Orthopedic Surgery

Updated on May 15, 2023.

OSURG*801K. Intro to Ortho Surgery. This 1-week rotation will introduce students to the field of orthopaedic surgery.  Students will be exposed to the evaluation and treatment of the musculoskeletal system. Students will participate in the orthopaedic surgery clinics, the operating theater, Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds, as well as group and didactic sessions. 1 s.h.

OSURG*848J. Orthopedics. This selective offers the third year medical student who may be interested in a surgical career the opportunity to observe orthopedic surgeons in their office, on the wards and in the operating rooms of the hospital. 2.5 s.h.

OSURG*850. Ortho Surgery Externship ASE. Daily involvement with outpatient office practice, both outpatient and inpatient surgery including follow up. Student will function as a sub-intern while on this rotation. 5 s.h.

OSURG*864. Office Based Orthopaedics. This course offers students the opportunity to develop their evaluation and management of disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Students spend four weeks rotating through the orthopaedic subspecialty services. These services may include sports medicine, pediatric orthopaedics, adult reconstruction, hand, oncology foot and ankle, and spine. This rotation is for students interested in the care of the musculoskeletal system but not interested in a career in orthopaedic surgery. The students will also rotate at the South Carolina Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center. 5 s.h.

OSURG*866. Orthopaedics ASE. This course offers the fourth-year medical student the opportunity to develop their evaluation and management of disorders of musculoskeletal system. There will be experiences in the clinic, the hospital and the operating room. 5 s.h.

OSURG*867. Office-Based Orthopaedics. This 2 week elective offers the opportunity for students to evaluate and manage disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Students spend 2 weeks rotating through outpatient subspecialty services. These services may include sports medicine, pediatric orthopaedics, hand, and foot and ankle. This rotation is for students interested in the care of the musculoskeletal system, but not interested in a career in orthopaedic surgery. The students will work with physicians at AnMed Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, 100 Healthy Way, Suite 1200, Anderson, SC. 2.5 or 5.0 Variable credit hours.

OSURG*880J. Orthopedic Surgery. At the completion of this clinical rotation, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an orthopaedic physical exam of the upper and lower extremities to spine. 2. Demonstrate the radiographic features of osteoarthritis. 3. Know the signs and symptoms of compartment syndrome. 4. Apply a plaster splint to the upper and lower extremities. 2.5 s.h.

OSURG*881J. Orthopaedic Surgery. This 4-week, 5 credit Junior Selective course is an introduction to the field of orthopaedic surgery. Students will be exposed to the evaluation and treatment of the musculoskeletal system. Students will participate in the orthopaedic surgery clinics, the operating theater, as well as group and one-on-one didactic sessions. Students are expected to participate in a limited amount of "call" while shadowing the junior orthopaedic surgery residents. Students are granted plenty of opportunities for hands-on experience. Students will present one patient encounter or clinical topic per week to an attending. 5 s.h..

OSURG*900A. Orthopedic Surgery Elective. This rotation includes all non-MUSC pre-approved electives for 4th year students. 2.5 or 5.0 Variable credit hours.

OSURG*900E. Orthopedic Surgery Externship. This rotation includes all non-MUSC pre-approved externships for 4th year students. 2.5 or 5.0 Variable credit hours.

OSURG*970E. OSURG Research. Individualized research. 2.5 or 5.0 Variable credit hours.