Program Overview

Program Overview

The program in question is MEDICINA E CHIRURGIA DEL PIEDE II, which translates to Medicine and Surgery of the Foot II. This program is offered by the University of Genoa.

Program Details

• Code: 67552
• Academic Year: 2025/2026
• CFU (University Formative Credits): Not specified
• Sector Scientific Disciplinary: MED/33
• Language: Italian
• Location: Genova (Genoa)
• Period: 2nd Semester

Educational Objectives

The program aims to provide students with knowledge of foot pathologies and medical-surgical possibilities. Specific objectives include:

• Understanding indications and techniques of osteosynthesis for foot and ankle fractures.
• Learning rehabilitative methods post-trauma and post-surgery for the foot.
• Acquiring knowledge of bioengineering and its applications in health technologies, particularly in ambulation.

Detailed Educational Objectives and Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students should have acquired notions on the prevention and management of diabetic foot and be able to recognize and treat various foot pathologies.

Teaching Methods

The program includes frontal lessons in the classroom.

Program Content

The course covers topics such as:

• Onicocriptosis
• Fibroma periungueale
• Dita in griffe (claw toes)
• Esostosi (exostosis)
• Sinostosi (synostosis)
• Diabetic foot
• Gouty foot
• Rheumatoid foot
• Algodystrophy of Sudeck

Texts and Bibliography

Students will use notes and slides provided by the professors.

Professors and Examination Commission

• Professor: Prof. Dagnino Giacomo, Prof. Verrina Francesco
• Examination Commission: Mauro Di Stadio (President), Stefano Massimiani, Luca Traversone, Cecilia De Vicariis (President and Coordinator of the integrated course)

Lessons

• Start of Lessons: 2nd semester
• Lesson Schedule: Not specified

Exams

• Exam Method: Oral and/or written
• Assessment Method: The exam is evaluated in thirtieths, with a passing score of at least 18/30
• Assessment Criteria: Students must be able to recognize, treat, or refer to other professional figures the pathologies covered in the course.