OPM-5110 Orthotics Management of Head & Spine
This course provides an overview of orthotic management of the head and spine. The topics covered in this course are; pathologies common to spinal orthotic management, cervical orthoses (CO), thoracic lumbosacral orthoses (TLSO), lumbosacral orthoses (LSO), sacral orthoses (SO), scoliosis management, post-operative management of the spine, cranial helmets, thermal injuries of the face. Students use each other as pseudo-patient models to fabricate and fit an array of custom orthoses. 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.