Lower limb amputations and prosthetics (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

Students are familiar with the causes for transtibial and transfemoral amputations and different amputation techniques as well as understand the levels of amputations in reference to their functional capacity and relate this information to the fabrication process of transtibial and -femoral prostheses. Students can assess and measure these prostheses at basic level. They fabricate the prosthesis under supervision and are able to fit it. Students apply their knowledge on materials to the fabrication process. They can give instructions on the use of the prosthesis to the client and evaluate its suitability.

Content

•Underlying causes for transtibial and -femoral amputations.
•Technical solutions for amputations.
•Levels of amputations in reference to their functional capacity.
•Structure of a prosthesis. Assessment and measurements.
•Fabrication process and various technical solutions.
•Fitting of transtibial and –femoral prostheses.
•Evaluation of suitability, client education and instruction.

Prerequisites

Passed before course beginning
Professional basis for prosthetics and orthotics
Anatomy of the musculoskeletal system 1, Physiology and Pathophysiology

Teaching methods

Interactive lecture
Assignments / coursework
Guided assignments

Location and time

N/A

Learning materials and recommended literature

Material of lessons
Prosthetics and Orthotics in Clinical Practice; Bella J. May
Atlas of Amputation and limb deficiencies; Smith, Michael, Bowker

Alternative completion methods of implementation

N/A

Internship and working life connections

N/A

Exam dates and retake possibilities

To be announced

International connections

Össur Nordic
Otto Bock

Student workload

N/A

Content scheduling

N/A

Further information for students

N/A

Assessment methods and criteria

Learning assignment 50%
Open book exam 50%

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students master professional concepts, and they justify their choices using the comprehensive knowledge base, based on the client’s needs. Students assess systematically the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.
Students act independently and professionally aiming at goals set to them in their operating environment as well as apply working methods appropriately and safely.
Students work according to professional ethics as well as commit themselves to the group, enhancing its functioning.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students master professional concepts and make choices together with the client using the comprehensive knowledge base. They also assess and develop their own functioning systematically.
Students act independently and professionally aiming at goals set to them in their operating environment. They also apply working methods flexibly and safely.
Students work according to professional ethics considering the characteristics of various situations, and in their work they commit themselves to the code of professional conduct.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students master professional concepts and make choices together with the client using the comprehensive knowledge base, in changing environments. They also assess their own functioning and produce knowledge to develop their operating environment.
Students act independently and professionally and develop their working and operating environments together with other actors.
Students work according to professional ethics considering the characteristics of complex and unpredictable situations. Their work develops and renews professional procedures and practices.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students master professional concepts, and they justify their choices using the comprehensive knowledge base, based on the client’s needs. Students assess systematically the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.
Students act independently and professionally aiming at goals set to them in their operating environment as well as apply working methods appropriately and safely.
Students work according to professional ethics as well as commit themselves to the group, enhancing its functioning.