1. Medical Orthotics & Prosthetics
Mr. I Lategan
N DIP MED ORTH. & PROSTH (SA)
Compiled by: I. Lategan
3 October 2011

2. Content Introduction to M.O.P Orthotic & Prosthetic Devices
Lower Extremity Orthotics
Upper Extremity Orthotics
Spinal Orthotics
Lower Extremity Prosthetics
Upper Extremity Prosthetics
Specialized Devices

3. Introduction to m.o.p Highly specialized
Technical rehabilitation health care
Clinical and technical knowledge
Clinical assessment of a patient for consultation with the attending Physician
Skilled in multiple engineering sciences

4. Orthotics Correction of deformities
Assistance of growth in the corrected position by means of an Orthosis (Splint )
Treatment devices
Protection device
Assistive device

5. prosthetics Replacement of a limb or extremity
Manufactured to restore function and regain a life style
Prosthesis is made for many different types of amputations at different levels
Goal of a assistive device

6. m.o.p training Tshwane University of Technology 25 Students per year
National Diploma
B-Tech Degree
12 Months Internship

7. Custom / pre-fabricated
Orthosis (plural: orthoses)
Fabricated with specifications
Different orthoses for direct support
Prefabricated orthoses
Sophisticated custom orthoses

8. Orthotic & prosthetic devices
Lower Extremity Orthotics
Upper Extremity Orthotics
Spinal Orthotics
Lower Extremity Prosthetics
Upper Extremity Prosthetics
Specialized Devices

9. Lower extremity orthotics
KAFO, (Knee-ankle-foot-orthosis),
Metal (Calliper), Custom made plastic
Ankle Foot Orthoses metal(AFO), Custom made plastic
Ankle Supports, speedbraces and aircast
Knee Ranger
Hinged Knee Brace and specialized knee braces
Tarso Pronator shoes (infants)
Moulded innersole (RS footscan)
Bedresting night splints
FP walker (moonboot)

11. Upper extremity orthotics
Carpal tunnel syndrome splint,Wrist Splint, thumb spica
Tennis elbow splint, golfers elbow and elbow guard
Universal Arm Immobiliser and shoulder immobiliser
Elbow guard

12. Spinal orthotics Abdominal Binder elastic Lumbosacral Corset (LS)
Lumbodorsal Corset (LD)
S.O.M.I
Cervical Miami J
JTO brace
Bennet’s
TLSO
Halo
Corrective

13. Lower extremity prosthetics
TT - Transtibial Prosthesis
PTS – Patella Tendon Supra Condylar
PTB – Patella Tendon Bearing
Conventional
Knee Disarticulating
TF - Transfemoral Prosthesis
Hemipelvectomy
Manufacturing process

14. Upper extremity prosthetics
Wrist Disarticulating
TR – Trans Radial
TH – Trans Humeral
Shoulder Disarticulating
Manufacturing process

15. Specialized devices Hernia Aid CP Seating Weight bearing orthoses
Pelvic Belt
Cranial Helmet
Bennet’s, TLSO custom made back bracing
Specialized wheelchairs, and standard
Wheelchairs and rental wheelchairs

16. Contact details I.Lategan t/a Limb Orthotics and Prosthetic service
87 Kleinenberg street
Moregloed
Polokwane
Work:
Fax:

17. Thank you !