義肢支架與副木製作(含實習)
Prosthetics & Splints
Credits: 2
Lecturer: Chien-Hsiou Liu
Course Description
This course provides a lecture and lab based practice on introduction and related issues of the basics
needed to master the fine detail of splints and prosthetics. This class includes the basic theory of
splinting and prosthetics and their application to the design, fabrication, and evaluation of splints and
prosthetics for patient care. This class also covers applied knowledge of pathology, kinesiology,
anatomy, and biomechanics. It also features an abundance of illustrations and hands-on practices to
show the detail. It includes quizzes, laboratory exercises, and case studies to help students grasp the
basics of effective splinting techniques and skills.
Course Objectives
After the completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Understand the pathology, kinesiology, anatomy, and biomechanics of affected Region(s)
2. Provide proper treatment principles and practices according to clients’ needs, present lifestyle,
level of participation, environmental supports and constraints, and interests
3. Familiar with the application to the design, fabrication, and evaluation of splints and the
application & design of prosthetics
Recommended
1. Trombly C.A. (2008).Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction
2. Brenda M. Coppard, Helene Lohman (2001) Introduction to Splinting: A Clinical-Reasoning &
Problem-Solving Approach
3. 吳鑫漢.(1997).手部之問題處理副木
4. P. Van Lede and G. van Veldfoven (2004). Therapuetic Hand Splints – A Rational Approach.
Volume 2：Practical applications. Provan bvba 2004 Belgium
Course Schedule
Week
Topics
Week 1
Introduction
Week 2
Anatomy and mechanisms of the hand (CH1,2)
Week 3
Hand problems (CH3)
Week 4
Management of hand impairment (CH4)
Week 5
Biomechanical Frame of Reference
Splint for hand impairment (CH5)
Week 6
Demonstration: Functional splints; Cock-up splints; Drop hand splints; Dynamic palm
splints for MP extension contracture
Splint for hand impairment (CH5)
Week 7
Demonstration: Ulnar deviation splints; Splints for De Quervain’s Denosynovitis;
Opponent splints;
Splint for hand impairment (CH5)
Week 8
Demonstration: Claw hand splint; Finger belly gutter splint;
Week 9
Mid-term exam
Splint for hand impairment (CH5)
Week 10 Demonstration: Finger belly gutter splint; Dynamic thumb post splint; Dynamic cock up
with MP block splint
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Week 11
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
Week 16
Week 17
Week 18
Wu’s hemiplegica and AFO
AFO (practice)
Clinical Documentations
Special topic for insole
Rehabilitation of amputee
Spinal and LE orthoses
UE and LE protheses
Final examination
Course Grading:
Participant 14%; Homework 16%; Splint 10%; Midterm exam 30%; Final examination 30%
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