Basic Orthopedics

The Basic orthopedics course focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of injuries and conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. It introduces essential principles of trauma care, fracture management, and immobilization techniques such as slings, casts, and splints. Learners gain foundational knowledge to recognize common extremity injuries and apply appropriate first-line management. This core understanding equips healthcare providers to stabilize patients effectively and support recovery while preventing complications.