ORTHOPEDIC TECHNIQUES INTERNSHIP III

Course objectives

The student must achieve the credits of internship to be carried out in health facilities hospital and extra-hospital, laboratories and orthopedic workshops by the acquisition of experiences: analysis of prescription, reading and understanding of the clinical, patient assessment and identification the problems of orthopedic; observation progettazzione of orthopedic observation and detection measures by plaster cast negative. At the end of the internship the student is able to train the disabled person to use the prostheses and the orthosis; is able to perform, in collaboration with the doctor, technical assistance for the supply, replacement and repair of prostheses and orthoses. It realizes in full autonomy and tests with medical opinion the orthopedic garrisons

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Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Acquisition of knowledge and skills to handle the technical work in the workshop and testing room. Knowledge of the range of prosthetics and orthotics used in modern orthopedic techniques. Being able to understand what is prescribed by the doctor, ability to choose the most appropriate materials for the construction of prostheses and orthoses. Study and analysis for at least 15 orthopedic items listed below: 1. Enveloping insoles for valgus flat feet. 2. Unloading insoles of the 3 'metatarsal on diabetic foot. 3. Brace leg thigh for flexed knee with spreader. 4. Leg leg brace for valgiamo / varismo. 5. Brace leg thigh foot for congenital twisted foot. 6. Thomas bracket for discharge of the lower limb. 7. Transfemoral prosthesis. 8. Transtibial prosthesis. 9. Fabric bust and splints for spondylolysis. 10. Cheneau-type bust for dorsal scoliosis (d8 / 12) left and right lumbar (l2 / 4). 11. Univalifiable (cheneau type) anti-corrosion bust with acromial thrusts. 12. AFO guardian for equine feet. 13. MZ-type torso for collapse of the vertebra D 12. 14. 1/4 foot orthotics for flat feet. 15. Milwaukee corset for scoliosis.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of human anatomy, human physiology and the main musculoskeletal pathologies.
Books
Protesi, Tutori Ortesi e riabilitazione Dante e Giuseppe Costanzo VERDUCI EDITORE
Exam mode
oral exam. Case simulation. Practical test in the laboratory.
  • Lesson code1035515
  • Academic year2024/2025
  • CourseOrthopaedics techniques
  • CurriculumSingle curriculum
  • Year3rd year
  • Semester2nd semester
  • SSDMED/50
  • CFU25
  • Subject areaTirocinio differenziato per specifico profilo