Course Calendar

Bone Pathology II- XR 4524
Sandra R. Norton, DC, DACBR
Spring 2007




 
 

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LECTURE
 

Week

Date

Topic

Reference, Y&R 2ND  ED

1

1/16-1/18

Introduction to arthritis 
Degenerative joint disease 
Degenerative joint disease
Objectives:
Students should gain a basic knowledge of the three categories of joint disease as well as a basic understanding of differential criteria.  Students will also gain knowlege of the subtypes, etiology, clinical manifestations, and essential radiographic signs of degenerative joint disease.

Y & R  pp. 795-802 
Y & R  pp.  802-831
Y & R  pp. 802-831 

2

1/23-1/25

 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Degenerative joint disease/ Erosive osteoarthritis 
DISH/OPLL 
Neurotrophic Arthropathy 
Synovial Osteochondromatosis

 

Objectives:
Students will continue to learn the radiographic manifestations of DJD as well as some basic treatments.  Clinical and radiographic manifestations of erosive osteoarthritis will also be discussed.  Students should gain a basic knowledge of the diagnostic criteria, clinical manifestations, radiographic findings, and complications of DISH and OPLL as well as neurotrophic arthropathy and synovial osteochondrometaplasia.

Y & R pp. 802-833 

Y & R pp. 833-842
Y & R pp. 842-855

3

1/30-2/1

Reumatoid Arthritis 
Reumatoid Arthritis 
Reumatoid Arthritis 
 
Objectives:
These lectures familiarize the student with the etiology, clinical manifestations, pathology, and radiographic findings of reumatoid arthritis.  Management of this disease will also be briefly discussed.

Y & R pp. 855-872 
Y & R pp. 855-872
Y & R pp. 855-872

4

2/6-2/8
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Ankylosing Spondylitis 
Objectives:
At the end of this week, the student should have a basic understanding of the definition of juvenile chronic arthritis as well as its classification system.  A knowledge of the clinical and radiographic findings should also be obtained.  The student should also gain knowledge of the clinical, pathology, and radiographic signs of ankylosing spondylitis.

 

Vegas PSPS 2/7-2/9

Y & R pp. 872-877 
Y & R pp. 877-892

5

2/13-2/15

Psoriatic Arthritis 
Reiter’s Syndrome
Lecture Exam 1 (2/15/07)

Objectives:
The etiology, clinical, and radiographic manifestations of Reiter's syndrome and psoriatic arthritis are discussed. The definition, etiology, clinical and radiographic findings of SLE and scleroderma are also discussed. 


Y & R pp. 895-905
Y & R pp. 905-910 

 

6

2/20-2/22

Systemic Lupus Erythematoses 
Scleroderma 
Osteitis Condensans Ilii 
Osteitis Pubis 
Gout 
Objectives:
The etiology, clinical, and radiographic manifestations of SLE and scleroderma are discussed. The definition, etiology, clinical and radiographic findings of OCI, osteitis pubis, and gout are also discussed.   Also, basic therapy for gout is discussed. 

Y & R pp. 910-913 
Y & R pp. 916-920
Y & R pp. 921-923
Y & R pp. 923-925 
Y & R pp. 925-929
Y & R pp. 929-937

7

2/27-3/1

CPPD
HADD
Objectives:
Arthritis lectures for this week will include the definition, clinical, and radiographic findings of CPPD, and HADD.

Introduction to trauma -
Objectives:
Fracture Terminology, Fracture Orientation, Fracture Spatial Relationships, 
Epiphyseal Fractures: Salter-Harris Classification

Y & R pp. 937-944
Y & R pp. 944-954
 
 
 

Y&R pp. 653-665 
 

8

3/6-3/8
 
 
 

 

Introduction to trauma continued
Objectives:
Fracture healing, fracture complications. 
Skull and Face Trauma
Objectives:
fractures of the skull and face.

 

LAB PRACTICAL WEEK—TESTS TO BE GIVEN IN ASSIGNED LABS

Y&R pp. 653-665 
 

Y&R pp.665-670 
 
 

 

9

3/12-3/15
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Upper cervical spine (C1-2): 
Objectives:
Jefferson fracture, Posterior arch fractures, Transverse ligament rupture, Hangman’s fracture, Teardrop (Burst) fracture, Odontoid  fracture

Lower Cervical Spine (C3-7):
Objectives:
Compression,Wedge, Burst, Teardrop, Articular Pillar Fracture,Clay Shoveler’s, Lamina fracture, Whiplash Syndrome, Cervical Spine Dislocations, Bilateral Interfacetal (BID),  Unilateral Interfacetal (UID)

NATIONAL BOARDS 3/16-3/18

Y&R pp. 670-676 
 
 
 
 

Y&R pp. 676-693 
 
 
 

 

10

3/20-3/22
 

 

Thoracic & Lumbar spine fractures:
Objectives:
Compression fracture, Transverse process fracture, Chance/Seatbelt, Spondylolysis & Spondylolisthesis 
Pelvis trauma:
Objectives:
Sacral fractures, Coccygeal fractures, Pelvic Fractures, Acetabular fractures, Avulsion fractures of the pelvis
 


Y&R pp. 693-703 
 
 
 

Y&R pp. 705-713 

 

11

3/27-3/29

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hip trauma:
Objectives:
Intracapsular hip fracture, Subcapital, Midcervical, Basicervical, Extracapsular, Intertrochanteric, Subtrochanteric, Trochanteric, Hip Dislocation, Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis

Trauma of the Knee:
Objectives:
Tibial Plateau Fracture, Avulsion Fracture, Osgood-Schlaters, Tibial Spine, Segond’s fracture, Proximal Fibula Fracture, Patellar fracture, Dislocation of the knee, Patellar, Femorotibial, Proximal Tibiofibular
Soft tissue trauma of the knee, Fat pad, Suprapatellar lipohemarthrosis, “O’Donoghues terrible triad”

Ankle trauma:
Objectives:
Malleolar fracture, Bilmalleolar fracture, Trimalleolar fracture, Pott’s fracture, Dupuytren’s fracture, Maissoneuve’s fracture, Toddler’s/Boot-top fracture, Ankle Dislocations, Anterior, Posterior, Medial and lateral.

LECTURE EXAM II—3/29/07

 

Y&R pp. 714-720 
 
 
 
 
 

Y&R pp. 721-729 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Y&R pp. 729-733 

 

12

4/3-4/5

CLINIC ENTRANCE WEEK – NO CLASSES

NO SCHOOL 4/6—GOOD FRIDAY

 

13

4/10-4/12
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Foot trauma: 
Objectives:
Calcaneal fractures, Compression, Avulsion, Talar fracture, Body, Neck, Aviator’s fracture, 
Complications – AVN, Other tarsal fractures, Navicular, Cuneiform, Cuboid, Metatarsal fractures, Jone’s/ Dancer’s fracture, LisFranc’s fracture, Phalangeal injuries, Foot Dislocations(Talus, Phalangeal), Complications of Ankle & Foot trauma

Thorax trauma: 
Objectives:
Rib fractures, Sternum fractures, Complications of Thoracic trauma, Traumatic pneumothorax, Hemothorax, Lung contusion, Pneumonia, Associated injuries

Shoulder girdle trauma:
Objectives:
Clavicle Fractures, Scapula Fractures, Sternoclavicular Injuries, Shoulder/Proximal Humerus Fractures, Neer Classification, Shoulder Dislocations, Acromioclavicular Separations.

Elbow trauma:
Objectives:
Fat Pad sign, Distal humeral fractures, Proximal Ulnar fractures, Proximal Radial fractures, elbow dislocations. 

Wrist: 
Objectives:
Distal Radius Fractures, Carpal Fractures, Carpal dislocations.

Hand trauma:
Objectives:
Metacarpal Fractures, Phalangeal Injuries.

Y&R pp. 733-739 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Y&R pp. 739-742 
 
 
 
 

Y&R pp. 742-750
 
 
 

Y&R pp. 750-755 
 
 

Y&R pp. 755-766 

 

Y&R pp. 766-771

14

4/16-4/19
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Stress Fracture:
Objectives:
Areas involved, Causes, pathology, Radiographic findings
Osteochondritis Dissecans, non-accidental trauma and Posttraumatic myositis ossificans
Objectives:
Age of child, clinical and radiographic findings. 
Definition, clinical, pathology, radiographic findings of osteochondritis dissecans, non-accidental trauma, and posttraumatic myositis ossificans.

Y&R pp. 771-777 
 
 

Y&R pp. 1295-1301 
Y&R pp. 777-783

15

4/24/07

FINAL EXAM  7:00--TUESDAY

 



LABS
 

Week

Date

Topic

1

1/15-1/19/07

No Lab this week

No School on Monday, Martin Luther King day

2

1/22-1/26/07

Intro to arthritis and view box technique.

3

1/29-2/2/07

Degenerative Joint Disease and introduction to special imaging

4

2/5-2/9/07

Degenerative Joint Disease, DISH, Neurotrophic Arthritis, Synovial Osetochondromatosis

Vegas PSPS—2/7-2/9—Classes will be held as usual

5

2/12-2/16/07

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Juvenile Chronic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Reiter’s Syndrome 

6

2/19-2/23/07

Systemic Lupus Erythematosis, Scleroderma, OCI, Gout 

No School on Monday, Presidents’ Day

7

2/26-3/2/07

Review of all arthritis and special imaging correlations

8

3/5-3/9/07

Midterm Practicals—Attend assigned labs

9

3/12-3/16/07

CPPD, Hydroxyapatite Crystal Deposition Disease, Intro to Trauma

No Classes on Friday, National Boards I, II, III & PT

10

3/19-3/23/07

Spinal trauma (cervical, thoracic, lumbar) and special imaging

11

3/26-3/30/07

Lower extremity trauma

12

4/2-4/6/07

Clinic Entrance Week—No classes, No School on Friday, Good Friday

13

4/9-4/13/07

Upper Extremity Trauma

14

4/16-4/20/07

Final Practicals

THIS CALENDAR SHOULD SERVE AS A GENERAL OUTLINE AND MAY BE CHANGED AT ANY TIME AT THE DISCRETION OF THE INSTRUCTOR.