Lesson 1Thorough check of remaining limb: skin condition, scar positions, limb volume changes, and soft tissue movementLooks closely at systematic check of the remaining limb, covering skin state, scars, bony parts, swelling, and soft tissue movement. Helps map risky spots that could affect socket comfort, holding, and long-term tissue 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 2Outcome checks and records: standard forms, photo rules, and permission for picturesShows how to use standard outcome forms, photos, and client feedback tools to record starting status. Covers permission for images, data safety, and steady follow-up checks to monitor cosmetic and functional satisfaction.
Selecting standardized assessment formsBaseline and follow-up photography protocolObtaining and recording image consentClient-reported satisfaction questionnairesSecure storage and data organizationLesson 3Understanding measurements for socket design and part choice: allowances, spaces, and load spread on interfaceDemonstrates turning measurements into socket shape, edges, and part selections. Talks about spaces, allowances, load spread, and holding choices to balance 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 prepCovers picking and safe use of casting materials, calipers, tapes, angle measurers, and simple digital scanning. Stresses accuracy, repeat checks, germ control, and readying the limb and area for reliable measures.
Choosing appropriate casting materialsUsing calipers and tape for limb dimensionsGoniometer setup and alignment basicsDigital scanning prerequisites and setupHygiene, safety, and tool maintenanceLesson 5Psychosocial and daily life check: looks priorities, wearing time (8–10 hours), sweat/job factorsLooks into how looks priorities, daily habits, and work or fun activities shape prosthesis design. Deals with wear hours, sweat, weather exposure, and coping ways to match cosmetic aims with real 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 check: elbow bend/straighten, turn in/out, shoulder and neck screeningDetails check of elbow, forearm, shoulder, and neck movement for transradial prostheses. Includes active and passive range measures, end feel, pain, and side patterns that might affect control and looks alignment.
Elbow flexion and extension measurementForearm pronation and supination testingShoulder screening for compensationsNeck posture and mobility observationPain, end-feel, and movement qualityLesson 7Functional needs check: job tasks (typing, client talks, handling things) and daily living activitiesLooks at how job tasks and daily doings shape prosthetic needs. Checks typing, driving, carrying, self-care to pick strength, grip choices, cosmetic details, and fair swaps 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 expectations talk: skin colour mapping, feel, nail choices, hair, veins, tattoos, and social notice worriesGuides planned talks on skin colour, feel, nails, hair, veins, tattoos. Handles notice in social and work places, culture factors, and ways to manage hopes on realness, wear, and upkeep of cosmetic finishes.
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 9Detailed body measurements: limb length, girth at many points, end shape, and elbow-to-stump lengthsExplains getting true limb length, girths, end shape data. Stresses same points, side comparisons, recording elbow-to-stump lengths for socket design and looks match.
Selecting and marking bony landmarksMeasuring limb length and segment ratiosCircumference mapping at key levelsDocumenting distal end shape and volumeElbow-to-stump distance and symmetry
