PG DIPLOMA IN ORTHOPEDICS
Discover the world of orthopedic PG diplomas with a clinical graduate degree program. Our courses are ideal for medical professionals who are diagnosed diagnostically and provide practical training and professional instructions.
Batch starts on
Jan to Dec/ May to June
Course Duration
12 Months
Multimodal Program
Hybrid Mode & Clinical Attachment
Flexible payment
financing options available
PG Diploma in Orthopedics
The Postgraduate Diploma in Orthopedics of the MGA Medical Global Academy is a well-rounded course that aims at equipping students with advanced knowledge and practical skills in orthopedic medicine. The course is aimed at the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders, fractures, joint diseases, sports injuries, and spinal disorders. The program is structured to blend intensive theoretical education with extensive clinical training to enable the healthcare professionals to learn the contemporary orthopedic methods, surgery protocols and patient management concepts. The participants are exposed to clinical situations, sophisticated diagnostic equipment, and changing treatment regimens. This diploma is focused on clinical excellence and evidence-based practice and trains professionals to handle more complex orthopedics and enhance patient outcomes in a fast-changing healthcare setting.
Outcome of the Program:
Upon course completion, you will be able to:
Identify and treat various musculoskeletal conditions.
Provide early fracture and orthopedic trauma care.
Interpret diagnostic radiographs including X-rays, MRI and CT.
Help with orthopedic surgery and rehabilitation.
Treat sports injury and spine diseases.
Deliver patient-centered, ethical and evidence-based orthopedic care.
Career Opportunities:
At the end of the program, you will be well-prepared to:
Practice in orthopedic units of hospitals and clinics.
Provide support to orthopedic trauma and surgery surgeons.
Develop skills in sports medicine and rehabilitation.
Member associations with emergency and trauma care units.
Physiotherapy and rehabilitation work.
Continue to specialize in orthopedics or other related areas.
What you'll learn
Anatomy and function of joints
Bone structure and function
Growth factors and facture healing
Cartilage structure and function
Structure and function of muscles and tendons
Metallurgy in Orthopaedics
Key Features
1. Attending /Non-Attending Classes
2. Clinical Training in Nearest Hospital/Clinics.
3. Free Study Material with recorded lectures
4. Best Faculties (Super Specialists) of India
5. Library Access & Question & Answer Session
6. NAAC A+ University
7. 1 Year of Mentorship
8. Updated Curriculum
Course Curriculum
- Summary of Orthopedic Medicine: History, scope, and development.
- Fundamental concepts of musculoskeletal anatomy and biomechanics.
- Knowing bone, joint, and soft tissue pathologies.
- Diagnostic methods and techniques in orthopedics (X-rays, MRI, CT scans, etc.)
- Clinical examination techniques
- Diseases of the bones and joints: Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Gout, etc.
- Classification and treatment of fractures (open, closed, compound and simple fractures).
- Soft tissue injuries: Tendon tears, ligament ruptures and muscle strains.
- Diagnostic Imaging: MRI, CT scans, and Ultrasound in orthopedic practice interpretation of X-rays.
- Advanced diagnostic methods: Bone scans, arthroscopy and biopsy.
- Primary evaluation and treatment of orthopedic trauma.
- Fracture treatment: Reduction, immobilization, and fixation.
- Multidisciplinary trauma treatment (Orthopedic surgeon, anesthetists, physiotherapists, etc.)
- Polytrauma and compartment syndrome.
- Orthopedics Emergency procedures.
- Typical orthopedic pediatric disorders: Developmental dysplasia of the hip, clubfoot, scoliosis.
- Children: growth and development of bones and joints.
- Treatment of fractures in children.
- Defects of children born with or acquired.
- Orthopedic surgical procedures in children.
- Sports-related musculoskeletal disorders: Sprains, strains, tendonitis, fractures.
- Rehabilitation interventions: Physical therapy, muscle-strengthening, functional rehabilitation.
- Conservative vs. surgical treatment of sports injuries.
- Return-to-play guidelines and long-term care.
- The place of orthopedic surgeons in a sports medicine team.
- Signs and symptoms of joint replacement surgery (Hip, Knee, Shoulder and Ankle)
- Methods of total joint arthroplasty (TJA) and revision surgeries.
- Joint replacement Pre-operative and post-operative care.
- Complications management after joint replacement.
- Innovations in joint prosthetics and least invasive surgery.
- Spinal anatomy and biomechanics.
- Typical spinal lesions: Herniated discs, spondylolisthesis, scoliosis, and stenosis of the spine.
- Non-operative treatment: Physiotherapy, analgesics, and braces.
- Surgical: Spinal fusion, disc replacement and laminectomy.
- Rehabilitation and recovery after surgery.
- Clinical experience in orthopedic surgery.
- Fracture fixation: Plates, screws, rods, and casts (internal and external).
- Soft tissue repair: Ligament repair, tendon repair.
- Arthroscopic surgery: Surgery of the knee, shoulder and ankle: Techniques and indications.
- Orthopedic surgery Minimally invasive surgery (MIS).
- Risk management and complications in orthopedics surgery.
- Aging and bone and joint changes.
- Management and osteoporosis in the elderly.
- Preventing fracture in elderly people.
- Replacement of joints in elderly patients: Reasons and results.
- Geriatric orthopedic multidisciplinary approach.
- Principles and methods of research in orthopedics.
- Evidence-based medicine (EBM): The combination of research with clinical practice.
- Orthopedic literature systematic reviews and meta-analysis.
- Ethics in orthopedic studies.
- Writing research papers and clinical studies to be published.
- Mechanisms of pain in musculoskeletal disorders.
- Pharmacological pain treatment: Non-opioid analgesics, opioids and adjuncts.
- Non-pharmacological treatment of pain: Physical therapy, acupuncture, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
- Management and control of post-operative pain.
- Orthopedic chronic pain syndromes: Treatment and rehabilitation.
- Practical experience in orthopedic clinics and hospitals.
- Extensive case analyses and practical patient treatment scenarios.
- Diagnostic and treatment decision-making.
- Operative practice (under supervision).
- Summative assessment and evaluation.
- Introduction to limb trauma and complicated fractures.
- Limb salvage surgical principles and limb lengthening.
- Surgical intervention of traumatic injuries involving the soft tissues.
- Bone substitutes and bone grafting.
- Reconstructive surgery methods of traumatic deformities.
- Non-union, malunion and bone infection management.
- Overview of bone and soft tissue tumors.
- Musculoskeletal malignancies diagnosis and staging.
- Orthopedic oncology surgery principles: Wide excision, limb salvage, and amputation.
- Radiotherapy and chemotherapy in treating bone cancer.
- Multidisciplinary management of bone tumors: Oncologists, radiologists and surgeons.
- An orthopedic oncology palliative care.
- Shoulder, elbow and wrist anatomy and biomechanics.
- Typical disorders: Rotator cuff tears, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome.
- Management of upper-limb conditions (surgical and non-surgical).
- Repair of tendon and ligament in the upper limb.
- Fractures and dislocations: Shoulder, elbow and wrist fractures.
- Post-operative rehabilitation of the upper limb.
- Hip, knee, ankle, and foot anatomy and biomechanics.
- Typical lower limb disorders: Osteoarthritis of the knee, hip dysplasia, Achilles tendonitis.
- Fracture: Hip fractures, tibial fractures, ankle fractures.
- Surgery: total knee replacement, hip replacement, and ligament reconstruction (ACL).
- Foot/ankle conditions: Flatfoot, hallux valgus, plantar fasciitis.
- Post-surgery rehabilitation and recovery of lower limbs.
- Orthopedic care in the pregnant woman: Pelvic problems, lower back pain and posture changes.
- Orthopedic issues in individuals with disability: Spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy and amputations.
- Orthopedic patient care in comorbidities (diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity).
- Special population bone health and metabolic diseases.
- Treatment of complications after operations in patients with complicated health conditions.
- Pathophysiology and classification of musculoskeletal infections.
- Osteomyelitis, septic arthritis, and soft tissue infections diagnosis and management.
- Prevention of infection in orthopedic surgery.
- Management of bone health: Osteopenia, osteoporosis and metabolic bone diseases.
- Place of antimicrobial therapy in musculoskeletal infections.
- Prevention of surgical site infections.
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