OPCA 2060 - Clinical Applications of Trans-Tibial Prostheses II

Credits: 4
Hours/Week: Lecture NoneLab None
Course Description: This course will focus on trans-tibial casting techniques with variations in socket designs and suspensions. It also covers the biomechanics of the trans-tibial limb, recordkeeping, fabrication, and static and dynamic alignment of the trans-tibial prostheses. The students will fit various trans-tibial type prostheses with a variety of modular components.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): OPCA 2050 with a grade of C or higher or concurrent enrollment.
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content

Trans-tibial socket designs and casting considerations
1. basic trans-tibial prescription criteria
2. clinical evaluation
3. record evaluation information
Trans-tibial suspension systems
1. cuff suspension
2. joint and corset suspension
Evaluation considerations
1. check socket fitting
2. static alignment
3. dynamic alignment
Fitting trans-tibial prostheses
1. documentation
2. check socket fitting
3. static alignment
4. dynamic alignment
5. modular components

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:

clinical evaluation of patient and prescription criteria.
describe trans-tibial prosthesis suspensions and variation systems.
identify basic principles and designs for trans-tibial sockets.
trans-tibial fitting.

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OPCA 2060 - Clinical Applications of Trans-Tibial Prostheses II