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Medical Orthotics & Prosthetics. Mr. I Lategan N DIP MED ORTH. & PROSTH (SA) Compiled by: I. Lategan 3 October 2011. Content. Introduction to M.O.P Orthotic & Prosthetic Devices Lower Extremity Orthotics Upper Extremity Orthotics Spinal Orthotics Lower Extremity Prosthetics
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MedicalOrthotics & Prosthetics Mr. I Lategan N DIP MED ORTH. & PROSTH (SA) Compiled by: I. Lategan 3 October 2011
Content Introduction to M.O.P Orthotic & Prosthetic Devices Lower Extremity Orthotics Upper Extremity Orthotics Spinal Orthotics Lower Extremity Prosthetics Upper Extremity Prosthetics Specialized Devices
Introduction to m.o.p Highly specialized Technical rehabilitation health care Clinical and technicalknowledge Clinical assessment of a patient for consultation with the attending Physician Skilled in multiple engineering sciences
Orthotics Correction of deformities Assistance of growth in the corrected position by means of an Orthosis (Splint ) Treatment devices Protection device Assistive device
prosthetics Replacement of a limb or extremity Manufactured to restore function and regain a life style Prosthesis is made for many different types of amputations at different levels Goal of a assistive device
m.o.p training Tshwane University of Technology 25 Students per year National Diploma B-Tech Degree 12 Months Internship
Custom / pre-fabricated Orthosis (plural: orthoses) Fabricated with specifications Different orthoses for direct support Prefabricated orthoses Sophisticated custom orthoses
Orthotic & prosthetic devices Lower Extremity Orthotics Upper Extremity Orthotics Spinal Orthotics Lower Extremity Prosthetics Upper Extremity Prosthetics Specialized Devices
Lower extremity orthotics KAFO, (Knee-ankle-foot-orthosis), Metal (Calliper), Custom made plastic Ankle Foot Orthoses metal(AFO), Custom made plastic Ankle Supports, speedbraces and aircast Knee Ranger Hinged Knee Brace and specialized knee braces TarsoPronator shoes (infants) Moulded innersole (RS footscan) Bedresting night splints FP walker (moonboot)
Upper extremity orthotics Carpal tunnel syndrome splint,Wrist Splint, thumb spica Tennis elbow splint, golfers elbow and elbow guard Universal Arm Immobiliser and shoulder immobiliser Elbow guard
Spinal orthotics Abdominal Binder elastic Lumbosacral Corset (LS) Lumbodorsal Corset (LD) S.O.M.I Cervical Miami J JTO brace Bennet’s TLSO Halo Corrective
Lower extremity prosthetics TT - Transtibial Prosthesis PTS – Patella Tendon Supra Condylar PTB – Patella Tendon Bearing Conventional Knee Disarticulating TF - Transfemoral Prosthesis Hemipelvectomy Manufacturing process
Upper extremity prosthetics Wrist Disarticulating TR – Trans Radial TH – Trans Humeral Shoulder Disarticulating Manufacturing process
Specialized devices Hernia Aid CP Seating Weight bearing orthoses Pelvic Belt Cranial Helmet Bennet’s, TLSO custom made back bracing Specialized wheelchairs, and standard Wheelchairs and rental wheelchairs
Contact details I.Lategan t/a Limb Orthotics and Prosthetic service 87 Kleinenberg street Moregloed Polokwane Work: 015 291 1525 Fax: 015 291 3030 Email: lateganian@gmail.com