OPM-5130 Upper Limb Prosthetic Practice
Course examines the principles, foundational knowledge, and practices of prosthetics as it relates to potential upper limb prosthetic management. Prosthetic designs for all levels including partial hand, wrist disarticulation, transradial, elbow disarticulation, transhumeral, shoulder disarticulation, and interscapular thoracic, bilateral, and congenital limb differences will be reviewed. The course covers the following topics: patient assessment, outcome assessment, post-operative management, negative impression and measurement procedures, fit and function assessments, fabrication procedures, components, and material selection. Parts of this course will reflect on social structures that have helped shape reality as our patients experience it when we are providing care. An interprofessional approach will be covered.