The course aims to provide knowledge regarding upper limb orthoses, both pre-prepared, mass-produced and subsequently adapted by the Orthopedic Technician, and custom-made.
Teaching Methods
Interactive lectures with PowerPoint presentations and discussions/comparisons.
Assessment Methods
Oral exam
Contents
A brief overview of upper limb anatomy. An overview of upper limb orthoses, including shoulder orthoses, shoulder and arm orthoses, elbow orthoses, wrist orthoses, and hand and finger orthoses.
