060213210 ORTHOTICS FOR SPINAL AND LIMB FRACTURES-THEORY ( 3 Crd.Hrs )

Pre-Requisites : 060213100, 060213110

This subject is delivered in a coordinated manner with the skill course of orthotic management of the spinal and limb fracture. In this course, students will gain specialised knowledge in the assessment, prescription, fitting and evaluation of removable and non-removable orthoses for spinal and limb fracture management. This subject is designed to develop student's understanding of spinal and limb orthotic fracture management, including an introduction to medical imaging and the biology of fractures, as well as principles and clinical applications of fracture orthoses.