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Lower Limb Prosthetics
Study Course Description
Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:1.00
Study Course Accepted:14.04.2023 08:41:41
| Study Course Information | |||||||||
| Course Code: | REK_256 | LQF level: | Level 6 | ||||||
| Credit Points: | 8.00 | ECTS: | 12.00 | ||||||
| Branch of Science: | Clinical Medicine; Health Care | Target Audience: | Medical Technologies; Medical Services | ||||||
| Study Course Supervisor | |||||||||
| Course Supervisor: | Viesturs Drunks | ||||||||
| 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) | 10 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 20 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 18 | Class Length (academic hours) | 6 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 108 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 128 | ||||||||
| Study course description | |||||||||
| Preliminary Knowledge: | Prior knowledge of anatomy, physiology and biomechanics (with in-depth gait analysis) is required. | ||||||||
| Objective: | To learn basic skills in the application of lower limb prosthetic principles. To summarise the theoretical knowledge of lower limb prosthetics, prosthesis classification, construction, application. To acquire practical skills in lower limb prosthetics: work with the patient, examination, assessment, measurement. To learn about the technologies used in prosthetics: modelling of moulds and moulding, prosthesis construction, static and dynamic adjustment, training in the use of prostheses. | ||||||||
| Topic Layout (Full-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | ISO classification. Classification of lower limb prostheses. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 2 | Principles, methods, technologies, materials used in toe, partial foot, foot prosthesis. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 3 | Prosthetics for ankle amputations. Technologies, materials, principles. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 4 | Prosthetics for lower leg amputations. Technologies, principles, materials. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 5 | Prosthetics for amputations of the knee joint level. Materials, methods, technologies to be used. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 6 | Prosthetic options for femoral amputations. Types of prostheses, technologies, methods, materials to be used. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 7 | Hip prosthetic options. Materials, technologies, principles. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 8 | Specifics of prosthetics at an early age. Gait training using lower limb prostheses. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 9 | Biomechanics | Lectures | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 10 | ISO classification, different types of the lower limbs prosthesis | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 11 | Preparing the patient for prosthetics. | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 12 | Prosthetic options for partial foot amputations. | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 13 | Prosthetics in ankle amputation level. | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 14 | Prosthetic options for transtibial amputations. | Classes | 3.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 15 | Prosthetics for exarticulation amputations of the knee joint. | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 16 | Prosthetics for femoral amputations. | Classes | 4.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 17 | Prosthetic options for hip joint amputations. | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 18 | Specifics of prosthetics at an early age. | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 19 | Gait training using lower limb prostheses. | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 20 | Assessment of functioning in patients after lower limb amputation | Classes | 2.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 21 | Exam | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| Assessment | |||||||||
| Unaided Work: | The student carries out in-depth literature research in the library, working independently. | ||||||||
| Assessment Criteria: | Active participation in the practical classes. Practical activity in the practical classes. Exam. | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Full-Time): | Exam (Written) | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Part-Time): | |||||||||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| Knowledge: | As a result of successful completion of the study course, students will be able to apply basic knowledge in prosthetics of the lower limbs according to various production technologies. | ||||||||
| Skills: | To differentiate between different types of lower limb prostheses, manufacturing technologies thereof. To evaluate patients and choose the appropriate type of prosthetics and the application of technologies, explain the peculiarities of gait when using lower limb prostheses. | ||||||||
| Competencies: | As a result of successful completion of the study course, students will be able to independently use the acquired knowledge in the use of various types and technologies of lower limb prosthetics, gait training. | ||||||||
| Bibliography | |||||||||
| No. | Reference | ||||||||
| Required Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Atlas of amputations and limb deficiencees: Surgical, prosthetic and rehabilitation principles by Douglas G., M.D. Smith(Editor), John W. Michael, John H., M.D.Bowker, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2018. | ||||||||
| 2 | Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation by Michelle M. Lusardi, Caroline C. Nielsen Butterworth-Heimann; 2020. | ||||||||
| 3 | Seymor, Ron, Prosthetics and orthotics: Lower limb and spinal/philadelphia: 2002. (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| 4 | Edelstein, Joan E. Lower limb prosthetics and orthotics: clinical concepts/Thorofare, NJ: 2010. (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| Other Information Sources | |||||||||
| 1 | http://www.oandp.com | ||||||||
| 2 | http;//www.ispoint.org | ||||||||
