Prosthetics & Rehabilitation

Department

Bachelor's program Medical, Health and Sports Engineering

Course unit code

MGST-B-5-PRR-PRR-ILV

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5.0

Name of lecturer(s)

Mode of delivery

face-to-face

Recommended optional program components

none

Recommended or required reading

- Affatato S., *Wear of Orthopedic Implants and Artificial Joints*, Woodhead Publishing
- Buechel F.F., Pappas M.J., *Principles of Human Joint Replacement: Design and Clinical Application*, Springer Verlag
- Burstein A.H., Wright T.M., *Biomechanics in Orthopedics and Traumatology*, Thieme Verlag
- Dittrich H., Schimmack M., Siemsen C.H., *Orthopedic Biomechanics - Introduction to Endoprosthetics of the Lower Extremities*, Springer Vieweg
- McGeough J.A., *The Engineering of Human Joint Replacements*, Wiley
- Nordin M., Frankel V.H., *Basic Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System*, Philadelphia: Lea & Febinger
- Kapandji I., *Functional Anatomy of the Joints (Volumes 1-4)*, Enke Verlag, Stuttgart
- Revell P.A., *Joint Replacement Technology*, Woodhead Publishing
- Wintermantel E., Ha S.-W., *Biocompatible Materials and Designs*, Springer, Berlin
- Kraft M., Disselhorst-Klug C., *Biomedical Technology - Rehabilitation Technology*, De Gruyter
- Colombo R., Sanguineti V., *Rehabilitation Robotics - Technology and Application*, AP - Academic Press
- Federici S., Scherer M.J., *Assistive Technology Assessment Handbook*, CRC Press
- Stein V., Greitemann B., *Rehabilitation in Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery*, Springer Verlag
- Crevenna R., *Compendium of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation*, Springer Verlag
- Imhoff, Beitzel, Stamer, Klein, *Rehabilitation in Orthopedic Surgery*, Springer Verlag
- Masiero S., Carraro U., *Rehabilitation Medicine for Elderly Patients*, Springer Verlag

Level of course unit

Bachelor

Year of study

Fall 2025

Semester when the course unit is delivered

5

Language of instruction

English

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The students:
- gain insight into the biomechanics of the human body and its static and dynamic movement processes.
- are familiar with the most important analysis methods for assessing the functionality of the musculoskeletal system and individual body components.
- are able to evaluate static and dynamic force impacts and have the knowledge to size artificial implants through strength verification.
- are familiar with the most common implants and their implantation methods.
- learn about the key materials used for implants, their applications, positioning, and fixation.
- understand the fundamental planning steps for implanting artificial joints and organs.
- gain insight into the principles and methods of orthopedic and neuromusculoskeletal rehabilitation.
- are familiar with the most important analysis methods for assessing and quantifying successful rehabilitation.
- understand the basic functionality of passive rehabilitation techniques (e.g., wheelchairs, orthoses).
- understand the basic functionality of active rehabilitation techniques (e.g., robotics, exoskeletons).

Course contents

- **Functional Analysis**
- **Major Joint Implants:**
- Upper body: Shoulder, Hand, Arm
- Lower body: Hip, Knee, Foot
- Dental prosthetics
- **Tribology of Natural and Artificial Joints**
- **Kinematics of Human Body Joints**
- **Biomechanical Analysis of Joints**
- **Biomechanical Investigation Methods**
- **Biomechanics of Connective Tissue, Bone, Intervertebral Disc, Cartilage, Muscle Tissue, Nervous System, and Cardiopulmonary System**
- **Principles of Rehabilitative Treatment Strategies**
- **Motion Analysis**
- **Gait Patterns of Various Pathologies**
- **Passive Aids for Rehabilitation**
- **Active Aids for Rehabilitation**

### Practical Exercises:
- **Design and Calculation of a Hip Prosthesis**
- **Practical Execution and Evaluation of a Gait Analysis**
- **Design and Calculation of Orthoses**

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course comprises an interactive mix of lectures, discussions and individual and group work.

Work placement(s)

none