital abnormalities - Anatomical anomalies: excesses, deficiencies and fusions - Structural deformities - Developmental conditions - Extrinsic structural conditions - Extrinsic structural conditions - Intrinsic structural conditions - Trauma - The rationale of treatment |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | ||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Ivan Farrugia Matthew Jason Hill |
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