Lower Limb – SCOPe

This course will not only provide advanced knowledge on theoretical aspects, but will guide you step by step thought the fabrication of a hip disarticulation (HD) prosthesis.

Please note that this technique excludes concepts for hemipelvectomy amputation level.

The program introduces a technique that avoids the usual pressures at the gluteal and anterior region of the stump.

The techniques presented by this course present a solution for a more anatomical and functional socket design.

Focus of the theoretical content:

Fundamentals of Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
Amputation techniques and indications
Comparative options of prosthetic design and concept
Alignment principles
Biomechanics / human gait
Overview about HD components
Material Science

Focus of the practical seminar content:

Patient Anamnesis
Measurement and Casting Techniques
Plaster positive rectification
Manufacture and fitting of a prostheses after KD
Alignment principles
Fitting/Testing and application of necessary corrections (problem solving)
Gait analysis
Outcome measures

Hip Disarticulation Prosthetics:

ACADEMIC LECTURES – ONLINE	6 weeks
CLINICAL WORKSHOP – ONSITE	8 days
FOLLOW_UP PERIOD – ONLINE	3 months

Hip Disarticulation course to build new skills from start to finish.

Whether you are a beginner or an advanced practitioner, SCOPe has courses to suit you.

Marcelo Alvarez (Human Study e.V.)

This course offers the participant the opportunity to develop and strengthen the theoretical and practical field of prosthetic care after knee disarticulation (KD).

The program focuses on the application condylar suspension techniques, but also provides knowledge on the application of liner suspension and advanced components (knees, feet) for patients with high mobility demands.

This course provides broad knowledge and skills in the fabrication of condylar suspended KD prostheses.

Focus of the theoretical content:

Fundamentals of Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
Amputation techniques and indications
Comparative options of prosthetic design and concept
Alignment principles
Biomechanics / human gait
Overview about liner systems and KD components
Material Science

Focus of the practical seminar content:

Patient Anamnesis
Measurement and Casting Techniques
Plaster positive rectification
Manufacture and fitting of a prostheses after KD
Alignment principles
Fitting/Testing and application of necessary corrections (problem solving)
Gait analysis
Outcome measures

Knee Disarticulation Prosthetics:

ACADEMIC LECTURES – ONLINE	5 weeks
CLINICAL WORKSHOP – ONSITE	5 days
FOLLOW_UP PERIOD – ONLINE	3 months

To blend E-Learning with clinical hands-on training, mentoring and labs practice is an excellent way to enable education parallel to the job!

Christian Schlierf (CEO, Human Study e.V.)