39477 - Orthesis and Orthopaedic Aids 3

Academic Year 2020/2021

  • Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
  • Campus: Bologna
  • Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Orthopaedics techniques (cod. 8483)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the module, the student has the knowledge and ability to manage and apply the specific devices for the pathologies of interest.

Course contents

The course aims to provide students with an overview of techniques, technologies and devices for the treatment of pathologies,  particularly concearning neurological deseases.

The following topics will be addressed:

  1. Approach to the design of advanced technical devices: wprkflow and working models
  2. Advanced technical devices for the treatment of neurological and amputee patients
  3. Sub-systems: top-down and bottom-up design approach
  4. Development tools for traditional and digital technologies

Readings/Bibliography

Course slides

Teaching methods

Classroom lessons

Assessment methods

Written test

Office hours

See the website of Emanuele Gruppioni