Prosthetics and Orthotics 4 PROR 4400

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Apply biomechanical theories to conditions affecting the upper limb and spine and spinal orthotic treatments.
• Critique basic clinical problems (specific to spine, upper extremity or hip regions) through evaluation of case studies or patient models and communicate evaluation to peers.
• Apply theoretical knowledge to identify appropriate prosthetic and orthotics treatment goals and prescription criteria for patients with spine (scoliosis, low back pain, spinal fractures) and upper limb involvement.
• Discuss appropriate evaluation criteria and biomechanical control for cervical, TLSO, LSO and sacral orthoses.
• Identify precautions when treating acute spinal fractures.
• Apply CAD/CAM technology to spinal treatments.
• Discuss fracture bracing theory and bone remodelling principles.
• Discuss the application of a variety of hip pathologies and associated orthoses (Pavlik, Scottish rite, RGO, HO, HKAFO, rhino cruiser, twister cables, Theratogs) that affect the hip and lower extremity alignment.
• Generate and justify prescription criteria for patients with pathological conditions affecting the upper extremity and spine.
• Critically evaluate the design of upper extremity and spinal devices and recommend appropriate changes to facilitate patient function.

Effective as of Winter 2014