| Objectives: |
The aim of this course is to familiarize students with the anatomical and biomechanical structure of the upper extremity and to teach them the basic principles of orthotic approaches used in common pathologies. Furthermore, it aims to develop technical skills in the stages of impression taking, design, production, and patient application of orthoses; and to enhance their ability to modify, adapt, and solve mechanical or clinical problems that may arise during the usage process. |
| Content: |
This course covers the principles and applications of hand and wrist splints based on upper extremity anatomy and biomechanics. The course includes static and dynamic splint types, finger and wrist splints, and specific splinting approaches used in various hand diseases and injuries. Furthermore, splinting methods applied in conditions such as peripheral nerve injuries, tendon repairs, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, De Quervain's disease, Dupuytren's disease, and carpal tunnel syndrome are examined; and topics such as spinal anatomy, spinal orthoses, and scoliosis orthoses, as well as orthotic rehabilitation, are evaluated through theoretical and practical studies. |