F7ADTMSPO - Modelling and Simulation for Prothetics and Orthotics

The course offers information on the possibilities of using modern technologies in the field of prosthetic and orthotic devices. Attention is paid to the technical aspects of modelling and designing the construction of such devices as well as the perspectives of further development using the results of modern disciplines (e.g. robotics, artificial intelligence) and taking into account the medical issues of the most common types of disabilities or disorders.

Form of verification of study results: oral examination.

As a standard, the course is taught in contact form and the course has lectures and exercises. In case the number of students is less than 5, the teaching can take place in the form of guided self-study with regular consultations. In this case, in addition to the examination, the student is required to produce a written study on the assigned topic.

For combined study:

Teaching takes the form of guided self-study with regular consultations. In addition to the examination, the student is required to prepare a written study on a given topic.

1. Introduction to modeling and simulation in prosthetics; Definition of basic medical and physical terms in prosthetics; Factors and concepts in prosthetics.

2. Types of prosthetic and orthotic devices; Basic concepts of mechanical design and construction, basic types of models, distribution of sw for modeling and simulation, modeling mechanical elements of prosthetic devices, finite element method.

3. Methods of testing mechanical properties of exoprosthetic and endoprosthetic prosthesis materials for modeling and design.

4. Types, distribution, functions and modelling of electrical, myoelectric and hybrid control of prostheses and orthoses.

5. Methods of simulation and development of lower limb prostheses; Types of lower limb prostheses, methods of selection and application; Optimization of suspension and fixation of lower limb prostheses.

6. Computational design of joints and adaptors of lower limb prostheses; Design and development of prosthetic feet (static, dynamic).

7. Methods of simulation and development of upper limb prostheses; Prospective terminal device of prostheses; Suspension and control design of upper limb prostheses; Physical aspects of design of joints and adaptors of upper limb prostheses.

8. Methods of controlling the kinematics of terminal devices; Functional modes of HK and DK prostheses. Modelling and simulation of mechanical systems.

9. Endoprostheses; Modern methods of modelling and design of endoprosthetic prostheses; Materials in endoprosthetics and their physical properties for modelling and simulation; Total hip, knee and shoulder joint endoprosthesis and design limitations.

10. General division of orthoses; Modern principles of design and construction of orthoses; Division of orthoses according to function and physical properties; Physico-mechanical principles of simulation and design of orthoses.

11. Instruments for measuring kinematic and dynamic quantities of motion with prosthetic and orthotic aids, camera systems, gyro-accelerometric systems, strain gauge systems, tools for preprocessing and processing of measured data.

12. The use of kinematic and dynamic variables of motion in the simulation and modelling of prosthetic and orthotic devices, methods of quantitative assessment of motion with prosthetic and orthotic devices.

13. Methods of testing exoprosthetic and endoprosthetic prosthesis and orthosis designs; In-vivo and in-vitro testing; Comparison of testing results of real devices with models.

14. Presentation of the final independent work in the field.

Exercises will be done in the form of practical projects in which students will verify the knowledge acquired in lectures.

Murphy D. Fundamentals of amputation care and prosthetics. New York: Demos Medical Publishing, 2013, xiii, 234 p. ISBN 19-362-8770-6.

Chui K. C., Jorge M., Yen S.-C., Lusardi M. M. Orthotics and prosthetics in rehabilitation. 4th ed. St. Louis, Mo.: Saunders/Elsevier, 2020

Recommended:

A. K., Srivastava R. K.: Essentials of prosthetics. New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers, 2013. ISBN 978-935-0904-374