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Do you ever feel overwhelmed with the technology that is available for your patients with limb loss? Just when you thought you had it figured out, a patient is referred with a system you are completely unfamiliar with! This course will assist you with understanding the prosthetic basics necessary to have successful early therapy sessions with your limb loss clients.

Meet your instructor

John Fergason

John Fergason is the chief prosthetist at the Center for the Intrepid at San Antonio Military Medical Center. He was formerly an instructor and clinical manager for the Prosthetics-Orthotics Program at UT Southwestern in Dallas, Texas, and proceeded to become the director of the Division of Prosthetics-Orthotics at the…

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Chapters & learning objectives

1. Prosthetic Prescription, Static Alignment, and Fitting of the Transtibial Prosthesis

The components of the transtibial prosthesis can be better understood in the context of proper terminology and the important prescription sections of the limb. This chapter includes the categories of the prescription, how to evaluate the static alignment of the prosthesis, donning and doffing techniques that relate anatomical landmarks to the socket, and how to relate skin pressure evidence to the alignment. These tools can ensure your physical therapy session will be off to a good start.

2. Prosthetic Prescription, Static Alignment, and Fitting of the Transfemoral Prosthesis

The transfemoral prosthesis is considerably more complicated in prescription, training, and utilization. In addition to the categories of the prescription, static alignment evaluation and evaluation of proper fitting, this course will cover the importance of knee placement and maintenance of knee stability. Use these tools to reduce what can be the intimidation factor of working with your transfemoral patients.

More courses in this series

Understanding Lower Extremity Limb Loss

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Evaluating Patients with Amputations

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Rehabilitation after Lower Extremity Limb Loss

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Prosthetic Training After Lower Extremity Limb Loss

Alicia White

Pre-Prosthetic Management of Lower Limb Amputation

John Fergason

Understanding the Transtibial and Transfemoral Limb/Socket Interfaces

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