Bones, Joints, & Connective Tissue (BJCT) - InMd 6405

Pathophysiology Segment Coordinator

Co-Segment Coordinators:

Greg Brown
Regions Hospital
(651) 254-1514
greg.a.brown@healthpartners.com

Anne Minenko
A-528 Mayo
minen001@umn.edu

Course Description

The course presents the core knowledge base related to disorders of the Musculoskeletal System and Autoimmune Disease. This course includes lectures, small group sessions and computer on-line cases for self study. The Small Group Sessions include an advanced physical diagnosis module and two sessions of Bell Ringers - Objective Structured Clinical teaching stations for practice using the musculoskeletal knowledge base. Four interactive case discussions on line provide for independent self-study and practice. The departments of orthopaedic surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and rheumatology have re-designed this course for an integrated presentation of the core knowledge base. All in-class activities rely on the independent study you are expected to do in preparation for each these classes.

Objectives

  • Recognize and detect abnormal musculoskeletal signs and symptoms based on a working knowledge base of the normal anatomy and physiology.
  • Select appropriate clinical investigations based on understanding of the pathological basis of the abnormal signs and symptoms involving the musculoskeletal system.
  • Identify normal and abnormal radioimaging studies.
  • Recognize how the musculoskeletal system is affected by:
    • Trauma
    • Infection
    • Inflammation
    • Immune Reactions
    • Tumor
    • Aging
    • Disease of the nervous system
  • Describe the underlying pathologic processes responsible for four types of inflammatory joint problems.
    • Acute inflammation induced by crystals or infection
    • Chronic inflammation as exemplified by rheumatoid arthritis
    • Systemic vasculitis as exemplified by systemic lupus erythematosus
    • Spondyloarthropathy
  • For each of these disease processes:
    • Describe the presenting clinical signs and symptoms
    • Develop an initial working differential diagnosis
    • Select and interpret the results of appropriate laboratory tests helpful in diagnosis
    • Identify pharmacological interventions
  • Recognize the indications and options for surgical repairs and reconstruction.
  • Acquire a working knowledge of the pathophysiologic basis of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation therapies.

Sample Schedule from previous year

 

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