Abstract

In this subject, students will study the assessment, management and prevention of foot pathology related to acute and chronic health conditions. Students will extend their understanding of neurovascular assessment to identify foot and leg pathology, and determine the need for podiatric, medical and surgical management. Students will also explore the … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics: Module 1 – Vascular disease: acute and chronic lower limb ischaemia; vasculitis and microangiopathy; venous disease; lymphatic disease. Module 2 – Charcot neuroarthropathy: pathophysiology, clinical presentation, assessment and management; offloading principles for the acute and chronic Charcot foot. Module 3 – Wound assessment … For more content click the Read More button below.

Assessment items

1. Wound case study: assessment and planning
2. Management plan

Assumed knowledge

Students enrolling in this subject are expected to have foundational knowledge of diabetes, neuro-vascular assessment, biomechanics, physiology, pharmacology and anatomy.

Enrolment restrictions

Restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine or Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine (Honours).