PRTE 2030 - Fabrication of Short Trans-Radial and Trans-Humeral Prosthesis

Credits: 4
Hours/Week: Lecture NoneLab None
Course Description: This course introduces materials and techniques used to fabricate short trans-radial and trans-humeral prosthetic devices. Students will fabricate short trans-radial and trans-humeral prosthetic devices in a lab setting.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): PRTE 2020 or concurrent enrollment.
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content

Short trans-radial prosthesis with a rigid hinge system as prescribed by the prosthetic prescription Short trans-radial plaster model Short trans-radial socket lamination with rigid hinges Short trans-radial shaping and finish lamination Short trans-radial final assembly Suspension system and control cable
Trans-humeral prosthesis with positive locking elbow as prescribed by the prosthetic prescription Trans-humeral plaster model Trans-humeral socket lamination Trans-humeral socket turntable location and attachment Trans-humeral prosthesis shaping and lamination Positive locking elbow and forearm attachment Suspension system and control cable

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

fabricate a short trans-radial prosthesis with a rigid hinge system as indicated by the prosthetic prescription.
fabricate a trans-humeral prosthesis with a positive locking elbow as indicated by the prosthetic prescription.

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PRTE 2030 - Fabrication of Short Trans-Radial and Trans-Humeral Prosthesis