Courses
ORTHO 10SC. Prevention by Design: Innovation for Chronic Disease Prevention. 2 Units.
Focuses on applying design-thinking methodology to identify barriers that limit compliance with evidence-based recommendations for disease prevention, and create a new process in which health workers and patients employ a disease ¿prevention by design¿ approach that more effectively reduces risk-behaviors and promotes adoption of a healthy lifestyle. Students learn about the nature of chronic disease, discuss the challenges of prevention given the complexity of chronic disease, and use case studies to empirically investigate the very people who will use the prevention programs. Students create a Human-Centered Design Program that complements approaches currently being used for disease prevention and makes a critically important addition by focusing on the unique needs, context, goals, desires, strengths and limitations of the end-user. Class structure includes presentations, guest speakers, discussion, and design sessions. Includes field trips for application of knowledge. The final week focses on an integrated plan for ¿prevention by design¿.
ORTHO 97Q. Sport, Exercise, and Health: Exploring Sports Medicine. 3 Units.
Preference to sophomores. Sports medicine is the practice of clinical medicine at the interface between health and performance, competition and well-being. While sports medicine had its origins in providing care to athletes, medical advances developed in care of athletes exerted a great effect on the nature and quality of care to the broader community. Topics include sports injuries, medical conditions associated with sport and exercise, ethics, coaching, women's issues, fitness and health, and sports science. Case studies.
Same as: HUMBIO 97Q
ORTHO 102. Orthopaedic Surgical Anatomy. 2 Units.
Open to medical, graduate and undergraduate students. Opportunity to enhance knowledge of anatomy as it pertains to the practice of Orthopaedic Surgery and to improve dissection skills. Follows the surgical anatomy syllabus used by the Stanford Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program. Sessions led by Stanford Orthopaedic Surgery attendings and residents. Didactic sessions, prosection review, dissection.
Same as: ORTHO 202
ORTHO 110. Practical Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Exam. 1-2 Unit.
Designed for students considering a career in sports medicine, orthopaedics, physical medicine and rehabilitation, emergency medicine, internal medicine, family practice, or physical therapy. Focus is on diagnosis and treatment of the most common injuries encountered in sports medicine, from head to toe and from acute trauma to chronic overuse. Students gain competence performing an efficient sports medicine exam, developing a differential diagnosis, and a treatment plan on how to safely return athletes back to their sport. Focused physical exam skills are taught for the neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand, low back, hip, knee, leg, ankle and foot. Most sessions consist of anatomy review, case discussion, and hands-on exam practice in small groups. A few sessions cover specific hot topics in sports medicine such as concussion, athletic heart syndrome, and advanced performance techniques. Students enrolling for two units prepare an in-class presentation or short review paper.
Same as: ORTHO 210
ORTHO 120. Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine. 1-2 Unit.
Lifestyle medicine is an exciting new movement to empower practicing clinicians and aspiring physicians to facilitate behavioral change and promote a culture of health and wellness in patients. Focus is on both concrete, evidence-based findings and tangible, practical tools to readily translate into everyday clinical practice. A series of leading experts and guest lectures guide students through interactive, patient-focused activities in topics including, but not limited to: nutrition, exercise, sleep, motivational interviewing, meditation, and acupuncture. Students enrolling for 2 units use a fitness and lifestyle monitoring wristband and prepare a report on your results.
Same as: ORTHO 220
ORTHO 199. Undergraduate Research. 1-18 Unit.
Students undertake investigations sponsored by individual faculty members. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
ORTHO 201. Musculoskeletal Exam Practicum. 1 Unit.
Student initiated course. Opportunity to enhance knowledge and skills for conducting musculoskeletal exams. Sessions led by Stanford Orthopaedic Surgery attendings and residents. Didactic introductions followed by hands-on practice of specific aspects of the musculoskeletal exam.
ORTHO 202. Orthopaedic Surgical Anatomy. 2 Units.
Open to medical, graduate and undergraduate students. Opportunity to enhance knowledge of anatomy as it pertains to the practice of Orthopaedic Surgery and to improve dissection skills. Follows the surgical anatomy syllabus used by the Stanford Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program. Sessions led by Stanford Orthopaedic Surgery attendings and residents. Didactic sessions, prosection review, dissection.
Same as: ORTHO 102
ORTHO 210. Practical Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Exam. 1-2 Unit.
Designed for students considering a career in sports medicine, orthopaedics, physical medicine and rehabilitation, emergency medicine, internal medicine, family practice, or physical therapy. Focus is on diagnosis and treatment of the most common injuries encountered in sports medicine, from head to toe and from acute trauma to chronic overuse. Students gain competence performing an efficient sports medicine exam, developing a differential diagnosis, and a treatment plan on how to safely return athletes back to their sport. Focused physical exam skills are taught for the neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand, low back, hip, knee, leg, ankle and foot. Most sessions consist of anatomy review, case discussion, and hands-on exam practice in small groups. A few sessions cover specific hot topics in sports medicine such as concussion, athletic heart syndrome, and advanced performance techniques. Students enrolling for two units prepare an in-class presentation or short review paper.
Same as: ORTHO 110
ORTHO 220. Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine. 1-2 Unit.
Lifestyle medicine is an exciting new movement to empower practicing clinicians and aspiring physicians to facilitate behavioral change and promote a culture of health and wellness in patients. Focus is on both concrete, evidence-based findings and tangible, practical tools to readily translate into everyday clinical practice. A series of leading experts and guest lectures guide students through interactive, patient-focused activities in topics including, but not limited to: nutrition, exercise, sleep, motivational interviewing, meditation, and acupuncture. Students enrolling for 2 units use a fitness and lifestyle monitoring wristband and prepare a report on your results.
Same as: ORTHO 120
ORTHO 260. Tissue Engineering. 3 Units.
Principles of tissue engineering and design strategies for practical applications for tissue repair. Topics include tissue components and dynamics, morphogenesis, stem cells, cellular fate processes, cell and tissue characterization, controlled drug and gene delivery, bioreactors, cell-materials interactions, and host integration. Present research proposal to solve a real life tissue engineering problem.
Same as: BIOE 260
ORTHO 270. Orthopaedic Tissue Engineering. 1-2 Unit.
Biological principles underlying the use of engineering strategies and biocompatible materials for tissue repair and regeneration. Structure, physiology, and mechanics of articular cartilage, bone, and dense soft connective tissues. Current ideas, approaches, and applications being implemented as therapeutic regimens for arthritis, spinal deformities, and limb salvage. Multidisciplinary constraints on the design and creation of tissue constructs. Students enrolling for 2 units prepare a presentation and final project. Prerequisite: familiarity with basic cell and molecular mechanisms underlying tissue differentiation.
ORTHO 280. Early Clinical Experience in Orthopedic Surgery. 1-2 Unit.
Provides an observational experience in a surgical specialty. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
ORTHO 290. Introductory Clinical Mentorship. 1 Unit.
Preclinical elective designed to increase early clinical exposure to Orthopaedic Surgery for medical students. The elective provides opportunities for students to participate in the operating room, on surgery rounds and in surgical clinics. It will also include mentoring from attendings, residents and fellows. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
ORTHO 299. Directed Reading in Orthopedic Surgery. 1-18 Unit.
Consists of studies in progress including circulatory problems; hemostatic disorders; homotransplantation; orthopedic pathology; bone growth; radiation injury; immunology; bacteriology; nasal function; muscular and nerve disorders and their effect on function, hand kinetics and hand function. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
ORTHO 370. Medical Scholars Research. 4-18 Units.
Provides an opportunity for student and faculty interaction, as well as academic credit and financial support, to medical students who undertake original research. Enrollment is limited to students with approved projects.
ORTHO 399. Graduate Research. 1-18 Unit.
Students undertake investigations sponsored by individual faculty members. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
