Mt Barker : Emergency Orthopaedics

Clinical/Radiological Assessment, Upper Limb Injury, Joint Dislocation, Plaster Splinting

Acute orthopaedic injury is a common emergency presentation and occurs across all age groups with injuries ranging from minor through to limb or even life threatening. In this prelearning we explore the assessment of orthopaedic injury, management of upper limb injuries, the diagnosis and treatment of joint dislocation, and application of plaster splinting.

The course is open to those enrolled in the EDCARE GP training evening.