Limbs, Prostheses and Rehabilitation Equipment
Module description
- Module Goals
Students should acquire knowledge and understanding of prostheses such as artificial limbs and other body artificial organs.
- Assessment Methods
40%: Class activity.
60%: End-of-term exam.
- Module Syllabus
Introduction to prosthetics and assistive devices – Artificial limbs and their shapes - mobility assistive devices - prosthetic equipment for people with disability - assistive devices for daily activities and integration with the community - orthosis: definition, reasons for use and classification - orthosis manufacturing methods and materials - hip prosthesis - study of joint movement and joint prosthesis - aesthetic prosthetics - dental prosthesis.
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