Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Upper Limb Prosthetics
Course Code
REK_125
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Health care sciences and services
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Medical Services
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Kārlis Lācis
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rk@rsu.lv, +371 20271291
About Study Course
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.
Preliminary Knowledge
Basic knowledge in anatomy, physiology and biomechanics.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Upon successful completion of the study course, basic knowledge in the manufacture and application of various types of upper limb prostheses is obtained.
Skills
1.The ability to distinguish different types of prostheses, their manufacturing technology. Make patient assessment and choose the appropriate type of prosthesis and technology.
Competences
1.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.
Assessment
Individual work
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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Student independently carries out in-depth study of literature in the library.
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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Active participation in practical classes.
Quality of given answers.
Assessment of the practical skills.
Exam.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Finger, partial wrist, wrist prosthesis. Methods, technologies, materials used.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Prosthesis for forearm amputations. Distribution, methods, technologies, applied materials.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Prosthetics in cases of elbow exarticulation amputations. Methods, technologies. Prosthetics for upper arm amputations. Methods, principles, technologies.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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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.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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ISO classification. Classification of upper limb amputations, basic principles of prosthetics.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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ISO classification, different types of the upper limb prosthesis. Patient evaluation and preparation for prosthetics.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Prosthetics in case of finger loss.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Prosthetics in case of partial palm or palm loss.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Prosthetics in case of forearm loss.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Prosthetics in case of forearm loss.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Prosthetics in case of elbow loss.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Prosthetics in upper arm level.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Prosthetics in upper arm level.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Prosthetics in sholder, clavicle level.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Prosthetics in an early age.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Exam.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
64 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
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