The course EVERYTHING ABOUT THE KNEE is an elective subject in the fifth year of the Integrated Undergraduate and Graduate University Study of Medicine, held in the X semester. It consists of 15 hours of lectures and 10 hours of seminars, totaling 25 hours (1.5 ECTS credits).
The aim of the course is to enable students to apply previously acquired knowledge from preclinical disciplines (Anatomy, Histology, and Physiology with Pathophysiology), as well as clinical subjects (Radiology and Surgery), in order to deepen and acquire knowledge about the pathophysiological mechanisms behind knee joint injuries and diseases, as well as modern approaches to diagnosis and treatment. The content of the course "Everything About the Knee" includes: Historical overview of the study of knee injuries and diseases, and the development of treatment approaches up to the present day. Anatomy and biomechanics of the knee joint. Menisci: anatomy, injury mechanisms, clinical examination, other diagnostic methods, differential diagnosis, treatment. Anterior cruciate ligament: anatomy, injury mechanisms, clinical examination, other diagnostic methods, differential diagnosis, treatment. Posterior cruciate ligament: anatomy, injury mechanisms, clinical examination, other diagnostic methods, differential diagnosis, treatment. Collateral ligaments: anatomy, injury mechanisms, clinical examination, other diagnostic methods, differential diagnosis, treatment. Combined ligament injuries: injury mechanisms, clinical examination, other diagnostic methods, differential diagnosis, treatment. Cartilage of the knee joint: anatomy, injury mechanisms, clinical examination, other diagnostic methods, differential diagnosis, treatment. Patellofemoral joint: anatomy, injury mechanisms, common diseases, clinical examination, other diagnostic methods, differential diagnosis, treatment. Overuse syndromes in the knee region: definition, etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnostics, and treatment of the most common overuse syndromes.
Course Implementation:
The course is organized in the form of lectures and seminars, encouraging students to actively participate and engage in discussions on given topics. Some seminars and lectures are conducted using computer programs simulating specific pathological conditions. During seminars, students present seminar papers and actively discuss topics with the lecturer. The lecturer evaluates student participation (demonstrated knowledge, understanding, ability to pose questions, reasoning, etc.).