IU Student Electives
ORTHOPAEDICS

93LA710 ORTHOPAEDIC CLINICAL ELECTIVE

Course dir:
Dr. J. A. Parr

Other Faculty:
IUMC Staff

Description:

A clinically oriented rotation designed to introduce students to Orthopaedic Surgery as a specialty. Clinical exposure varies between hospitals. Wishard Hospital is primarily trauma. University Hospital is primarily adult reconstruction. Veteran's Hospital is primarily general and adult reconstruction. Riley is primarily pediatric orthopaedics and  Clarian is primarily general and adult reconstruction. Students will be assigned to the resident orthopaedic staff for clinic, ward and surgical disciplines, attend conferences and formal hospital rounds, and serve periodic night duty in the Emergency Ward at Wishard Memorial Hospital. Students will rotate through four of the five locations in one week blocks during the month. Hospital assignments will be made based on availability and student preference. Please contact our office to list Hospitals in order of preference (278-8880).

Goals:

Students are expected to gain a firm grasp of general orthopaedics from a clinical perspective. Emphasis is placed upon clinical evaluation, diagnostic testing, diagnosis & treatment plan for patients presenting in a typical clinical setting. Intimate involvement with operative intervention is anticipated.

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Hospital(s):
Wishard, VA, University, Clarian, Riley
Availability:
All year
except February.
Number of units:
1 Full Time
Max Students/Unit:
Wishard - 3, Univ. Hosp. - 2, Veteran's Hosp. - 2, Riley Hosp. -1, Clarian -1
Prerequisites:
3rd or 4th year status
Course components:
100% Clinical

Competency offered:
None


 

93LA720 PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDICS

Course dir:
Dr. Loder

Description/Objectives:

To acquaint the student with the orthopaedic examination of the newborn, infant and adolescent; to learn to distinguish between normal growth and development and the abnormal; to learn the principles of evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for a variety of congenital and developmental pediatric orthopedic problems. Library time is essential for detailed study of specific case histories and preparation of reports.

Goals:

Exposure to pediatric orthopaedics to develop skill in evaluating and treating children's musculoskeletal problems.

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Hospital(s):
Riley Hospital (IUMC)
Availability:
All year
Number of units:
1 Full Time
Max Students/Unit:
2
Prerequisites:
3rd or 4th year status
Course components:
85% Clinical; 5% Lecture; 10% Library

Competency offered:
None


 

93LA740 MUSCULOSKELETAL SURGICAL ONCOLOGY

Course dir:
Dr. Wurtz

Description:

This unique elective offers an exciting introduction to the world of musculoskeletal oncology. The clinical work will be split between the pediatric and adult services and will involve instruction in the radiologic and clinical diagnosis, surgical planning, surgical intervention, pathologic evaluation and oncologic follow-up of benign and malignant lesions of the extremities. The student will be strongly encouraged to research a topic of interest and perhaps submit it for publication with FACULTY support. This elective is best suited for those who are interested in radiology, pathology, surgery, pediatrics, orthopaedics, or oncology. There will be no required night call.

Objectives:

After completing this course the student should be able to assess radiographic studies and formulate a differential diagnosis, have an understanding of the multi disciplinary treatment for musculoskeletal oncology patients, become familiar with surgical resection techniques and gain experience in pathologic evaluation and diagnosis of musculoskeletal tumors.

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Hospital(s):
IUMC (Riley & Univ Hosp)
Availability:
All year
Number of units:
1 Full Time
Max Students/Unit:
1
Prerequisites:
3rd or 4th year status
Course components:
70% Clinical 15% Research 15% Lecture

Competency offered:
None


 

93LA990 SPECIAL ELECTIVE IN ORTHOPAEDICS

 

The student should refer to the section of the Preface entitled "Special Electives" for information concerning the availability of elective opportunities especially designed to meet his/her needs and interests. The "Special Electives" section will also identify the procedures for arranging and scheduling special elective courses.

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49LA702 ORTHOPAEDICS

Course dir:
Dr. R.  Eaton

Description:

Teaches the basic nomenclature, applications of basic principles of orthopaedics and how these apply to the general field of medicine and general practice. This course highlights a clinical practice in general orthopaedics with surgical and office settings. Sports medicine, joint replacements, and general trauma are all featured. When available, exposure to hand, spine, and foot and ankle surgery. With hands-on capabilities as desired. Excellent for the student interested in learning and perfecting their orthopaedic skills.

Goals:

To offer and instruct medical students interested in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery and to give them an opportunity to learn and participate in a private practice setting.

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Hospital(s):
Community Hospital (Indianapolis)
Availability:
All year
Number of units:
1 Full Time
Max Students/Unit:
1
Prerequisites:
3rd or 4th year status
Course components:
100% Clinical

Competency offered:
None


   

49LA714 SPORTS MEDICINE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE ORTHOPAEDICS

Course dir:
Dr. J. McCarroll 

Other Faculty:
Methodist Sports Medicine Center

Note: This course may be dropped or added up to the 15th day of the month preceding the elective month.

Description:

The primary emphasis will be sports medicine and private practice. The instructor will work to specifically concentrate on examinations of the extremities with the student as well as the application of surgical techniques in the operating room. There will be some rehabilitation work with physical therapists and some on the spot evaluations at sports events. The student will not be required to take night call on this elective.

Any student wanting to drop or add this elective after the initial computer scheduling should contact Kathy Head at 962-5419.

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Hospital(s):
Methodist Hospital (Indpls)
201 Pennsylvania Pkwy, Ste 200
Availability:
All year
Number of units:
1-2 Full Time
Max Students/Unit:
1
Prerequisites:
4th year status
Course components:
100% Clinical

Competency offered:
II: Basic Clinical Skills


 

49LA705 ORTHOPAEDICS

Course dir:
Dr. Whitaker

Other Faculty:
Dr. Falander

Description:

The student will be guided in the basic diagnosis and interpretation of orthopaedic cases. In addition, he will observe and assist in closed reduction, treatment of fractures and surgery procedures. There will be exposure to emergency cases and x-ray interpretations. The practices of the preceptors are extensive and considered most comprehensive.

X-ray review in clinic daily.
Upper extremity rotation--Microvascular.

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Hospital(s):
St. Francis Hospital (Beech Grove)
Availability:
All year
Number of units:
1-2 Full Time
Max Students/Unit:
2
Prerequisites:
3rd or 4th year status
Course components:
95% Clinical; 5% Lecture

Competency offered:
None


 

49LA706 UPPER EXTREMITY ORTHOPAEDIC PROBLEMS

Course dir:
Dr. Dicke

Other Faculty:
Staff of Ortho Indy

Description:

The student should acquire a knowledge of a multitude of orthopaedic clinical problems. Emphasis will be on the upper extremity clinically. He/she will observe patients primarily in the office and will gain knowledge of expected end results after orthopaedic procedures. He/she will learn to diagnose common musculoskeletal problems by clinical exams and x-ray. Surgical observation and assistance is available.

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Hospital(s):
Indiana Orthopedics Hospital/ St. Vincent Hospital (Indianapolis)
Availability:
All year
Number of units:
1 Full Time
Max Students/Unit:
1
Prerequisites:
3rd or 4th year status
Course components:
90% Clinical; 10% Lecture

Competency offered:
None


 

49LA716 SURGERY OF THE HAND

Course dir:
Dr. Jeffrey Greenberg

Other Faculty:
Dr. W.B. Kleinman
Dr. H. Hastings, II
Dr. T. J. Fischer
Dr. J.J. Creighton, Jr.
Dr. A. D. Mih
Dr. R.M. Baltera
Dr. F. Thomas D. Kaplan
Dr. R.S. Idler

Description:

To acquaint the student with the principles of management of injuries of the hand and surgical reconstruction of deformities of the hand and surgical reconstruction of deformities of the hand secondary to trauma, congenital malformations and disease. Anatomy, methods of examination, diagnosis, and patient management will be reviewed with clinical application on a large volume of patients with hand problems.

The Indiana Hand Center is the premiere, educator, and innovator in the prevention and treatment of upper extremity disorders. Our physicians and associates represent the Indiana Hand Center worldwide to serve patients, referring physicians, and physicians-in-training. We strive to improve the quality of life for our patients and employees.

The Indiana Hand Center delivers the highest quality patient care, provides the most respected post-graduate upper extremity training, and maintains a work environment that provides satisfaction, pride, and excellence.

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Hospital(s):
St. Vincent Hospital and Indiana Hand Center (Indpls), and Clarian Hospitals
Availability:
All year
Number of units:
1 Full Time
Max Students/Unit:
1
Prerequisites:
3rd or 4th year status
Course components:
50
% Clinical, 50% OR

Competency offered:
None


 

49LA709 SPORTS MEDICINE AND ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

Course dir:
Dr. S. Ahlfeld

Description:

NOTE:  Requires consult/interview with course director prior to enrollment.  This course does not participate in the initial matching process.

The course offers a wide exposure to Sports Medicine in a private Sports Medicine Center. Students will develop an understanding of athletic injuries to the musculoskeletal system and physical exam techniques. Students will be first assistant on surgical procedures. Didactic lectures are presented and research is available if desired.

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Hospital(s):
Private Office (Indianapolis)
Availability:
All year except July
Number of units:
1 Full Time
Max Students/Unit:
1
Prerequisites:
3rd or 4th year status
Course components:
90% Clinical 10% Lecture

Competency offered:  
None


 

02LA701 ORTHOPAEDICS

Course dir:
Dr. Crawford

Other Faculty:
Dr. Almdale
Dr. Arata
Dr. Berghoff
Dr. Buchholz
Dr. Caldwell
Dr. Chaykowski
Dr. Cooper
Dr.
Couch
Dr. Crawford

Dr. Fisher
Dr. Gemlick
Dr. Goertzen
Dr. Hamlet
Dr. Harris
Dr. Hicks
Dr. Hoffman
Dr. Karr
Dr.
LaSalle
Dr. Lee

Dr. Liechty
Dr. Loder
Dr. Mackel
Dr.
McArdle
Dr. McGee
Dr. Pritchard
Dr. Pursley
Dr. Rahn
Dr. Sassmannshausen
Dr. Shugart
Dr. Williams
Dr. Wright

Description:

This elective will provide the medical student with the knowledge of the specialty of orthopaedic surgery. The student will be assigned to a specific orthopaedic surgeon whom he/she will accompany daily in the office, the emergency room, clinics, and teaching experiences. He/she will gain experience in x-ray, pathology, anatomy and other laboratory work, as well as clinical aspects which will include developing judgments with reference to diagnosis and treatment of fractures, adult and children orthopaedics and will include preoperative and postoperative care.

Pgy-1 Faculty:
Dr. Aaland
Dr. Cava
Dr. Connerly
Dr. House
Dr. Mlakar
Dr. Pond
Dr. Vilensky

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Hospital(s):
Fort Wayne Medical Education Center (Ft Wayne)
Availability:
All year
Number of units:
1-3 Full Time
Max Students/Unit:
1
Prerequisites:
3rd or 4th year status
Course components:
70% Clinical; 15% Laboratory; 15% Lecture

Competency offered:
None


 

20LA701 ORTHOPAEDICS

Course dir:
Dr. Klaassen

Other Faculty:
Dr. Kibiloski

Description:

The orthopaedic surgery rotation of EGH will expose the student to a wide variety of acute and chronic orthopaedic pathology and sports medicine. At the end of the month, the student will be able to: 1) become proficient at joint examination; 2) recognize compound orthopaedic injuries; 3) participate in the treatment of sports injuries; 4) help manage inpatient orthopaedic patients, including total joint replacement; and 5) participate in casting a variety of fractures. The student will be exposed to the following types of patients:

  • outpatient orthopaedic

  • outpatient sports medicine

  • inpatient orthopaedic

  • orthopaedic emergency care

  • those undergoing surgical intervention

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Hospital(s):
Orthopedic & Sports Med. Ctr. of
Northern Indiana (Elkhart)
Availability:
All year
Number of units:
1 Full Time
Max Students/Unit:
1
Prerequisites:
3rd or 4th year status
Course components:
90% Clinical; 10% Lecture

Competency offered:
None


 

53LA711 BLOOMINGTON INDIANA ORTHOPAEDICS

Course dir:
Dr. Dale Dellacqua

Other Faculty:
Dr. S Doster 
Dr. Fox
Dr. M. Pannunzio
Dr. Weidenbener
Dr. Dellacqua

Description:

One month of practical orthopedics in both office and operating room. Some emphasis on sports medicine and trauma, however, most aspects represented including hand surgery.

There are 4 orthopedic surgeons in this partnership, in addition to one primary care sports medicine fellowship trained physician.  This, I think, makes the rotation even more open to student needs. If the student wants all surgery, all office, etc. he/she will be able to satisfy that desired experience. Also, it should be noted that during IU football season, this office cares for that football team. 

The recent addition of a full-time hand surgeon really enlarges this section of our practice.

In this rotation, the student may choose general orthopedics, joint replacement, hand surgery, or sports medicine, any and all. This course can be flexibly designed to meet specific needs.

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Hospital(s):
Bloomington Hospital
Availability:
All year
Number of units:
1 Full Time
Max Students/Unit:
1
Prerequisites:
3rd or 4th year status
Course components:
95% Clinical 2% Lecture 3% Library

Competency offered:
None


 

71LA707 ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY

Course dir:
Dr. Yergler

Other Faculty:
Dr. Bankoff
Dr. Ferlic & Staff

Description:

Students will have clinical experiences in the careful history and physical examination of patients with orthopaedic disorders. The course instructors will review the findings and will assist in the development of a diagnostic and therapeutic program. The students will be present in the operating rooms when surgical procedures are performed on their patients. The clinical experiences will be complemented by appropriate didactic sessions, demonstrations, and appropriate conferences and seminars. At the conclusion of the elective, the student will be expected to be able to do an orthopaedic examination and to be versed in the fundamentals and to have had some practical experience with the application of plaster to patients. In addition, there will be adequate exposure to common orthopaedic diseases seen in children.

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Hospital(s):
St. Joseph's Medical Center (South Bend)
Availability:
All year
Number of units:
1-2 Full Time
Max Students/Unit:
2
Prerequisites:
  3rd or 4th year status
Course components:
100% Clinical; 1 Ortho. Conf.

Competency offered:
None


 

84LA733 ORTHOPAEDICS

Course dir:
Dr. Bollenbacher

Description:

This elective is designed to provide the student with clinical experiences in the diagnosis and treatment of orthopaedic conditions in adults and children. Emphasis will be on general orthopaedics including fracture care, joint replacement, and hand and foot surgery with a focus on arthroscopic procedures. Sport injuries will also be available for diagnosis and treatment. Student time will be divided between the office, emergency room, hospital rounds and assisting in surgery. The student will take call with the physician and participate in the evaluation of the patient including the follow-up treatment. In addition, there will be exposure to medical business management and billing procedures.

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Hospital(s):
Union Hospital (Terre Haute)
Availability:
Jun - Aug; Mar - May
Number of units:
1-3 Full Time
Max Students/Unit:
1
Prerequisites:
3rd or 4th year status
Course components:
100% Clinical

Competency offered:
None