DEFINITION OF THE COURSE
This course deals with the various types of trauma, soft tissue and osseous which are experienced by the lower extremity.

OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE

• An overall view of diagnosis and treatment of trauma occurring in the lower extremity.
• A knowledge of the common injuries to the lower extremity.
• Exposure to the management of a multiple trauma patient and the priorities of patient care.
• Experience in reading and interpreting x-rays involving fractures.

PURPOSE OF THE COURSE IN THE CURRICULUM
To acquaint the podiatric medical student with the problems of trauma occurring in the lower extremity.