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376-1150-00L 2 Credits MSC , NDS D-HEST , D-MAVT , D-PHYS , D-ITET

Clinical Challenges in Musculoskeletal Disorders

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Stephen J. Ferguson, Prof. Michael Leunig, PD Dr. Zina-Mary Manjaly
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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:07

Abstract

This course reviews musculoskeletal disorders focusing on the clinical presentation, current treatment approaches and future challenges and opportunities to overcome failures.

Objective

Appreciation of the surgical and technical challenges, and future perspectives offered through advances in surgical technique, new biomaterials and advanced medical device construction methods.

Content

Foot deformities, knee injuries, knee OA, hip disorders in the child and adolescent, hip OA, spine deformities, degenerative spine disease, shoulder in-stability, hand, rheumatoid diseases, neuromuscular diseases, sport injuries and prevention

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC , NDS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Written exam (90 minutes) at semester end.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Clinical Challenges in Musculoskeletal Disorders
The lectures take place in Norbert-Gschwend Auditorium in ground floor 1 of the Schulthess Clinic. Exceptions: - 16 March 2026 via Zoom - organized by Prof. Ferguson Die Vorlesung findet im Norbert-Gschwend Auditorium im Untergeschoss 1 der Schulthess Klinik statt. Ausnahmen: - 16. März 2026 via Zoom - Organisation durch Prof. Ferguson
  • Mon 10:00-12:00 (SCH UL THESS)
  • 16.03 Date 10:00-12:00 (ON LI NE)
2 h weekly

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