DIPLOMA IN ORTHOPAEDIC TECHNOLOGY (2 YEAR)

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DIPLOMA IN ORTHOPAEDIC TECHNOLOGY (2 YEAR)

📘 Year 1 – Foundations & Trauma

1. Basic Sciences & Anatomy

  • Applied anatomy of the musculoskeletal system: bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves
  • Physiology & pathology of bone/cartilage growth, fracture healing
  • Biomechanics of movement and implant mechanics

2. General Orthopaedics & Trauma

  • Principles of fracture management (types, classification, clinical/radiological assessment)
  • Dislocations, emergency reduction techniques, wound care
  • Basics of splintage, plaster, and casting techniques

3. Orthopaedic Radiology

  • Interpretation of X-rays for bones, joints
  • Introduction to advanced imaging: CT, MRI, bone scans

4. Bone & Joint Infections

  • Acute & chronic osteomyelitis, septic arthritis
  • Tuberculosis of bones & joints, emerging bone infections

5. Practical Skills

  • Casting & splinting workshops
  • Minor fracture management, orthopaedic ward & OT assist duties
  • Regular OPD exposure and radiograph usage in clinics

6. Supportive Learning

  • Health education, patient communication, general first aid
  • Interdepartmental exposures: physiotherapy, anaesthesia, general surgery

📗 Year 2 – Advanced Techniques & Specialties

1. Pediatric & Developmental Orthopaedics

  • Growth plate injuries, congenital deformities (e.g. DDH, clubfoot, Perthes’ disease)

2. Spine, Joint Surgery & Arthroplasty

  • Spinal conditions: PIVD, scoliosis, degenerative changes
  • Joint replacement basics: hip, knee, shoulder arthroplasty

3. Orthopaedic Oncology & Neurology

  • Bone tumours (benign/malignant), limb salvage principles
  • Peripheral nerve injuries, cerebral palsy, neuropathy issues

4. Sports & Emergency Orthopaedics

  • Common sports injuries (ACL, rotator cuff, ankle sprains)
  • Polytrauma, compartment syndrome, emergency protocols

5. Surgical Techniques & OT Assist

  • Assisting in joint replacements, spine surgeries, pediatric procedures
  • Use of C‑arm, autoclaving, biomedical OT instrument handling

6. Rehabilitation, Prosthetics & Orthotics

  • Principles of physiotherapy, post‑operative rehabilitation
  • Basics of prosthetic and orthotic device use

7. Advanced Practical Exposure

  • Six months of clinical rotations across wards, OT, emergency, physiotherapy
  • Participation in case discussions, minor procedures, and OT setups
  • Hands-on exposure to arthroscopy, casting, and splinting

8. Academic & Workshop Elements

  • Seminars, research presentations, skill-building workshops on arthroscopy and implant systems

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