The Ischial containment socket fits intimately with the ischium, buttressing against the bone to achieve stability,(Krajbich, 2005) but also limiting hip motion (Fatone et al., 2021; Klotz et al., 2011; Rabuffetti et al., 2005) and contributing to socket discomfort. Comfort of the prosthesis while standing and sitting is of great importance to persons with lower limb amputation.
Ischial Containment has been shown to have better results especially related to better weight distribution, suspension, and better-coordinated transfer of weight to the distal parts. It is increasingly becoming inevitable that one has to acquire knowledge and skills in fabricating an Ischial Containment socket to elevate the quality of life of people with trans-femoral amputation.
To train participants to be able to assess, design, cast-taking, rectification and trial fitting of the negative cast, and fabrication an ischial containment socket
The course will be delivered in English in a Blended-learning format, with students attending scheduled lectures, practical video demonstrations, quizzes and assignments online, and practicals on-site. The students will visit the University twice: once for orientation week at the beginning of the course, and one week for face-to-face clinical practise at the end of the course.
The learning outcomes are outline as to:-
- Describe the anatomy and physiology of the lower limb
- Describe the pathophysiology of transfemoral amputation
- Understand the concepts, features and biomechanical principles of IC-socket
- Carry out assessments and measurement transfer procedures of People with Transfemoral amputation
- Carry out fabrication and fitting procedures of IC socket
- Demonstrate the effect of IC socket for people with transfemoral amputation
- CPD – 23.7 Points
Two (2) Months
Prosthetists & Orthotists
TZS – 1,412,400