UMH - FOOT ORTHOPEDICS I

FOOT ORTHOPEDICS I

Course

Code: 2037

Degree: Bachelor's in Podiatry

Faculty of Medicine

Year: Year 2 of Bachelor's in Podiatry

Semester: Fall

Type: Required

Language: Spanish

ECTS credits: 4.5

Lecture: 3

Laboratory: 1.5

Hours: 112.5

Directed: 45

Shared: 17.5

Autonomous: 50

Subject matter: Foot Pathology and Food Orthopedics

Module: Podiatric Pathology and Physical and Pharmacological Foot Orthopedic Treatments

Department: Behavioral Sciences and Health

Area: NURSING

Course instructors are responsible for the course content descriptions in English.

Description

General concept of orthopedics. Orthopodiatric workshop. Technology of materials. Fundamentals and techniques for foot-leg molding. Prostheses. Splints. Digital orthosis. General concepts of plantar orthosis. Footwear therapy. Amputations and asymmetries.

Faculty

Name	Coordinator	Lecture	Laboratory
ALONSO MONTERO, CAROLINA	■	■	■

Professional interest

Within the professional competence of the podiatrist is the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the foot. An important part of the treatment is done by means of bracing the lower limb level, so it is essential for students to acquire knowledge and skills necessary for diagnosis and treatment by means orthopedics.

Competencies and learning outcomes

General competencies

Hypothesize, assess information, and promote viable solutions to cases and professional situations.
Capacity to analyze, evaluate, and assess individual and collective situations, identify problems, interpret data, and formulate solutions to individual or collective problems.
Assess information critically and apply the scientific method to improve professional practice.
Ability to update, consolidate, and integrate new knowledge to improve the profession using continuous self-learning techniques and critical analysis.
Capability to use and promote innovation and creativity to solve professional problems.

Specific competencies

Know and apply the theoretical and methodological fundamentals of podiatry.
Collaborate with health professionals specifically trained in the field, in the adaptation and in the use of necessary prostheses and technical assistance, depending on the physical, psychological, and social conditions of patients.
Collaborate with health professionals specifically trained in the field, in the adaptation and in the use of necessary prostheses and technical assistance, depending on the physical, psychological, and social conditions of patients.
Acquire job skills in educational, research, and healthcare environments, as well as in uni- and multiprofessional teams. Consult the development and implementation of care and educational policies on issues related to prevention and podiatric care.
Incorporate ethical and legal principles in professional practice, always acting based on complying with ethical obligations, current legislation, and normopraxis (doing well) criteria, integrating social and community aspects in decision making.

Professional competencies

Understand, critically evaluate, and know how to use technology and sources of biomedical information to obtain, organize, interpret, and communicate scientific and health information. Learn the basics concepts about biostatistics and their application. Use search and retrieval systems for biomedical information, and understand and critically interpret scientific texts. Know the principles about the scientific method, biomedical research, and clinical trial.
Understand and develop examination techniques to make a diagnosis and prognosis, design the orthopedic foot treatment plan for lower extremity pathology. Bone and muscle trauma. Pathology of the forefoot and hind foot. Congenital deformities. Neurological injuries. Amputations. Asymmetries.
Develop the ability and skill in the use of instruments, equipment, and machinery used for the preparation and application of foot orthopedic treatments. General concept of orthopedics. The foot orthopedic workshop. Foot orthopedic therapeutic materials technology. Fundamentals and techniques for foot-leg modeling.
Design, procure, and implement plantar supports, digital orthoses, prostheses, and splints using different techniques and materials. Plantar and digital orthoses. Study of footwear and footwear therapy. Prescribing orthopedic treatment for the lower extremities.

Objectives (Learning outcomes)

01Knowing the mechanical properties of the materials used in podiatry and clinical applications.
02Select the most appropriate footwear depending on the pathology and treatment
03Differentiate between different types of plantar and digital orthoses and meet your specifications.
04Get the molds of the foot to perform plantar orthoses
05Understanding and managing the workshop equipment and tools ortopodológico following safety standards.
06Design and manufacture an orthotic plantar thermoformed.

Teaching units

Association between objectives and units

Objective/Unit	U1	U2	U3	U4
01
02
03
04
05
06

Schedule

Week	Teaching units	Directed hours	Shared hours	Autonomous hours	Total hours
1	U1	2	0	0	2
2	U1	4	0	0	4
4	U1	2	0	9	11
5	U2	4	0	0	4
6	U2	2	0	0	2
7	U2,U3	2	.5	6.5	9
8	U3	2	.5	2	4.5
9	U3	7	1	2	10
10	U3	2	0	2	4
11	U3	5	0	2	7
12	U3	2	2	5	9
13	U3	7	0	0	7
14	U3	2	10	5	17
15	U4	2	8	12	22

Basic bibliography

Complementary bibliography

Methodology and grading

Methodology

Lecture: Pass on knowledge and activate cognitive processes in students, encouraging their participation.
Problem-based learning: Develop active learning strategies through problem solving that promote thinking, experimentation, and decision making in the student.
Solving exercises and problems: Exercise, test, and apply previous knowledge through routine repetition.

Grading

The evaluation system will consist of 60% of the grade corresponding to the theoretical final exam with a multiple choice objective test of 50 questions of 3 answer options in the ordinary call with a 50% penalty with an approximate duration of 90 minutes. A 5 question PRAC test in extraordinary call, punctuating all questions equally, and an approximate duration of 90 minutes. 30% of the grade will correspond to the completion of the continuous assessment of the practices, through the grades obtained from the daily assessment of the work done in practices, a total of 3 practices. 8% for the delivery of on-line activities consisting of a questionnaire. 2% will be reserved for tutorials. To pass the subject it will be essential to achieve at least a grade of 4.5 in the theoretical test. For those students who do not pass the continuous assessment has a practical test.

Students: FOOT ORTHOPEDICS I