MPO 5202 Lower Limb Prosthetics I
Lower Limb Prosthetics I (3). The topics covered in this course will include all elements of the prosthetic intervention of the lower extremity that are concerned with transtibial (below the knee) amputations. The major areas addressed in this course are: amputation and post-amputation management; assessment of disability, function, and the residual lower extremity; formulation of a prosthetic treatment plan; implementation of a prosthetic treatment plan; and prosthetic follow-up care. Students will mainly consider the design of transtibial prostheses, and will develop skills in ideal shape capture, technical fabrication methods, alignment, and the clinical evaluation of fit and function for those devices. Other content will include concepts related to Symes amputations, as well as alternative fabrication methods for the prosthesis below the knee. This course includes significant time in the lab developing these technical and clinical skills, and will include prosthetic subject models to support course objectives and learning goals.
Prerequisite
Completion of all MSPO Semester 1 courses with passing grades