- Docente: Emanuele Gruppioni
- Credits: 2
- SSD: MED/50
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially)
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Orthopaedics Techniques (cod. 5915)
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from Dec 09, 2025 to Jan 19, 2026
Learning outcomes
At the end of the teaching module the student possesses the basic knowledge relating to high-tech medical devices for the treatment of pathologies, particularly of a neurological nature, as well as the ability to plan their study and development through methodologies, work tools and production techniques, even to the preparation of the documentation required for carrying out clinical evaluation studies.
Course contents
The course aims to provide students with an overview of the methodologies and tools needed to develop medical devices for the treatment of orthopedic and neurological conditions.
The following topics will be explored in depth:
- Approach to the design of advanced technical devices: design workflow, methods, and tools
- Advanced technical devices for the treatment of neurological patients and amputees
- Device subsystems: top-down and bottom-up design approaches
- Prototyping equipment
- Notes on device validation procedures (clinical studies on medical devices) and regulatory aspects
Readings/Bibliography
Course slides and supplementary materials provided in class.
Teaching methods
Lectures with slides and supplementary materials. Activities designed to encourage active student participation.
Assessment methods
Registration for the exam is mandatory through Alma Esami. This exam is a single exam for the Integrated Course in NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES AND REHABILITATION, along with the Orthotics and Orthopedic Aids 3 module.
The final test consists of a written exam covering the topics included in the syllabus and is composed of both multiple-choice questions with several alternatives and open-ended questions. The purpose of the test is to assess the degree and completeness of the knowledge acquired in the specific areas discussed, as well as the ability to integrate such knowledge when addressing complex issues. Furthermore, the test is designed to evaluate the effectiveness of the lessons, with the student’s grade also reflecting the overall preparation of the class.
Grading scale
- Limited knowledge of the topics, conceptually correct but expressed in an imprecise/inadequate manner → 18–19;
- Broader knowledge of the topics, conceptually correct and expressed appropriately → 20–24;
- Extensive knowledge of the topics, conceptually correct and expressed appropriately and effectively → 25–28;
- Complete knowledge of the topics, conceptually correct, expressed effectively and appropriately, demonstrating critical thinking and correlation skills → 29–30L.
The grade obtained in the module contributes to the overall grade of the Integrated Course, weighted according to the module’s credits.
Students with learning disorders or temporary/permanent disabilities are invited to contact the dedicated office ( Link) as soon as possible to agree on appropriate compensatory measures. The request must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the instructor, who will assess the adequacy of the measures considering the educational objectives.
Teaching tools
Students will be provided with the course slides and all supplementary materials discussed in class.
Office hours
See the website of Emanuele Gruppioni