Introduction to the Program

Mejora tus conocimientos en Trauma Emergencies of the Upper Limbs a través de este programa, donde encontrarás el mejor material didáctico con casos clínicos reales. Conoce aquí los últimos avances en la especialidad para poder realizar una praxis médica de calidad”

El objetivo del presente programa educativo es el de reunir la experiencia acumulada a lo largo de años de atención de este tipo de patologías y cuadros, que han permitido a los autores participar con ilusión, implicación y compromiso, en el desarrollo de un programa de capacitación con un perfil eminentemente práctico, con un fondo basado en el cuerpo de conocimiento de una de las especialidades más amplias y apasionantes de la medicina.

El manejo de los tiempos, la atención directa y precoz del paciente con urgencias traumatológicas, y todo dentro de un enfoque holístico, convierten a este programa en un esfuerzo único y acorde con un tiempo en el que la capacitación específica determina un abordaje preciso y seguro del paciente, y no sólo de la patología en particular. En pocas palabras, se insiste en la necesidad de individualizar y personalizar la atención, en un extraordinario esfuerzo dirigido a la armonización del arte con la ciencia en la atención de la patología aguda y urgente en traumatología.

Actualiza tus conocimientos a través del programa en Trauma Emergencies of the Upper Limbs”

Esta Postgraduate diploma en Trauma Emergencies of the Upper Limbs contiene el programa universitario más completo y actualizado del mercado. Sus características más destacadas son:

  • Desarrollo de más de 75 casos clínicos presentados por expertos en Urgencias Traumatológicas del Miembro Superior
  • Sus contenidos gráficos, esquemáticos y eminentemente prácticos con los que están concebidos, recogen una información científica y asistencial sobre aquellas disciplinas indispensables para el ejercicio profesional
  • Novedades diagnóstico-terapéuticas sobre evaluación, diagnóstico e intervención en Urgencias Traumatológicas del Miembro Superior
  • Contiene ejercicios prácticos donde realizar el proceso de autoevaluación para mejorar el aprendizaje
  • Sistema interactivo de aprendizaje basado en algoritmos para la toma de decisiones sobre las situaciones clínicas planteadas
  • Con especial hincapié en la medicina basada en la evidencia y las metodologías de la investigación en Urgencias Traumatológicas del Miembro Superior
  • Todo esto se complementará con lecciones teóricas, preguntas al experto, foros de discusión de temas controvertidos y trabajos de reflexión individual
  • Disponibilidad de los contenidos desde cualquier dispositivo fijo o portátil con conexión a internet

Esta Postgraduate diploma es la mejor inversión que puedes hacer en la selección de un programa de capacitación por dos motivos: además de poner al día tus conocimientos en las Trauma Emergencies of the Upper Limbs, obtendrás un título por TECH Global University”

Incluye en su cuadro docente profesionales pertenecientes al ámbito de las Trauma Emergencies of the Upper Limbs, que vierten en esta capacitación la experiencia de su trabajo, además de reconocidos especialistas pertenecientes a sociedades científicas de referencia.

Gracias a su contenido multimedia elaborado con la última tecnología educativa, permitirán a los profesionales un aprendizaje situado y contextual, es decir, un entorno simulado que proporcionará un aprendizaje inmersivo programado para entrenarse ante situaciones reales.

El diseño de este programa se centra en el Aprendizaje Basado en Problemas, mediante el cual los médicos deberán tratar de resolver las distintas situaciones de práctica profesional que se les planteen a lo largo del programa académico. Para ello, los médicos contarán con la ayuda de un novedoso sistema de vídeo interactivo realizado por reconocidos expertos en el campo de las Trauma Emergencies of the Upper Limbs y con gran experiencia docente.

Aumenta tu seguridad en la toma de decisiones actualizando tus conocimientos a través de esta Postgraduate diploma"

Incluye casos clínicos para acercar al máximo el desarrollo del programa a la realidad de la praxis médica"

Syllabus

The structure of the contents has been designed by a team of professionals from the best hospitals and universities in the country, who are aware of the relevance of up-to-date training to be able to intervene in the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of Trauma Emergencies of the Upper Limbs, and are committed to quality teaching through new educational technologies.

This Postgraduate diploma in Trauma Emergencies of the Upper Limbs contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market”

Module 1. Orthopedic Examination in the Emergency Department

1.1. Systematics

1.1.1. Inspection
1.1.2. Palpation
1.1.3. Mobilization
1.1.4. MRC Scale
1.1.5. Simple X-Rays
1.1.6. Complementary Tests

1.2. Segmental and Peripheral Neurological Examination in Trauma Emergencies
1.3. Spinal Column Examination

1.3.1. Inspection

 1.3.1.1. Injuries
 1.3.1.2. Skin Alterations
 1.3.1.3. Muscular Atrophy
 1.3.1.4. Bone Deformities

1.3.2. Gait Alteration

 1.3.2.1. Unstable Gait with Wide Base (Myelopathy)
 1.3.2.2. Foot Drop (Weakness of Tibialis Anterior or Extensor Longus of the First Toe, L4-L5 Root Compression)
 1.3.2.3. Gastrocnemius-Soleus Weakness, S1-S2 Root Compression
 1.3.2.4. Abductor Banding (Weakness of the Gluteus Medius due to Radicular Compression of L5)

1.3.3. Palpation

 1.3.3.1. Anatomic References
 1.3.3.2. Bone Palpation
 1.3.3.3. Soft Tissues, Para-Vertebral Musculature

1.3.4. Mobility Range

 1.3.4.1. Cervical
 1.3.4.2. Thoracic
 1.3.4.3. Lumbar

1.3.5. Neurovascular

 1.3.5.1. Strength
 1.3.5.2. Sensory
 1.3.5.3. Reflex

1.3.6. Additional Tests

 1.3.6.1. Anal Tone
 1.3.6.2. Bulbocavernous Reflex
 1.3.6.3. Assessment Test of the Three Regions (Cervical, Dorsal, Lumbo-Sacral)

1.4. Shoulder Examination

1.4.1. Inspection
1.4.2. Palpation
1.4.3. Movement Arcs
1.4.4. Neurovascular
1.4.5. Specific Tests

1.5. Elbow Exploration

1.5.1. Inspection
1.5.2. Palpation
1.5.3. Movement Arcs
1.5.4. Neurovascular
1.5.5. Specific Tests

1.6. Wrist Examination

1.6.1. Inspection
1.6.2. Palpation
1.6.3. Movement Arcs
1.6.4. Neurovascular
1.6.5. Specific Tests

1.7. Hand Examination

1.7.1. Inspection
1.7.2. Palpation
1.7.3. Movement Arcs
1.7.4. Neurovascular
1.7.5. Specific Tests

1.8. Hip Examination

1.8.1. Inspection
1.8.2. Palpation
1.8.3. Movement Arcs
1.8.4. Neurovascular
1.8.5. Specific Tests

1.9. Knee Examination

1.9.1. Inspection
1.9.2. Palpation
1.9.3. Movement Arcs
1.9.4. Neurovascular
1.9.5. Specific Tests

1.10. Ankle and Foot Examination

1.10.1. Inspection
1.10.2. Palpation
1.10.3. Movement Arcs
1.10.4. Neurovascular
1.10.5. Specific Tests

Module 2. Trauma Emergencies of the Upper Limb

2.1. Shoulder and Arm

2.1.1. Gleno-Humeral Dislocation

 2.1.1.1. Injury Biomechanics
 2.1.1.2. Physical Examination
 2.1.1.3. Diagnostic Imaging
 2.1.1.4. Classification
 2.1.1.5. Closed Treatment
 2.1.1.6. Post-Reduction Management

2.1.2. Fracture of the Proximal Humerus

 2.1.2.1. Injury Biomechanics
 2.1.2.2. Physical Examination
 2.1.2.3. Diagnostic Imaging
 2.1.2.4. Classification
 2.1.2.5. Therapeutic Strategy
 2.1.2.6. Surgical Management

 2.1.2.6.1. Non-Urgent with a Follow-Up in 1 Week

 2.1.2.7. Orthopedic Management

2.1.3. Clavicle Fracture

 2.1.3.1. Injury Biomechanics
 2.1.3.2. Physical Examination
 2.1.3.3. Diagnostic Imaging
 2.1.3.4. Classification
 2.1.3.5. Therapeutic Strategy

 2.1.3.5.1. Orthopedic Management
 2.1.3.5.2. Surgical Management

2.1.4. Acromio-Clavicular Injury

 2.1.4.1. Injury Biomechanics
 2.1.4.2. Physical Examination
 2.1.4.3. Diagnostic Imaging
 2.1.4.4. Rockwood Classification
 2.1.4.5. Therapeutic Strategy

 2.1.4.5.1. Orthopedic Management
 2.1.4.5.2. Surgical Management

2.1.5. Sterno-Clavicular Injury

 2.1.5.1. Injury Biomechanics
 2.1.5.2. Physical Examination
 2.1.5.3. Diagnostic Imaging
 2.1.5.4. Classification
 2.1.5.5. Treatment

2.1.6. Septic Arthritis of the Shoulder

 2.1.6.1. Risk Factors
 2.1.6.2. Physical Examination
 2.1.6.3. Diagnostic Imaging
 2.1.6.4. Arthrocentesis and Sampling
 2.1.6.5. Therapeutic Plan

2.1.7. Scapula Fracture

 2.1.7.1. Injury Biomechanics
 2.1.7.2. Physical Examination
 2.1.7.3. Diagnostic Imaging
 2.1.7.4. Therapeutic Strategy

 2.1.7.4.1. Orthopedic Management
 2.1.7.4.2. Surgical Management

2.1.8. Fracture of the Body of the Humerus

 2.1.8.1. Injury Biomechanics
 2.1.8.2. Physical Examination
 2.1.8.3. Diagnostic Imaging
 2.1.8.4. Classification
 2.1.8.5. Therapeutic Strategy

 2.1.8.5.1. Orthopedic Management
 2.1.8.5.2. Surgical Management

2.1.9. Fracture of the Distal Humerus

 2.1.9.1. Injury Biomechanics
 2.1.9.2. Physical Examination
 2.1.9.3. Diagnostic Imaging
 2.1.9.4. Classification

 2.1.9.4.1. Descriptive
 2.1.9.4.2. Milch Classification
 2.1.9.4.3. Jupiter Classification

 2.1.9.5. Therapeutic Strategy

 2.1.9.5.1. Surgical Management
 2.1.9.5.2. Orthopedic Management

2.1.10. Olecranon Fracture

 2.1.10.1. Injury Biomechanics
 2.1.10.2. Physical Examination
 2.1.10.3. Diagnostic Imaging
 2.1.10.4. Classification
 2.1.10.5. Therapeutic Strategy

 2.1.10.5.1. Orthopedic Management
 2.1.10.5.2. Surgical Management

2.1.11. Radial Head Fracture

 2.1.11.1. Injury Biomechanics
 2.1.11.2. Physical Examination
 2.1.11.3. Diagnostic Imaging
 2.1.11.4. Mason Classification

2.1.11.4.1. Infiltration / Aspiration

 2.1.11.5. Therapeutic Strategy

 2.1.11.5.1. Orthopedic Management
 2.1.11.5.2. Surgical Management

2.1.12. Dislocation of the Elbow

 2.1.12.1. Injury Biomechanics
 2.1.12.2. Physical Examination
 2.1.12.3. Diagnostic Imaging
 2.1.12.4. Classification
 2.1.12.5. Initial Management
 2.1.12.6. Orthopedic Management
 2.1.12.7. Surgical Treatment

2.1.13. Coronoid Tubercle Fracture

 2.1.13.1. Coronoid Osteology
 2.1.13.2. Combined Injuries
 2.1.13.3. Injury Biomechanics
 2.1.13.4. Physical Examination
 2.1.13.5. Diagnostic Imaging
 2.1.13.6. Classification
 2.1.13.7. Therapeutic Strategy

 2.1.13.7.1. Orthopedic Management
 2.1.13.7.2. Surgical Treatment

2.1.14. Fracture of the Capitellum

 2.1.14.1. Injury Biomechanics
 2.1.14.2. Physical Examination
 2.1.14.3. Diagnostic Imaging
 2.1.14.4. Classification
 2.1.14.5. Therapeutic Strategy

 2.1.14.5.1. Orthopedic Management
 2.1.14.5.2. Surgical Treatment

2.1.15. Forearm Fracture (Radius and Ulna Diaphysis)

 2.1.15.1. Injury Biomechanics
 2.1.15.2. Physical Examination
 2.1.15.3. Diagnostic Imaging
 2.1.15.4. Therapeutic Strategy

 2.1.15.4.1. Orthopedic Management
 2.1.15.4.2. Surgical Treatment

2.2. Wrist and Hand (Except Fingers)

2.2.1. Fracture of the Distal Radius

 2.2.1.1. Injury Biomechanics
 2.2.1.2. Physical Examination
 2.2.1.3. Diagnostic Imaging
 2.2.1.4. Classification Systems
 2.2.1.5. Therapeutic Strategy

2.2.2. Distal Radial-Ulnar Joint Injury

 2.2.2.1. Injury Biomechanics
 2.2.2.2. Physical Examination
 2.2.2.3. Diagnostic Imaging
 2.2.2.4. Therapeutic Strategy

 2.2.2.4.1. Orthopedic Management
 2.2.2.4.2. Surgical Treatment

2.2.3. Fracture of the Carpus (Without Scaphoid)

 2.2.3.1. Injury Biomechanics
 2.2.3.2. Physical Examination
 2.2.3.3. Diagnostic Imaging
 2.2.3.4. Pyramidal Fracture

 2.2.3.4.1. Cortical Fracture (Avulsion)
 2.2.3.4.2. Fracture of the Body
 2.2.3.4.3. Avulsion Volar Fracture

 2.2.3.5. Therapeutic Strategy

 2.2.3.5.1. Orthopedic Management
 2.2.3.5.2. Surgical Treatment

2.2.4. Trapezius Fracture

 2.2.4.1. Classification
 2.2.4.2. Therapeutic Strategy

 2.2.4.2.1. Orthopedic Management
 2.2.4.2.2. Surgical Treatment

2.2.5. Large Bone Fracture

 2.2.5.1. Classification
 2.2.5.2. Therapeutic Strategy

 2.2.5.2.1. Orthopedic Management
 2.2.5.2.2. Surgical Treatment

2.2.6. Scaphoid Fracture

 2.2.6.1. Injury Biomechanics
 2.2.6.2. Diagnostic Imaging

 2.2.6.2.1. X-Ray
 2.2.6.2.2. CT
 2.2.6.2.3. MRI

 2.2.6.3. Classification Systems
 2.2.6.4. Therapeutic Strategy

 2.2.6.4.1. Orthopedic Management
 2.2.6.4.2. Surgical Treatment

2.2.7. Ganchoso Fracture

 2.2.7.1. Classification
 2.2.7.2. Therapeutic Strategy

 2.2.7.2.1. Orthopedic Management
 2.2.7.2.2. Surgical Treatment

2.2.8. Pisiform Fracture

 2.2.8.1. Classification
 2.2.8.2. Therapeutic Strategy

 2.2.8.2.1. Orthopedic Management
 2.2.8.2.2. Surgical Treatment

2.2.9. Fracture of the Semilunar Bone

 2.2.9.1. Classification
 2.2.9.2. Therapeutic Strategy

 2.2.9.2.1. Orthopedic Management
 2.2.9.2.2. Surgical Treatment

2.2.10. Trapezoid Fracture

 2.2.10.1. Classification
 2.2.10.2. Therapeutic Strategy

 2.2.10.2.1. Orthopedic Management
 2.2.10.2.2. Surgical Treatment

2.2.11. Scapho-Lunar Instability

 2.2.11.1. Injury Biomechanics
 2.2.11.2. Diagnostic Imaging
 2.2.11.3. Watson States in SLAC
 2.2.11.4. Therapeutic Strategy

 2.2.11.4.1. Orthopedic Management
 2.2.11.4.2. Surgical Treatment

2.2.12. Dislocation of the Semilunar Bone

 2.2.12.1. Injury Biomechanics
 2.2.12.2. Diagnostic Imaging
 2.2.12.3. Classification
 2.2.12.4. Therapeutic Strategy

 2.2.12.4.1. Orthopedic Management
 2.2.12.4.2. Surgical Treatment

2.2.13. Tendon Injuries
2.2.14. Finger Fractures and Dislocations
2.2.15. Finger Amputation
2.2.16. Foreign Bodies in Wrist and Hand
2.2.17. Hand Infections

A unique, key, and decisive training experience to boost your professional development”

Postgraduate Diploma in Traumatic Emergencies of the Upper Extremity

Traumatic emergencies of the upper limb are critical situations in which immediate medical attention makes the difference between complete recovery and permanent sequelae. These types of injuries, which affect the arm, forearm and hand, can result from motor vehicle accidents, falls, contact sports or high-energy situations. If you are looking to focus your career in this area, TECH Global University has the ideal program for you. The Postgraduate Diploma in Traumatic Emergencies of the Upper Limb, which, in addition to providing you with the latest tools to update your knowledge in the field, will provide you with a totally effective and dynamic online methodology. Through the curriculum, you will learn about approaches that cover the different traumatic injuries of the upper limb, from fractures and dislocations to soft tissue injuries. Through a combination of theoretical and practical classes, you will develop a solid understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the upper limb, as well as the mechanisms of injury and associated risk factors.

Become an expert in dealing with traumatic emergencies of the upper limb.

Our highly qualified faculty of orthopedic surgeons and emergency specialists will guide you through practical clinical cases and simulated emergency situations. In this way, you will learn how to quickly assess injuries, make accurate diagnoses and apply appropriate treatments. In addition, the importance of effective communication with this patient and multidisciplinary coordination to optimize emergency care will be emphasized. Through the curriculum, you will address key topics such as complex fracture management, reduction and fixation techniques, immobilization strategies and rehabilitation guidelines. You will also delve into potential complications and preventive measures to minimize risks in the healing process. Want to learn more? Make the decision and enroll now, we are waiting for you!