Information Package / Course Catalogue
Orthosis-Prosthesis
Course Code: FZ024
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To have information about the appropriate orthotic prosthesis for the patient, to know the mobility aid devices, to know the features of the motion assist devices and orthoses, to give information about the parts of the prosthesis and the construction process, to be able to identify complications related to amputation and prosthesis applications and to help implement the appropriate treatment program in the clinic.

Course Content

Basic mechanisms, AFOs, PAFOs, mobility aids, insoles and wedge applications, cervical orthoses, shoulder straps, spine orthoses, upper extremity orthoses, upper extremity prostheses, lower extremity prostheses

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