COM 611 - Musculoskeletal System

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Osteopathic Medicine

Description:

The Musculoskeletal System is a four-week, integrated, multidisciplinary course on the normal and abnormal function of the human musculoskeletal system. The system presents normal and abnormal function, as well as diagnosis and therapy. Within the system, normal function precedes clinical disciplines. Specifically, the disciplines included in the Musculoskeletal System are: the biochemistry of muscle, connective tissue and bone, and pharmacological treatments for gout, inflammation and arthritides. The manifestations and diagnosis of musculoskeletal disorders are covered in pathology and internal medicine. Topics in orthopedics and otorhinolaryngology are covered. Case presentations using actual patients are used throughout the system in rheumatology. Diagnosis and therapy of sports injuries are covered in family medicine. Finally, there is a discussion of the biological basis of Osteopathic manipulative medicine. The goal of the Musculoskeletal System is to provide the students with a solid foundation of knowledge as a background to other organ system courses to follow, as well as a background for the clinical clerkships in general practice, medicine, surgery and relevant electives.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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