Course: Basics of orthotics and prosthetics

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Course title Basics of orthotics and prosthetics
Course code KFE/ZOP
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Poková Petra, Mgr.
  • Princ Vladan, Bc.
  • Firýtová Rita, Mgr.
Course content
1. Introduction, organization providing prosthetic care, the history of the field. Distribution by field specializations and differences between them and the exact characteristics, definition of orthopedic 2. Regulation of utilities, basic documentation of a patient, the role of health insurance companies and medical assessor. The definition of the orthotics, overview of products and areas covered, the distribution of dynamic, static and redresních orthoses. 3. Overview of functional defects that are resolved using orthoses. Limb brace from simple bandages to complex reciprocator 4. Neck brace stabilization. Brace their division by disease, scoliosis evaluation, technical solutions and surgical treatment of defects. 5. Upper extremity orthoses, distribution and structure depending on the individual damage. Traumatology, the mechanisms of injury and their stabilization using orthoses 6. Basic overview of amputation techniques recommended above amputations related to later prothesis. Basic rehabilitation and prevention of flexion contractures. 7. Score of foot amputation. Amputation by Pyrogova, Chopart, Syma I and II. Their technical equipment. Knee amputation, amputation stump breakdown, hardware options, complications caused by using accessories. 8. Exarticulation in knee, step stump amputation technique, usige of 4 axis knee. Amputation in thigh, the specifics of various lengths amputation stump, the little castle of Louzek contact step stump with immerse protuberance, ISNY system and silicone cover. 9. Exarticulation in hip, hemipelvectomie, the way of technical equipment, the role of the closure of the knee and hip. Clamping bandages to the various types of prostheses, 10. Orthotic insoles, individual correction options, the most common defects corrected in this manner, correction according to shorteness, plastic insoles, adducted great toe correction. Orthopedic shoes simple and complex overview of defects, in which one we use orthopedic shoes, foot parts loss injuries and their correction 11. Definition of epitheses and their use in orthopedic prosthetics, facial epitheses, dental fabrication technology, silicone replacement. Limb epitheses, the role of the cosmetic cover orthopedic appliances. Covering compression sleeves for burns 12. Crutches, canes, walkers and basic tools for locomotion. Mechanical wheelchairs, electrical and special one, individual posture, the effect of prolonged sitting on the human body 13. Tools for self-care, threader buttons, feeders, modifications for writing and work on the PC. Jacks, climbers and other transport mechanisms.Modifications for a car driving in person with limited mobility 14. Special prostheses for sports, prosthetic feet for sprints, editing by sports events, equipment for winter sports. Bathing prostheses, aids for swimming discipline 15. Sports activity and its impact to the general use of technical aids, prevention of pressure sores and overloading the supporting parts.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture with a video analysis, Task-based study method, Lecture, Lecture with visual aids
  • Contact hours - 30 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 30 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
characterize basic metabolic processes and their significance
describe relationships between organ systems to understand the relationships between processes in the human body
characterize individual human development and assess factors influencing it in positive and negative direction
Skills
to test simple levels of health-oriented fitness and muscle imbalances
Competences
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
to list the basic aetiology and pathogenesis of defects that can be corrected by technical aids
describe the division and organization of the field
Skills
use professional terminology in the field
Competences
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture
Lecture with visual aids
Lecture with a video analysis
Task-based study method
Skills
Interactive lecture
Competences
Lecture
Interactive lecture
Task-based study method
assessment methods
Knowledge
Oral exam
Skills
Oral exam
Competences
Oral exam
Recommended literature
  • Černý, Pavel. Technické základy a materiály pro obor ortotika-protetika. 1. vydání. 2011. ISBN 978-80-260-0930-6.
  • Firma OTTO BOCK. Technické informace.
  • Kolektiv autorů. Ortotika. Praha, 2004.
  • May, B. J. Amputations and prosthetics. Philadelphia.
  • Půlpán, Rudolf. Základy protetiky. Vydání 1. 2011. ISBN 978-80-260-0027-3.


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