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PRTE 2020 - Anatomy of Upper-Limb Amputation and Long Trans-Radial Fabrication

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture NoneLab None
Course Description: This course introduces students to upper-limb amputation anatomy and upper-limb measurement charts. Students will identify upper-limb components used in the prosthetic industry and fabricate a long trans-radial prosthesis.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): PRTE 2010  or concurrent enrollment.
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content
  1. Upper-limb amputation anatomy and upper-limb measurement charts Upper-limb amputation types Upper extremity arm muscles Bony structures and landmarks of the upper-limb
  2. Upper-Limb component description Long trans-radial Short trans-radial Trans-humeral amputations Functions of components used for trans-radial and trans-humeral fabrications
  3. Upper-limb measurement chart Prescription criteria
  4. Long trans-radial prosthesis Long trans-radial plaster model Long trans-radial socket lamination Flexible hinge system assembly Suspension system and control cable long trans-radial final assembly

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

  1. identify upper-limb amputation anatomy.
  2. interpret upper-limb measurement charts.
  3. describe upper-limb components and uses.
  4. fabricate long trans-radial prosthesis.


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