OPCA1065 — Lower Extremity Prosthetic Theory and Fabrication
OPCA 1065 - Lower Extremity Prosthetic Theory and Fabrication OPCA 1065 - Lower Extremity Prosthetic Theory and Fabrication Hours/Week: Lecture 1 Lab 8 Course Description: This class emphasizes the design and fabrication of lower-limb prostheses. Lower extremity prosthetic topics include partial foot, Syme/ankle disarticulation, transtibial, transfemoral, knee and hip disarticulation. Activities include preparing negative molds and positive plaster models, rectifying residual limb models, fabricating diagnostic sockets, and transferring to a definitive prostheses. Emphasis is placed on safe use of tools, equipment, and materials, as well as developing strong fabrication and finishing skills. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. amputation levels b. anatomy relevant to prosthetic design Lower-limb prosthetic design variations a. exoskeletal and endoskeletal structural systems b. transtibial socket designs: PTB, TSB c. transfemoral socket designs: quadrilateral, IC, sub-ischial d. suspension options: sleeve, anatomical, suction, elevated vacuum, locking liners (pin/lanyard), joint & lacer e. partial foot prostheses: toe fillers, “Chicago” boots, tubercle-height AFO-integrated / clamshell designs f. prosthetic foot categories: SACH, single-axis, multi-axis, dynamic response, direct-mount g. prosthetic knee categories: single-axis, multiaxial linkages; control mechanisms (mechanical and fluid friction, weight-activated stance brake, loc
Prerequisites: OPCA1055