ORTE 1035 - Metal System Ankle Foot Orthoses

1. Anatomy
   1. Systems
   2. Lower extremity anatomy
2. Lower extremity biomechanics
3. Safety
4. Initiate the treatment plan: ankle-foot orthosis, metal system 
   1. Documentation
   2. Components
5. Implement treatment plan: ankle-foot orthosis, metal systems
   1. Designs
   2. Material selection
   3. Fabrication procedures, metal AFO  
   4. Fabrication procedures, metal AFO, with tibial torsion                                                                  

1. identify surface anatomy of the lower leg. (C.1.4)
2. identify gross anatomical structures of the nervous, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary systems of the human body.   (C.1.4)
3. differentiate between the functions of the nervous, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary systems of the human body.   (C.1.4)
4. communicate using medical terminology.  (C.1.4)
5. apply foundational knowledge of biomechanical principles. (C.3.0, C.8.0)
6. apply biomechanical principles in fabrication decisions.  (B.1, C.3.0, C.8.0)                                                      
7. identify the impact of AFO prescription on the triplanar motions of the foot and ankle. (C.3.2)        
8. practice sound judgement regarding safety of self and others.  (A.1.2)
9. demonstrate safe and appropriate use of tools.  (C.1.7, C.4.0, C.4.1)
10. demonstrate safe and appropriate use of equipment.  (C.1.7, C.4.0, C.4.1)
11. adhere to safety procedures and practices throughout the fabrication process.  (A.1.2, C.4.0, C.4.1)
12. initiate a treatment plan under direction of an orthotic professional.  (C.2.0)
13. identify metal ankle- foot orthosis designs.  (C.8.0, C.8.1, C.8.1.3, C.8.1.3.a, C.8.1.3.a.5)
14. identify metal ankle- foot orthosis components. (C.8.1.3.a.6.a, b, c, d, e)
15. review physical assessment information in treatment plan.  (C.2.1)
16. confirm physical assessment data is adequate to implement treatment plan. (C.2.2)
17. determine fabrication and technical criteria from treatment plan.  (C.2.1, C.3.1)
18. select components based on work order.  (ABC, C.8.1.3.6.a, b, c, d, e, C.8.1.3.c)
19. implement an orthotic treatment plan for AFO, metal system.   (C.4.0)
20. identify properties of materials used in AFO designs.  (C.1.5, B.2)
21. locate manufacturers specifications.  (C.1.5)
22. utilize material science in fabrication procedures.  (C.1.5, C.8.0)
23. delineate/correct tracing that accommodates for fixed or flexible deformities of the ankle.       (ABC, C.8.1.3.d)   
24. contour device to delineation/corrected tracing.  (ABC)
25. attach stirrup to shoe.  
26. finish shoe with stirrup attached to be ready for fitting. 
27. assemble and align metal ankle- foot orthoses to be ready for fitting.  (ABC, C.8.1.3.b.4)
28. finish metal ankle- foot orthoses to be ready for closures.  (ABC, C.8.1.3.b.4)
29. fabricate a metal AFO as directed by an orthotist.  (A.1.3, C.1.7)
30. fabricate a metal AFO, with tibial torsion, as directed by an orthotist.  (A.1.3, C.1.7)

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