OPCA 1090 - Trans-Radial/Humeral Fabrications

1. Upper-limb amputation anatomy
   1. upper-limb amputation types
   2. upper extremity arm muscles
   3. bony structures and landmarks of the upper-limb
2. Upper-limb measurement form
   1. prescription criteria
3. Upper-Limb component description
   1. long trans-radial
   2. short trans-radial
   3. trans-humeral amputations
   4. functions of components used for trans-radial and trans-humeral fabrications
4. Long trans-radial prosthesis
   1. long trans-radial plaster model
   2. long trans-radial socket lamination
   3. flexible hinge system assembly
   4. suspension system and control cable
   5. long trans-radial final assembly
5. Short trans-radial prosthesis with a rigid hinge system as prescribed by the prosthetic prescription
   1. short trans-radial plaster model
   2. short trans-radial socket lamination with rigid hinges
   3. short trans-radial shaping and finish lamination
   4. short trans-radial final assembly
   5. suspension system and control cable
6. Trans-humeral prosthesis with positive locking elbow as prescribed by the prosthetic prescription
   1. trans-humeral plaster model
   2. trans-humeral socket lamination
   3. trans-humeral socket turntable location and attachment
   4. trans-humeral prosthesis shaping and lamination
   5. positive locking elbow and forearm attachment
   6. suspension system and control cable

1. describe upper-limb components and uses.
2. fabricate a short trans-radial prosthesis with a rigid hinge system as indicated by the prosthetic prescription.
3. fabricate a trans-humeral prosthesis with a positive locking elbow as indicated by the prosthetic prescription.
4. fabricate long trans-radial prosthesis.
5. identify upper-limb amputation anatomy.
6. interpret upper-limb measurement charts.

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