Prosthetics – SCOPe

SCOPe – Myoelectric Upper Extremity Prosthetics

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This course provides participants with knowledge for prosthetic solutions of transradial and transhumeral amputation level with focus on myoelectric applications for functional arm prosthesis.

After the online based studies and preparations, participants will receive hands-on training in techniques taking measurements and casts and conduct of a Myo test on transradial and transhumeral amputees. The learned is then put into practice on patients during the clinical onsite hands-on seminar and the process of producing myo-electric prosthetic devices will be applied.

Myo – Electric Upper Extremity Prosthetics:

ACADEMIC LECTURES – ONLINE	4-6 weeks
CLINICAL WORKSHOP – ONSITE	6-8 days
FOLLOW_UP PERIOD – ONLINE	3 months

SCOPe programs are an excellent opportunity to increase efficiency of technical staff on the job!

Irfan Murtezani (CPO)

SCOPe – Hip Disarticulation

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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.)

SCOPe – Transfemoral Prosthetics – Ischial Containment Socket Design

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At present, diverse clinically variations of the Ischium Containment (IC) socket design are used. The integration of the ramus os ischii into the shaft is considered to be beneficial due to its functional and biomechanical advantages. Ischium Containment socket design was developed to address the needs of patients looking for a better cosmetic appearance with greater freedom of movement in the hip and optimized prosthetic control.

The theoretical introduction will provide you with knowledge on the basic aspects of the IC sockets and the distinctions to traditional transfemoral sockets such as the Quadrilatteral socket concept.

The clinical hands-on workshop integrates a systematic approach throughout the entire production process, that includes

patient anamnesis
hand-cast techniques
plaster model rectification guidelines
socket manufacturing techniques
prosthetic alignment
fitting/testing of the prosthesis and application of necessary corrections (problem solving)
gait analysis

Ischium Containment Socket Design:

ACADEMIC LECTURES – ONLINE	5 weeks
CLINICAL WORKSHOP – ONSITE	6 days
FOLLOW_UP PERIOD – ONLINE	3 months

Transfemoral Prosthetics – Ischial Containment Socket Design 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.)

SCOPe – Transtibial Prosthetics – Classic, Vacuum and Liner Techniques

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This course offers the participant the opportunity to develop and strengthen the theoretical and practical field of prosthetic care after transtibial (TT) amputation.

This course provides broad knowledge and skills in the fabrication of condylar suspended transtibial prostheses with a soft inner socket. Further more, liner techniques for transtibial prosthetic designs and the application of high dynamic prosthetic feet complete this comprehensive program.

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 TT components
Material Science

Focus of the practical seminar content:

Manufacture and fitting of two types of prostheses after TT amputation
in supra-condylar suspension technique and a prosthesis with Liner technique
Patient Anamnesis
Measurement and Casting Techniques
Plaster positive rectification
Production process
Alignment principles
Fitting/Testing and application of necessary corrections (problem solving)
Gait analysis
Outcome measures

Transtibial Prosthetics:

ACADEMIC LECTURES – ONLINE	5 weeks
CLINICAL WORKSHOP – ONSITE	6 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.)

SCOPe – Partial-Foot Prosthetics – from Toe-Disarticulation to Syme amputation

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This course presents knowledge and skills on prosthetic designs and concepts that apply to amputation levels from trans-metatarsal amputation to Syme amputation.

Anatomy, Pathology and Biomechanical aspects are the theoretical fundament that lead to prescription and design of the appropriate prosthetic concept.

Participant will exercise the full production process of various types of forefoot prostheses during the clinical hands-on workshop onsite.

Partial-Foot Prosthetics:

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

Partial-Foot Prosthetics – from Toe-Disarticulation to Syme amputation 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.)

SCOPe – Partial-Foot Prosthetics – Forefoot prosthesis according to “Bellmann”

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Light and esthetical prosthetic concept for forefoot amputation level with remaining ROM in the ankle.

This course provides knowledge and hands-on skill for the application of a forefoot prosthesis according to “Bellmann”

Foot prosthetics is a small but very complex field of orthopedic technology. This prosthetic design and concept developed by Mr. Bellmann is both functionally ingenious and intriguingly logical.

In this seminar, we teach the implementation of all practice-relevant aspects of the Bellmann partial foot prosthesis method.

The aim of the course is not only to provide relevant knowledge on that amputation level and related biomechanical aspects, it is also to acquaint the participant with a contemporary production of ankle-free forefoot prostheses, where effort and effectiveness are in an acceptable ratio.

During the onsite hands-on clinical seminar, following video, lecture and live demonstration, all clinical application, from evaluation and negative plaster casting to the rectification of the positive, fabrication, finishing and fitting of the prosthesis, is then performed by all participants with actual partial-foot amputees.

Forefoot prosthesis according to “Bellmann”:

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

Partial-Foot Prosthetics – Forefoot prosthesis according to “Bellmann” 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.)