Principles of Podiatric Surgery - HMP2004

Assessment 1: Written draft

500 word critique of an area of surgical practice.

Written draft

Assessment 2: Practical Skills Assessment

OSCE demonstrating safe and effective clinical and surgical skills. 

Practical Skills Assessment

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Written assignment critically analysing, interpreting and applying clinical reasoning as applied to surgical management.

Written Assignment

This module will present the key principles that underpin podiatric surgical practice and introduce the surgical skills required to support that practice. It will cover in-depth anatomy of the foot as well as providing an opportunity for surgical dissection/prosection of the foot and lower limb. The module is an introduction to the complete surgical episode of care from pre-operative assessment to discharge, it includes peri-operative care, surgical technique and principles of bone fixation. If you are not working within a surgical team, we may be able to assist you in arranging some observational placement experience.

School of Human and Health Sciences

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Podiatry

HMP2004 - Principles of Podiatric Surgery

Principles of Podiatric Surgery

Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the principles which underpin the safe and effective selection and the assessment of surgical patients.

Appreciate the factors that influence the selection of procedure, surgical approaches, techniques and the risk and avoidance of complications where possible.

Apply the principles of surgical incision planning, anatomical dissection, bone fixation and wound closure in a simulated context.

Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the anatomical structure and function of the lower limb.

Demonstrate appropriate skills in pre-operative patient assessment and peri-operative care.

Make informed judgements relating to procedure selection, approach and the management of complications.