PRTE 1080 - Trans-Femoral Socket Fabrication

Credits: 4
Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
Course Description: This course concentrates on creating plaster of Paris models of trans-femoral residual limbs, as well as the lay-up and lamination of trans-femoral prosthetic sockets. Activities include placement of a trans-femoral socket in an extension block, static alignment of a trans-femoral socket on an adjustable leg, duplicate alignment of a trans-femoral prosthesis, and attachment of trans-femoral flexible leather belts and hip joint components.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content

Duplicate alignment oftrans-femoral prosthesis and attach hip joint
1. Trans-femoral alignment duplication
2. Trans-femoral flexible leather pelvic belt
3. Hip joint location and application
Socket for a trans-femoral prosthesis
1. Plaster of Paris model
2. Trans-femoral socket lay-up
3. Trans-femoral socket lamination
Static alignment trans-femoral socket on adjustable leg
1. Trans-femoral socket into extension block
2. Trans-femoral prosthesis static alignment

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

prepare and laminate sockets for a trans-femoral prostheses.
statically align trans-femoral sockets on the adjustable leg.
duplicate alignment of trans-femoral prostheses.
attach the hip joint components.

Competency 1 (1-6)
None
Competency 2 (7-10)
None

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PRTE 1080 - Trans-Femoral Socket Fabrication