OPCA 2080 - Clinical Applications of Upper Limb Prostheses

1. Upper-limb skeletal anatomy
   1. basic structures
   2. functional upper-limb anatomy
   3. upper-limb anatomy and pathology
2. Evaluation considerations for trans-radial and trans-humeral prostheses
   1. differences in long and short trans-radial sockets.
   2. trans-humeral sockets
   3. patient evaluation and measurement
   4. check socket fitting
3. Socket considerations
   1. socket designs
   2. socket shapes
4. Components and material science for upper-limb prostheses
   1. component selection
   2. lamination materials
   3. resin
5. Fitting upper limb prostheses
   1. fabricate arm and fit
   2. fitting and checkout procedures

1. clinical evaluation of patient and prescription criteria.
2. discuss principles, socket design and shape considerations for the trans-radial and trans-humeral prosthesis.
3. fabricate and fit trans-radial and trans-humeral prosthesis.
4. identify components and material science for upper limb prostheses.
5. identify upper limb skeletal, muscular anatomy and related pathologies.

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