APPLIED LOWER EXTREMITY PROSTHESIS

FTR622

Course Code: FTR622
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 8

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Doctorate Of Science

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Assistant Professor Halime Ceren Tezeren

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Gains experience from the measurement of lower extremity prostheses to the construction phase.
Gains knowledge of the level of prosthesis in terms of functional capacity and can compare the results of their applications.
Gains research planning and application skills by transferring this knowledge to their applications.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Description

Prosthesis applied according to lower extremity levels, joints, adjustments made by considering biomechanical principles, applications including socket making, casting, connections, application of new developments on amputees.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Functional anatomy and kinesiology of the lower extremity
2^nd Week	Classification of lower extremity prostheses
3^rd Week	Lower extremity amputation levels
4^th Week	Types of materials used in lower extremity prostheses
5^th Week	Application in partial foot amputations
6^th Week	Application in ankle disarticulation
7^th Week	Midterm
8^th Week	Application in below-knee and knee disarticulation amputations
9^th Week	Application in above-knee amputations
10^th Week	Application in above-knee amputations
11^th Week	Basic principles of prosthesis application in congenital lower extremity amputations
12^th Week	Applications in complex cases
13^th Week	case discussion
14^th Week	Article presentation
15^th Week	Article presentation

Recommended or Required Reading

1. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics,
2. Journal of Biomechanics,
3. Prosthetics Orthotics International,
4. Physical Therapy,
5. Archieves of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,Physiotherapy

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Discussion
Problem Solving
Other:Grup seminerleri ve çalıştaylar
laboratuvar çalışmaları

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Project	1	50
Presentation of Case Study	1	50
Total(%)		100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		0
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work	14	9	126
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours	14	3	42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework	12	6	72
Total Work Load			240
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			8
ECTS Credit of the Course			8

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3
K1	X	X	X
K2
K3
K4
K5
K6