por5tte transtib prosthetic evidence
TRANSTIBIAL PROSTHETIC EVIDENCE
POR5TTE
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students gain knowledge of transtibial, ankle disarticulation and partial foot prosthetic evidence that underpins clinical practice. This will include the principles, treatment processes, clinical assessment, prescription considerations and a biomechanical basis of prosthetic management for amputations below the knee. Evidence based prosthetic treatment of various amputation levels are presented in the context of current clinical practice. This includes applied anatomy, pathology and biomechanics relevant to prosthetic management and interdisciplinary practice.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorNathan Collins
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites HBS3PPO and HBS3NPM or admission into HMCPO - Master of Clinical Prosthetics and Orthotics
Co-requisites POR5TTA
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Only available to students enrolled in Prosthetics and Orthotics
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically evaluate clinical and research evidence of the aetiology and surgical management for transtibial amputations
- Activities:
- Students should be able to present logical well-evidenced arguments related to; a) common causes, incidence and types of amputation, b) anatomical structures affected by amputation and remnant residuum anatomy, c) describe early amputee rehabilitation treatment management, d) knowledge of health team member contribution to below knee amputee rehabilitation
02. Evaluate, investigate and justify prosthetic rehabilitation procedures for optimal treatment outcomes following transtibial amputation
- Activities:
- Students should be able to: a) describe a range of common socket designs, suspension systems, and their related treatment procedures used to treat transtibial and other below-knee amputees b) critically compare different treatment procedures used in the provision of transtibial ankle and partial foot prostheses. c) present a logical, well-evidenced or reasoned argument to explain selection of the best prosthetic treatment procedures for below-knee amputees.
03. Investigate, evaluate and analyse transtibial prosthetic:- gait deviations, alignment methods, alignment corrections and biomechanical functions of below knee prosthetic limbs.
- Activities:
- Students should be able to; a) recognise and describe below knee prosthetic gait deviations, b) describe bench, static and dynamic alignment procedures, c) explain biomechanical problems associated with prosthetic mal-alignments, d) outline the alignment requirements of prosthetic socket and foot components.
04. Critically analyse, evaluate and justify selection of components including prosthetic socket designs, materials and feet to meet the needs of a range of below knee amputees, based on available evidence of function.
- Activities:
- Students should be able to; a) identify critical features of below knee amputee activity level selection, b) construct prosthetic prescriptions using medical, environmental, recreational and personal information to meet the functional needs of amputees. c) justify arguments for the proposal of components and clinical treatments for below knee amputees, d) present logical, well-evidenced and reasoned arguments to provide detailed prosthetic prescription reports
05. Evaluate, reflect on and analyse the needs of amputees and prescribe prosthetic limbs for a variety of below knee amputees.
- Activities:
- Students should be able to; a) identify critical features of below knee amputee activity level selection, b) construct prosthetic prescriptions using medical, environmental, recreational and personal information to meet the functional needs of amputees. c) justify arguments for the proposal of components and clinical treatments for below knee amputees, d) present logical, well-evidenced and reasoned arguments to provide detailed prosthetic prescription reports
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Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKerry Fisher
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,000-word equivalent quiz | Content will be based on materials presented in Weeks 1-4 , questions will enable students to determine progress with learning and provide practice for end of semester final examination | 20 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
| One 1.5-hour Written Examination | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One 2250-word Written Assignment | Depending on topic selected, not all of the ILOs will be required to be met as part of the submission | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |