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On completion of this module students should be able to:
Discuss, using correct terminology, the pathogenic mechanisms of musculoskeletal diseases;
Explain the pathophysiology and aetiopathogenesis of common musculoskeletal diseases;
Discuss the pathologic basis of common musculoskeletal diseases;
Explain a rational approach to pharmacological management of musculoskeletal diseases;
Correlate physical examination findings with appropriate further diagnostic investigations and formulate an appropriate diagnostic and treatment plan for common musculoskeletal diseases in small animals, equines and farm animals.
Discuss the main clinical and radiographic features of the most common musculoskeletal diseases in small animals, equines and farm animals.
Know the main procedures for the diagnostic techniques commonly used in the investigation of musculoskeletal diseases such as radiographs and nerve blocks;
Critically evaluate and make an appropriate case by case decision on which of the current diagnostic tests must be used in common musculoskeletal diseases;
Develop a rational approach to information management using a problem-oriented approach;
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 46 |
Practical | 7 |
Project Supervision | 12 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 120 |
Total | 185 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Exam (In-person): Extended matching questions and structured short answer questions based around clinical scenarios/clinical material. | n/a | Other | No | 100 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Summer | Yes - 1 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
All students failing the assessment will be offered an opportunity to discuss their work with the Module Co-ordinator. Queries from passing students are dealt with on an individual basis.
Name | Role |
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Professor Pieter Brama | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Deirdre Campion | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor Joe Cassidy | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Theo De Waal | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Michael Doherty | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Maria Gomez Sanchez | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor Hanne Jahns | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Lisa Katz | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Clodagh Kearney | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Emmet Kelly | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Finola Leonard | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Bryan Markey | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Stephen Martin | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Marie-Pauline Maurin | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Avril McGinn | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Mr Ronan Mullins | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Mr John Mark O'Leary | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor Antonella Puggioni | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Mr Eoin Ryan | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Catherine Mc Aloon | Tutor |
Ms Elise O'Byrne-White | Tutor |
Miss Aoife O'Kane | Tutor |
Ms Michelle Purcell | Tutor |
Mr John Wyatt | Tutor |