- The Bio-orthopedics subject aims to train the student in the principles and applications related to biomechanics and orthoprosthetic devices. Through this
subject, the principles of design and manufacture of orthotic and prosthetic devices are highlighted.
- The mechanisms that affect robotic, bionic and exoskeleton elements will be studied, as well as other technologies to improve the functionality and quality
of life of patients.
- 3D printing is a very important section that is having an increasing impact both on the manufacture of prototypes and on the development of the final
product.
Titular Professors
It is advisable to have previous knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics and materials.
Bio-Orthopedics is a subject that includes these 3 core aspects simultaneously.
Students acquire the knowledge and develop the following skills:
1. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and analyze physical problems that require the application of prostheses, orthoses, exoskeletons, and bionic devices.
2. Know how to design, develop and evaluate new models of prostheses, orthoses, exoskeletons or bionic devices, specific to each person. At the end of the
course as a result of learning they should be able to:
- Configure orthotic devices by applying basic knowledge of biomechanics and materials.
- Know how to choose the most suitable external prosthesis depending on the level of amputation and level of activity of the patient.
- Distinguish the most suitable materials for the manufacture of the different types of plantar orthoses.
- Differentiate the different types of electronic and myoelectric prostheses.
- Understand and know how to apply the operation of the different systems for capturing myoelectric signals.
1. Classification and description of orthoses and prostheses.
2. Physical qualities and functional abilities: evaluation, detection of lesions, and determination of the most appropriate prostheses and orthoses for each
person.
3. Analysis of prostheses and orthoses for activities of daily life, both in the work environment and in recreational-sports tasks.
4. Structure and function of prostheses and orthoses for the lower limb and for the upper limb.
5. Models of robotic, bionic and exoskeleton prostheses.
6. Design of prostheses and exoskeletons.
- In Bio-orthopedics, master classes are given. There are 2 weekly teaching sessions of 50 minutes each.
- The theoretical contents of the subject are explained and complemented with problems and exercises.
- In addition, problem-based learning and presentation preparation will be carried out with the aim of the student actively participating in the resolution of
real cases.
The Bio-Orthopaedics subject will follow a continuous evaluation through the following scale:
Ordinary call
Part I: Continuous evaluation (40%):
- Quiz 1 – 10% (Moderately significant assessment activity)
- Quiz 2 – 10% (Moderately significant assessment activity)
- Quiz 3 – 10% (Moderately significant assessment activity)
- Attendance, presentation and participation: 10%
Part II - Final Exam (60%) (Highly Significant Assessment Activity)
Extraordinary call
In the second call, students will only take a final theoretical exam that will be 100% of the grade.
- To pass the subject, both the continuous assessment and the final exam must be passed separately.
- The continuous assessment must be passed with a grade of 5 or higher and the final exam must also be passed with a grade equal to or higher than 5.
- Otherwise, the subject will be suspended and the student must take the second call.
1) AAOS Atlas of Orthoses and Assistive Devices. 4th Edition - June 24, 2008
Authors: John D. Hsu, John Michael, John Fisk.
2) Atlas of Orthoses and Assistive Devices. 5th Edition - January 25, 2018
Authors: Joseph B. Webster, Douglas P. Murphyhang, Raymond. Química. 11ª ed. McGraw-Hill; 2013.
3) Amputación de extremidad inferior y discapacidad. Prótesis y rehabilitación, M.A. González Viejo, O. Cohí Riambau, F. Salinas Castro. Masson S.A.,
Barcelona (2005).
4) The Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics.
5) Prosthetics and Orthotics International Journal.
ISSN: 0309-3646. ISSN en línea: 1746-1553. Freqüència: 6 vegades a l'any. Factor d'impacte: 1.4
In eStudy, students have:
- Recorded classes.
- Class presentations.
- Documents and/or attachments.