Curriculum
Basic Science
Anatomy
Anatomy of the knee joint and related structures
Surgical approaches to the knee and arthroscopic access
Physiology
Physiology of nerve function around the knee.
Pathology
Inflammatory, degenerative and infective conditions of the knee Instability of the knee, including the patellofemoral joint
Deformity
Acquired and developmental deformities of the knee
Pain
Causes of the painful knee
Neoplasia
Benign and malignant conditions in the knee and surrounding structures
Biomechanics & Biomaterials
Biomechanics of the knee Biomechanics of knee arthroplasty
Investigations
Radiological investigation to assess the knee Diagnostic and therapeutic injections Examination under anaesthetic and arthroscopy Neurophysiology in knee disorders
Critical Conditions
Neurovascular injuries
Assessments
History and examination of the knee joint including special clinical tests
Treatments
Operative
Arthroplasty of the knee Arthroscopy of the knee Ligamentous instability of the knee Patello-femoral disorders
Meniscal pathology
Degenerative and inflammatory arthritis
Principles of revision surgery for failed arthroplasty Techniques available to repair and replace articular cartilage Management of tendon, ligament and nerve injuries