MSc Trauma and Orthopaedics

A masters course in orthopaedics, incorporating sports trauma, with input from consultants in practice and access to surgical skills workshops.

This part-time course is aimed at Medical Orthopaedic Trainees, GPs and Specialist Orthopaedic Therapists. It is particularly relevant to those taking on new responsibilities in orthopaedic assessment and patient management as a result of the modernisation agenda.

• Use advanced clinical reasoning skills in the assessment and management of orthopaedic and sports trauma patients
• Explore current advances in orthopaedics and sports trauma and apply to your own practice
• Develop a critical approach to the evidence base

This course will give you access to expertise in clinical assessment, rehabilitation, spinal pathology and biomechanics as well as specialist surgical skills workshops.

The course has been produced in consultation with clinical specialists to ensure that it provides the appropriate content for orthopaedic trainees and advanced therapists to progress in the current climate.

Why study Orthopaedic Management at Salford University

Not only will you have input from our own, highly experienced staff, you will also be taught by clinical experts who are in current practice. Among these are two internationally renowned Honorary Professiors Lennard Funk and David Sochart as well as Counsultant Spinal Surgeon Neil Oxborrow.

Lennard Funk is a Consultant Shoulder and Upper Limb Surgeon who specialises in keyhole and minimally invasive surgery of the shoulder and elbow, as well as general upper limb surgery and trauma.

David Sochart is Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon at North Manchester General Hospital Arthroplasty Unit, specialising in lower limb arthroplasty, minimally invasive techniques and the management of arthritis in young patients.

Neil Oxborrow is Consultant Spinal Surgeon for Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and Royal Manchester Children's Hospital. He trained in Leeds and Manchester and has a special interest in spinal deformity.

Teaching input will also be provided by sports physician Dr Mike Stone who is currently working with the England Cricket team and Dr David Jones, Lead Sports Physician for the English Institute for Sport and Director of Medical Services for Sale Sharks.

The Faculty of Health and Social Care is home to a wide array of expertise in areas such as physiotherapy, sports science and rehabilitation and podiatry at both undergraduate, masters and research level. Many of our academic staff are active in research and you will have access to a vibrant and friendly Research Institute that explores a broad range of issues and includes our Centre for Rehabilitation and Human Performance Research.

Content

Depending on where you exit from the course, you can achieve a PgCert, PgDip or full Masters.

All our modules can also be taken as stand-alone courses in their own right.

PgCert (60 credits)

• Lower Limb Orthopaedic Knowledge and Skills (30 Credits): The advanced assessment and differential diagnosis of lower limb disorders including diagnostic investigations, developmental disorders and trauma management.
• Upper Limb Orthopaedic Knowledge and Skills 30 Credits: The advanced assessment and differential diagnosis of upper limb disorders including pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative surgery management and rehabilitation strategies for the upper limb.

PgDip (120 Credits). As above, plus:

• Spinal Orthopaedics (30 Credits): The management of complex orthopaedic spinal pathology including the anatomy and biomechanics of the spine, the ageing spine and malignant disease in the spine.
• Applied Biomechanics (30 Credits): Biomechanics underpins all orthopaedic and sports injury pathology and treatment and this module will cover areas such as models of movement dysfunction, gait analysis and biomechanics of musculoskeletal tissues and fracture fixation.

Masters (180 Credits). As above, plus:

• Dissertation (60 Credits): The dissertation module gives you the opportunity to undertake an in-depth, evidence based exploration of a key area relevant to your own practice and is needed to graduate with a full Masters.

"The study of spinal pathology allows tremendous scope for developing skills in evidence based practice and research." Mr Neil Oxborrow, Consultant Spinal Surgeon

Facilities

Not only do we have the staff that can help you make a difference, we have also invested heavily in brand new facilities such as the Mary Seacole Building with its state-of-the-art lecture theatres, practical and seminar rooms.

The support you need to succeed

You will be allocated a personal tutor who will be based at the University and who will provide support by helping you with a personal development plan.

You will also get additional support through Blackboard, our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). It can be accessed by registered users from anywhere in the world by using the internet and provides a range of possibilities, including:

• The delivery of course materials, such as handbooks, lecture handouts, slides and web links which can be easily accessed both on and off campus
• The use of discussion boards that allow discussion between staff, students and others
• Online exchanges between staff, students and others who can be logged into a virtual classroom
• Taking online assessments with automatic marking and feedback facilities

Assessment

The course allows for a variety of assessments, depending on the module you will be undertaking, and can include:

• Written assignments
• OSCE
• Case presentation/study
• Literature review

How do I apply?

Applications are made direct to the University. You will find it useful in the first instance to have a chat with the programme leader. You can arrange this by contacting us on:

• T: 0845 234 0184
• E: fhsc@salford.ac.uk