OPCA 1070 - Trans-Tibial Endoskeletal Fabrications

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
Course Description: This course covers socket lamination utilizing vacuum techniques. Students will fabricate a variety of suspension systems. The students will also finish and assemble the endoskeletal prosthesis for delivery to a patient.
MnTC Goals
None

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

Major Content

Trans-tibial socket using vacuum
1. fabricate trans-tibial model
2. lay-up trans-tibial model
3. laminate trans-tibial socket with vacuum laminating tools
Mount joints to PTB socket
1. static alignment
2. vertical jig procedures
3. trans-tibial joint placement
Suspension components for PTB prosthesis
1. thigh corset
2. trans-tibial fork strap
3. trans-tibial joint covers

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

fabricate leather suspension components for trans-tibial prostheses.
laminate a trans-tibial socket using vacuum techniques.
statically align and mount joints to a trans-tibial socket.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): Goals and Competencies
Competency Goals (MnTC Goals 1-6)
None
Theme Goals (MnTC Goals 7-10)
None

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OPCA 1070 - Trans-Tibial Endoskeletal Fabrications