The objectives of the Ankle Disarticulation -course at JSPO are that
after the course students should know the advantages and
disadvantages of ankle disarticulation amputation, basics of surgical
procedures and related anatomy and physiology. Students should
understand the biomechanics of ankle disarticulation, casting and
rectification procedure.
Students have to know various socket variations, materials and
components, that they can make appropriate prescription of AD
prosthesis for the amputee. It is important to know manufacturing
techniques and how to make bench, static and dynamic alignment.
It is essential students to understand normal gait, recognize gait
deviations and do corrections if possible. They have to understand
possible fitting problems with ankle disarticulation prosthesis and
find solution to them.
Finally it is to know the importance of good checkout procedure and
to make it correctly.