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19 Transhumeral Project Self-Critique

Transhumeral Project Self-Critique

Check

Comments

1.

Professionalism and teamwork

2.

Safety and gentle treatment of patient

3.

Bench Test

Passive operation of components

TD, wrist and elbow units

Humeral component

Forearm flexion 135’

Force to flex forearm <10 lbs.

Stability against torque

Control system efficiency >50% F TD/Harness

Operation and setup of housing and cable

4.

Socket fit

Tissue fit and anatomical landmarks

ROM and trimlines

Glenohumeral flexion

Glenohumeral extension

Glenohumeral abduction

Scapular depression

Stability and load testing

(State force/ counterforce locations)

Glenohumeral extension

Glenohumeral flexion

Transverse rotation

Axial Compression

Tension stability <1”

Socket Fit/ Comfort

Appropriate trimlines

Socket comfort score

5.

Joint axis location, length and alignment

Identified

6.

Active operation of components

TD operation

Elbow operation

Shoulder flexion to flex forearm

Harness critique

Live lift

7.

General workmanship

Quality and operation

8.

Patient education

Discuss

9.

Follow up

Discuss

10.

Comprehension

Demonstrate

11.

Functional evaluation

Demonstrate

To receive full marks, you must thoroughly articulate the process, state the standard, identify all problem areas, and explain the reason for the problems and the possible solutions. Points will be removed if you fail to identify a problem.

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