COURSE SYLLABUS
Prosthetic Management and Biomechanics of the Lower Limb I, 15 credits
Prosthetic Management and Biomechanics of the Lower Limb I, 15 högskolepoäng
Course Syllabus for students Spring 2023
Course Code: HPMK19
Confirmed by: Utbildningsrådet Nov 28, 2017
Revised by: Director of Education Nov 9, 2021
Valid From: Apr 4, 2022
Version: 2
Reg number:Avdelningen för rehabilitering
Education Cycle: First-cycle level
Disciplinary domain: Medicine
Subject group: MT2
Specialised in: G1F
Main field of study: Prosthetics and Orthotics

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)

Upon completion of the course students should have the ability to:

Knowledge and understanding

Skills and abilities

Judgement and approach

Contents

Part 1, Biomechanics 7.5 credits
- normal gait biomechanics
- pathological gait biomechanics
- prosthetic biomechanics
- biomechanical calculations

Part 2, Transtibial Prosthetics 7.5 credits
- prostheses for trans-tibial amputations
- the rehabilitation process for patients, from needs analysis to finished product
- initial gait and mobility training with prosthetics
- current research and evidence within the subject area
- relevant laws and regulations when working with patients
- occupational health and safety
- work hygiene
- stump socket interface forces

Type of instruction

The course is implemented through lectures, group work, seminars and laboratory sessions including patient meetings.

The teaching is conducted in English.

Prerequisites

General entry requirements and completion of the courses Anatomy and physiology, Basic Course, 7.5 credits, Mechanics related to Prosthetics and Orthotics, 7.5 credits and Applied Materials Technology, 7.5 credits.

Examination and grades

The course is graded A, B, C, D, E, FX or F.

Part 1 is examined through one individual written exam and one group seminar.
Part 2 is examined through one individual written report and practical sessions with patient interaction.

A university lecturer serves as examiner for the course.

Registration of examination:
Name of the TestValueGrading
Written examination6.5 creditsA/B/C/D/E/FX/F
Seminar1 creditU/G
Written assignment6.5 creditsA/B/C/D/E/FX/F
Patient interaction1 creditU/G

Other information

Temporary interruption of a course
The School of Health and Welfare may suspend a student's participation in clinical training or other practical activities during the course if a student demonstrates gross unfitness/incompetence when applying skills. A student whose work-based training or other practical activities have been canceled due to gross inadequacy/incompetence may not continue study before the course director or examiner has verified and approved that the student has the knowledge and skills required. In connection with a decision on suspension, the decision will specify the grounds on which the suspension is based. After the decision, an individual plan will be established for the student where knowledge and skills gaps are specified, the degree of support the student is entitled to, and the terms and date(s) for examination(s).

Course literature

Lusardi, M., Jorge, M., & Nielsen, C. (2013). Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation. Saunders Elsevier.

McRae, R. (2010). Clinical Orthopaedic Examination. Churchill Livingstone.

Krajbich, J.I., Pinzur, M.S., Potter, B.k., & Stevens, P.M. (2016). Atlas of Amputations and Limb Deficiencies. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

The most recent editions of the course literature should be used.

Additional relevant journal articles will be used.