OPCA 1080 - Trans-Femoral Fabrications

1. Trans-femoral amputations and trans-femoral measurement charts
   1. anatomical terms
   2. trans-femoral amputations
   3. trans- femoral information charts
   4. trans-femoral measurement charts
2. Socket for a trans-femoral prosthesis
   1. plaster of Paris model
   2. trans-femoral socket lay-up
   3. trans-femoral socket lamination
3. Static alignment trans-femoral socket on adjustable leg
   1. trans-femoral socket into extension block
   2. trans-femoral prosthesis static alignment
4. Duplicate alignment of trans-femoral prosthesis and attach hip Joint
   1. trans-femoral alignment duplication
   2. trans-femoral flexible leather pelvic belt
   3. hip joint location and application
5. Shape trans-femoral prostheses
   1. proximal section of trans-femoral prostheses to prosthetic prescription
   2. distal section of trans-femoral prostheses to prosthetic prescription
   3. flexion between proximal and distal sections to prosthetic prescription
6. Finished trans-femoral prostheses
   1. finish lamination lay-up procedures
   2. finish laminate trans-femoral prostheses
   3. trans-femoral prostheses final assembly

1. duplicate alignment of trans-femoral prostheses.
2. identify trans-femoral amputations and trans-femoral measurement forms.
3. prepare and laminate sockets for a trans-femoral prostheses.
4. statically align trans-femoral sockets on the adjustable leg.
5. assemble trans-femoral prostheses.
6. attach the hip joint components.
7. laminate and finish trans-femoral prostheses.
8. shape trans-femoral prostheses.

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