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.