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Upper Limb Prosthetics
Study Course Description
Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:4.00
Study Course Accepted:15.12.2023 12:43:06
| Study Course Information | |||||||||
| Course Code: | REK_125 | LQF level: | Level 6 | ||||||
| Credit Points: | 4.00 | ECTS: | 6.00 | ||||||
| Branch of Science: | Clinical Medicine; Health Care | Target Audience: | Medical Services | ||||||
| Study Course Supervisor | |||||||||
| Course Supervisor: | Kārlis Lācis | ||||||||
| Study Course Implementer | |||||||||
| Structural Unit: | Department of Rehabilitation | ||||||||
| The Head of Structural Unit: | |||||||||
| Contacts: | Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rk rsu[pnkts]lv, +371 20271291 | ||||||||
| Study Course Planning | |||||||||
| Full-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 5 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 4 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 20 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 11 | Class Length (academic hours) | 4 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 44 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 64 | ||||||||
| Study course description | |||||||||
| Preliminary Knowledge: | Basic knowledge in anatomy, physiology and biomechanics. | ||||||||
| Objective: | To learn the basic skills of the upper limbs prosthetics. To summarize the theoretical knowledge about upper limbs prosthetics, different types and structure of the prosthesis. Acquire practical skills about upper limbs prosthetics – work with patients, investigation, evaluation, measurement. Get to know technology used in prosthetics – cast modeling, forming, structure of prosthetic, static and dynamic regulation. | ||||||||
| Topic Layout (Full-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | Finger, partial wrist, wrist prosthesis. Methods, technologies, materials used. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 2 | Prosthesis for forearm amputations. Distribution, methods, technologies, applied materials. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 3 | Prosthetics in cases of elbow exarticulation amputations. Methods, technologies. Prosthetics for upper arm amputations. Methods, principles, technologies. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 4 | Prosthetic options for shoulder joint amputations. Methods, principles, technologies. Peculiarities of prosthetics at an early age. Training of patients in the use of upper limb prostheses. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 5 | ISO classification. Classification of upper limb amputations, basic principles of prosthetics. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 6 | ISO classification, different types of the upper limb prosthesis. Patient evaluation and preparation for prosthetics. | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 7 | Prosthetics in case of finger loss. | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 8 | Prosthetics in case of partial palm or palm loss. | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 9 | Prosthetics in case of forearm loss. | Classes | 2.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 10 | Prosthetics in case of elbow loss. | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 11 | Prosthetics in upper arm level. | Classes | 2.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 12 | Prosthetics in sholder, clavicle level. | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 13 | Prosthetics in an early age. | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 14 | Exam. | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| Assessment | |||||||||
| Unaided Work: | Student independently carries out in-depth study of literature in the library. | ||||||||
| Assessment Criteria: | Active participation in practical classes. Quality of given answers. Assessment of the practical skills. Exam. | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Full-Time): | Exam (Written) | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Part-Time): | |||||||||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| Knowledge: | Upon successful completion of the study course, basic knowledge in the manufacture and application of various types of upper limb prostheses is obtained. | ||||||||
| Skills: | The ability to distinguish different types of prostheses, their manufacturing technology. Make patient assessment and choose the appropriate type of prosthesis and technology. | ||||||||
| Competencies: | As a result of successful completion of the study course, students will be able to practically use the acquired knowledge and skills in prosthetics of the upper limbs, their selection, production and use training. | ||||||||
| Bibliography | |||||||||
| No. | Reference | ||||||||
| Required Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Atlas of amputations and limb deficiencies: Surgical, prosthetic and rehabilitation principles. by Douglas G., M.D.Smith, John W.Michael, John H., M.D.Bowker. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; 2004. (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| 2 | Plettenburg, Dick H. Upper extremity prosthetics: current status & evalution /Delft: 2006. (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| 3 | Prosthetic restoration and rehabilitation of the upper and lower extremity/New York: 2014 | ||||||||
| 4 | Powered upper limb prostheses: control, implementation and clinical application. by Ashok Muzumdar. 2004. (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| 5 | Orthotics & Prosthetics in rehabilitation. by Michelle M. Lusardi, Caroline C. Nielsen and Millee Jorge. St. Louis, Mo.: 2020. | ||||||||
| Other Information Sources | |||||||||
| 1 | www.oandp.com | ||||||||
