PHTH 309: Orthopedic Medicine and Surgery: (3-0-3) Common orthopedic and rheumatological diseases and injuries are included in this course. The main topics are fractures types and complications, fractures closed and open reduction techniques, joint arthritis classification and diagnosis, systemic inflammatory diseases, auto-immune disorders affecting bones and joints, peripheral nerve injuries types and management, total joint replacement, congenital musculo-skeletal diseases, soft tissue and sports injuries and other related topics. (Prerequisite PHTH 201)