NEUROLOGY 212F4

Course overview

*Compare and contrast use of PRP injections for joints versus tendons. *Itemize criticisms of Stem Cell injections and discuss the current state of the science. *Contrast characterized and uncharacterized Stem Cell therapies. *List the relative indications for hip replacement. *List common hip injuries that may require surgical referral, and discuss the surgical procedure most likely to be employed. *List Indications for knee replacement. *Describe progression from normal knee to a knee with severe osteoarthritis. *Compare and contrast the indications and procedures for a partial knee replacement and a total knee replacement. *List the benefits of robotic joint replacement surgery. *List the rational for surgical referral for surgical treatment and possible joint replacement. *List common knee injuries that may require surgical referral, and discuss the surgical procedure most likely to be employed. *Compare and contrast shoulder replacement and reverse shoulder replacement, emphasizing the relative indications for each. *List common shoulder injuries that may require surgical referral, and discuss the surgical procedure most likely to be employed. *List common elbow injuries that may require surgical referral, and discuss the surgical procedure most likely to be employed. *List common hand and wrist injuries that may require surgical referral, and discuss the surgical procedure most likely to be employed.