This module provides the opportunity to undertake original research or a quality improvement project; or a systematic review or meta-analysis of published...

This module provides the opportunity to undertake original research or a quality improvement project; or a systematic review or meta-analysis of published literature on a specified topic with secondary supervision by a UCL academic. Guided by your own local supervisor, you will develop skills in searching literature databases, reading and critically evaluating published work and presenting a written and oral report of the work. To help you find a suitable project you may propose your own topic or can be provided with a list of potential subject areas following discussion with our dissertation co-ordinator. Self-organised dissertations must be formally approved by the dissertation co-ordinator.

Summary of the content of the module / component:

 1. Biomechanics and classification of spinal injuries

 2. Diagnosis and principles of surgical...

Trauma of the Spine and Lower Limb (SURG0020)

Summary of the content of the module / component:

 1. Biomechanics and classification of spinal injuries

 2. Diagnosis and principles of surgical treatment

 3. Science and treatment of spinal cord injury

 4. Diagnosis and treatment of injuries from pelvis to feet

 5. Multidisciplinary care of elderly fracture patients

 6. Management of nonunion, malunion and infection of fractures

 Aims of the component: The aim of the module is to teach the principles of management of lower limb injuries, including the issues of orthogeriatric co-management in elderly trauma patients and the management of nonunion.

 Intended learning outcomes:

 1. Be able to describe and discuss the patterns of injury that occur in the lower limb.

 2. Be able to describe and discuss the treatment options for injuries to the spine and lower limbs.

 3. Be able to describe and discuss the biology of nonunion, including infected nonunion and how to achieve healing.

 4. Be able to describe and discuss holistic care to elderly patients with low-energy fractures.