Lesson 1Thorough check of the remaining limb: skin health, scar positions, limb swelling changes, and soft tissue movementThis lesson covers careful inspection of the remaining limb, checking skin, scars, bony parts, swelling, and tissue flexibility. It helps identify problem spots that could impact socket fit, holding, and long-term skin wellbeing.
Skin integrity, color, and temperature checksScar location, adhesion, and sensitivity mappingIdentifying bony prominences and pressure risksAssessing edema and limb volume fluctuationSoft-tissue mobility and pinch testingLesson 2Results tracking and records: standard forms, photo guidelines, and permission for picturesThis lesson shows how to use standard forms, photos, and client feedback tools to record starting points. It covers getting permission for images, keeping data safe, and regular checks to monitor looks and usefulness.
Selecting standardized assessment formsBaseline and follow-up photography protocolObtaining and recording image consentClient-reported satisfaction questionnairesSecure storage and data organizationLesson 3Using measurements for socket shape and parts choice: allowances, spaces, and weight spreadThis lesson teaches turning measurements into socket shapes, edges, and part selections. It discusses spaces, allowances, weight sharing, and holding methods to get the right mix of comfort, strength, and good looks.
Relating limb data to socket dimensionsSetting trimlines for comfort and coveragePlanning clearances and mechanical tolerancesLoad distribution and pressure managementSelecting components for cosmetic goalsLesson 4Tools and methods for measuring: casting stuff, calipers, tapes, angle measurers, and digital scan basicsThis lesson goes over picking and using casting materials, calipers, tapes, angle tools, and simple digital scans safely. It stresses getting true readings, doing them again reliably, preventing infections, and readying the limb and area.
Choosing appropriate casting materialsUsing calipers and tape for limb dimensionsGoniometer setup and alignment basicsDigital scanning prerequisites and setupHygiene, safety, and tool maintenanceLesson 5Social and daily life checks: looks priorities, wear time (8–10 hours), sweat/job factorsThis lesson looks at how looks wishes, routines, work or fun activities shape prosthesis plans. It tackles wear hours, sweat, surroundings, and ways to cope so cosmetic aims fit real daily use and upkeep.
Exploring body image and appearance prioritiesDaily wearing schedule and tolerance planningWork, hobbies, and environmental exposuresSweat, skin issues, and hygiene strategiesSocial participation and stigma concernsLesson 6Movement range and joint checks: elbow bend/straighten, twist, shoulder and neck scansThis lesson details checking elbow, forearm, shoulder, and neck movements for transradial prostheses. It includes active and passive ranges, end feel, pain, and habits that might affect handling and looks alignment.
Elbow flexion and extension measurementForearm pronation and supination testingShoulder screening for compensationsNeck posture and mobility observationPain, end-feel, and movement qualityLesson 7Daily task needs review: job tasks (typing, meetings, handling items) and everyday activitiesThis lesson reviews how job tasks and daily doings shape prosthesis needs. It looks at typing, driving, carrying, self-care to pick strength, grip types, detailing, and balances between looks and use.
Task inventory for work and home rolesFine motor needs, typing, and device useObject carrying, lifting, and stabilizationSelf-care, dressing, and grooming tasksPrioritizing form versus function trade-offsLesson 8Looks wishes chat: skin shade mapping, feel, nail choices, hair, veins, tattoos, and public view worriesThis lesson guides chats on skin shade, feel, nails, hair, veins, tattoos. It handles visibility at work/social spots, culture, and ways to set real hopes for lifelikeness, wear, and finish care.
Skin tone mapping and color matchingSurface texture, gloss, and finish choicesNail length, color, and style preferencesHair, veins, and tattoo replication optionsVisibility, disclosure, and social comfortLesson 9Full body measurements: limb length, girth at levels, end shape, elbow-to-stump lengthsThis lesson describes getting spot-on limb length, girths, end shapes. It stresses steady points, side comparisons, noting elbow-to-stump for socket plans and matching looks.
Selecting and marking bony landmarksMeasuring limb length and segment ratiosCircumference mapping at key levelsDocumenting distal end shape and volumeElbow-to-stump distance and symmetry
