ESHE 203

ESHE 203: Orthopedic Conditions and Evaluation in the Upper Extremity

Credit Hours: (3)

Explores the study and analysis of human motion as related to orthopedic injuries and assessments in the upper extremity.

 

Detailed Description of Content of Course

• Bony Anatomy of the Torso
• Muscle Structure of the Lower Torso
• Muscle Structure of the Upper Torso
• Scapular and Torso Muscular Actions and Exercises           
• Goniometry Shoulder, Scapula, Thoracic, and Cervical Spine
• Lower Torso Injuries and Conditions
• Lower Torso Injury Assessments
• Upper Torso Injuries and Conditions
• Upper Torso Injury Assessments
• Bony Anatomy of the Humerus, Ulna, and Radius
• Ligaments of the Shoulder
• Muscle Structure of the Shoulder
• Muscular Movements of the Shoulder
• Shoulder Injuries and Conditions
• Shoulder Injury Assessments
• Bone Structure of the Elbow, Wrist and Hand
• Muscle Structure of the Elbow, Wrist and Hand 
• Muscular Movements of the Elbow, Wrist and Hand
• Elbow, Wrist and Hand Injuries and Conditions
• Elbow, Wrist and Hand Injury Assessments
• Goniometry: Shoulder, Elbow, and Wrist motions
• Upper Body Neurologic Exam

 

Detailed Description of Conduct of Course

The course design provides the student with knowledge of the anatomical foundations of human motion and injury conditions. The course includes the study of fundamental movement concepts, structure and function of joints, and the muscular and neuromuscular system as related to movement, orthopedic injury conditions and evaluation. Evaluation experiences in the recognition and assessment of anatomical structures and injuries occurring to the hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, shoulder, and torso are a central focus.

 

Student Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the major joints in the upper extremity and movements that occur in those joints singularly and in combination including the hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, shoulder, and torso.
2. Identify bones, ligaments, and muscle structures in the upper extremity visually and through palpation.
3. Analyze muscular movement patterns singularly and in combination for the joints of the upper extremity.
4. Perform a physical examination of the hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, and torso.
5. Identify orthopedic injury condition and affected structures in the upper extremity.
6. Demonstrate orthopedic testing for specific injuries in the upper extremity.

 

Assessment Measures

Assessment measures may include, but are not limited to:

• Written examination
• Practical examination
• Video assignments
• Group Projects

 

Other Course Information

The course can be supported by free or low cost resources provided by McConnell Library. 

The specific text we will use for the course is: (note, two versions are listed based on the availability of the 5th edition as a free resource).

Starkey C, & Long B.C., & Cavallario J.M.(Eds.), (2023). Examination of Orthopedic & Athletic Injuries, 5e. McGraw Hill. 

or

Chad Starkey 1959-(Author)Sara D Brown(Author) eBook2015, Fourth edition. Philadelphia, PA : F.A. Davis Company, [2015]

 

Review and Approval

January 11, 2024