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Upon successful completion of
these orthopedic modules, students
will be able to:
✓ List the cardinal signs of inflammation (redness, heat, swelling, pain, and loss
of function).
✓ Explain the physiological mechanisms behind each cardinal sign.
✓ Recall the stages of bone healing (inflammator y, reparative, and remodeling
phases).
✓ Describe the cellular and molecular events that occur during each phase of
bone healing.
✓ Illustrate how clinical inter ventions, such as immobilization or casting, suppor t
the bone healing process.
✓ Identify intrinsic (e.g., age, bone densit y) and ex trinsic (e.g., t ype of trauma,
nutritional status) factors affecting bone injur y.
✓ Explain how specific factors influence the severit y and recover y of bone
injuries.
✓ Recognize potential complications in bone healing based on identified risk
factors in a patient case.
