Lesson 1Comprehensive residual limb inspection: skin integrity, scar mapping, limb volume fluctuation, and soft-tissue mobilityFocus pon systematic check-up a di residual limb, includin skin condition, scars, bony prominences, edema, an soft-tissue mobility. Guide mappin risk areas weh may affect socket comfort, suspension, an long-term tissue health.
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 measures and documentation: standardized forms, photography protocols, and consent for imagesExplain how fi use standardized outcome forms, photography, an client-reported tools fi document baseline status. Cover consent fi images, data security, an consistent follow-up measures fi track cosmetic an functional satisfaction.
Selecting standardized assessment formsBaseline and follow-up photography protocolObtaining and recording image consentClient-reported satisfaction questionnairesSecure storage and data organizationLesson 3Interpreting measurements for socket design and component selection: tolerances, clearance, and interface load distributionShow how fi turn measurements inna socket shape, trimlines, an component choices. Discuss clearances, tolerances, load distribution, an suspension options fi balance comfort, durability, an cosmetic appearance.
Relating limb data to socket dimensionsSetting trimlines for comfort and coveragePlanning clearances and mechanical tolerancesLoad distribution and pressure managementSelecting components for cosmetic goalsLesson 4Measurement tools and techniques: casting materials, calipers, tape measures, goniometers, and digital scanning prerequisitesCover selection an safe use a castin materials, calipers, tapes, goniometers, an basic digital scannin. Emphasize accuracy, repeatability, infection control, an preparin di limb an workspace fi reliable measurements.
Choosing appropriate casting materialsUsing calipers and tape for limb dimensionsGoniometer setup and alignment basicsDigital scanning prerequisites and setupHygiene, safety, and tool maintenanceLesson 5Psychosocial and lifestyle assessment: appearance priorities, wearing schedule (8–10 hours), sweat/occupation-related factorsExplore how appearance priorities, daily routines, an work or leisure activities influence prosthesis design. Address wear time, sweat, environmental exposure, an copin strategies fi align cosmetic goals wid realistic use an maintenance.
Exploring body image and appearance prioritiesDaily wearing schedule and tolerance planningWork, hobbies, and environmental exposuresSweat, skin issues, and hygiene strategiesSocial participation and stigma concernsLesson 6Range of motion and joint assessment: elbow flexion/extension, pronation/supination, shoulder and neck screeningDetail assessment a elbow, forearm, shoulder, an neck motion relevant to transradial prostheses. Include measurin active an passive range, end-feel, pain, an compensatory patterns weh may affect control an cosmetic alignment.
Elbow flexion and extension measurementForearm pronation and supination testingShoulder screening for compensationsNeck posture and mobility observationPain, end-feel, and movement qualityLesson 7Functional needs analysis: work-related tasks (typing, client meetings, object manipulation) and activities of daily livingAnalyze how work tasks an daily activities shape prosthetic priorities. Examine typin, drivin, carryin, an self-care demands fi determine durability, grip options, cosmetic detailin, an acceptable trade-offs between form an function.
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 8Aesthetic expectations interview: skin tone mapping, texture, nail preferences, hair, veins, tattoos, and social visibility concernsGuide structured interviews pon skin tone, texture, nails, hair, veins, an tattoos. Address visibility in social an work settins, cultural factors, an strategies fi manage expectations bout realism, agin, an maintenance a 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 anthropometric measurements: limb length, circumference at multiple levels, distal end shape, and elbow-to-stump distancesDescribe how fi obtain accurate limb length, circumferences, an distal shape data. Emphasize consistent landmarks, side-to-side comparison, an recordin elbow-to-stump distances fi support socket design an cosmetic symmetry.
Selecting and marking bony landmarksMeasuring limb length and segment ratiosCircumference mapping at key levelsDocumenting distal end shape and volumeElbow-to-stump distance and symmetry
