Lesson 1Comprehensive residual limb inspection: skin integrity, scar mapping, limb volume fluctuation, and soft-tissue mobilityFocuses on systematic inspection of the residual limb, including skin condition, scars, bony prominences, oedema, and soft-tissue mobility. Guides mapping risk areas that may affect socket comfort, suspension, and 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: standardised forms, photography protocols, and consent for imagesExplains how to use standardised outcome forms, photography, and client-reported tools to document baseline status. Covers consent for images, data security, and consistent follow-up measures to track cosmetic and 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 distributionShows how to translate measurements into socket shape, trimlines, and component choices. Discusses clearances, tolerances, load distribution, and suspension options to balance comfort, durability, and 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 prerequisitesCovers selection and safe use of casting materials, calipers, tapes, goniometers, and basic digital scanning. Emphasises accuracy, repeatability, infection control, and preparing the limb and workspace for 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 factorsExplores how appearance priorities, daily routines, and work or leisure activities influence prosthesis design. Addresses wear time, sweat, environmental exposure, and coping strategies to align cosmetic goals with realistic use and 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 screeningDetails assessment of elbow, forearm, shoulder, and neck motion relevant to transradial prostheses. Includes measuring active and passive range, end-feel, pain, and compensatory patterns that may affect control and 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 livingAnalyses how work tasks and daily activities shape prosthetic priorities. Examines typing, driving, carrying, and self-care demands to determine durability, grip options, cosmetic detailing, and acceptable trade-offs between form and 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 concernsGuides structured interviews on skin tone, texture, nails, hair, veins, and tattoos. Addresses visibility in social and work settings, cultural factors, and strategies to manage expectations about realism, ageing, and maintenance 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 anthropometric measurements: limb length, circumference at multiple levels, distal end shape, and elbow-to-stump distancesDescribes how to obtain accurate limb length, circumferences, and distal shape data. Emphasises consistent landmarks, side-to-side comparison, and recording elbow-to-stump distances to support socket design and 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
