Transfemoral – SCOPe

This course offers the participant the opportunity to develop and strengthen the theoretical and practical field of prosthetic care after transfemoral (TF) amputation. The program focuses on the application of liner suspension techniques and the application of advanced components (knees, feet) for patients with high mobility demands.

This course provides broad knowledge and skills in the fabrication of liner suspended TF prostheses. Furthermore, the application of high dynamic prosthetic knees and 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 TF components
Material Science

Focus of the practical seminar content:

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

Transfemoral– Liner Techniques, Dynamic Knees and Feet:

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

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.)