You will specialize under the guidance of professionals with extensive experience in Pediatric Orthopedics, who will guide you through the entire education process"

The knee is a very important joint in the growth in length of the lower limb. Its stability and articular range are crucial for a physiological gait. This program will especially indicate those concepts that should always be kept in mind when treating injuries in this anatomical region.

Many of the pathologies can be similar to that of the adult. Therefore, special emphasis will be placed on the adequate treatment of neonatal pathology, fissure lesions and those that may have consequences in adulthood. 

This postgraduate certificate will cover congenital pathology and knee dislocation in the neonate. Other pathologies that typically occur in children will also be explained: discoid meniscus, popliteal cyst and frequent apophyses. At the same time, we will study in depth the injuries that appear in children between 10-15 years of age, such as patellofemoral instability, osteochondritis dissecans and ligament injuries. 

The syllabus covers the main topics of current Children's Orthopedics in such a way that whoever masters them will be prepared to work in this field in any hospital in the world. Therefore, it is not just another diploma in your backpack, but a real learning tool to approach the topics of the specialty in a modern, objective way and with the ability to make a judgment based on today's most cutting-edge literature. 

This 100% online postgraduate certificate will allow you to combine your studies with your professional work while increasing your knowledge in this field” 

This postgraduate certificate in Pediatric Orthopedics of the Knee contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include: 

• Developing practical cases presented by experts in Pediatric Orthopedics 
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional development
• The latest developments in Pediatric Orthopedics
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Pediatric Orthopedics
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an internet connection

Professionals must update their knowledge with training courses such as this one, where they will find the main novelties in the field" 

The teaching staff includes professionals from the field of Pediatric Orthopedics, who bring their experience to this training, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities. 

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will allow physiotherapists situated and contextual learning, i.e. a simulated environment that will provide immersive training programmed to train for real situations. 

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this, the physical therapist specialized in Pediatric Orthopedics will have the help of an innovative interactive video system made by recognized experts in the field of Pediatric Orthopedics and with great experience.

Explore the diagnosis and early treatment of congenital knee dislocation"

This postgraduate certificate is a high-level specialization that will allow you to achieve professional success"

TECH provides students with the most innovative and high-quality content on the market. The postgraduate certificate in Pediatric Orthopedics of the Knee is designed to facilitate the performance of the professional at the highest level, with this intensive program that has the latest advances and newest treatments in the sector, thoroughly designed by professionals in the sector. 

Leading professionals in the field have come together to teach you the latest advances in Pediatric Orthopedics"

General Objectives

• To specialize in the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of orthopedic and traumatological knee pathologies in children and their particular characteristics compared to adults
• Apply learning to explore and diagnose knee pathologies in children, losing the usual fear generated in many specialists due to lack of knowledge of the pathology

Specific Objectives

• Learn to distinguish the clinical-radiological characteristics of patients with discoid meniscus 
• Differentiate the types of discoid meniscus 
• Perform a differential diagnosis of popliteal cysts 
• Recognize the clinical, radiological and epidemiological features of Osgood-Schlatter disease 
• Identify possible warning signs of Osgood-Schlatter disease 
• Perform an adequate diagnosis of patellofemoral instabilities 
• Learn the osteochondral lesions of children 
• Delve into the implications of cruciate ligament rupture in children 
• Manage fractures around the knee 
• Differentiate between stable and unstable fractures for correct treatment 

A unique specialization program that will allow you to acquire advanced training in this field"