Prosthetic and Orthotic Management of the Upper Limb 7,5 Credits

Course Contents

- managament of fractures
- the role of the P&O in upper limb rehabilitation team
- fundamentals of AI and its application in P&O
- materials, design and manufacturing techniques in upper limb device production
- prosthetics for the upper limb
- orthotics for the upper limb
- management of burns
- soft tissue biomechanics related to stretching
- current research and evidence within the subject area
- terminology for the upper limb orthoses and prostheses

Prerequisites

General entry requirements and completion of the courses Anatomy and physiology, basic course, 7.5 credits, Pathophysiology related to prosthetics and orthotics, 7,5 credits, Orthotic management and biomechanics I, 15 credits (or the equivalent).

Level of Education: Undergraduate
Course code/Ladok code: HPLK19
The course is conducted at: School of Health and Welfare Last modified 2023-03-31 16:05:48