Prosthetic Study Guide

• Designed For Residents •

Expertly Tailored Prosthetic Exam Prep Course

Prepare for your prosthetic board exam with an online tailored prep course designed to equip you for success. Flexible and practical, it fits into your busy schedule.

Includes printable Prosthetic Written and Written Simulatiom Practice Tests!

What You’ll Learn

  • Anatomy Review: Refresh your understanding of the human body’s structure, including the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems, with a focus on areas critical for orthotic treatment.

    Gait and Biomechanics Overview: Learn to identify normal and mis-aligned gait biomechanics. Understand how alignment of the prosthesis affects the gait cycle and how to correct it.

    Clinical Relevance: Gain insight into how anatomical knowledge and pathology understanding intersect with prosthetic solutions to improve patient outcomes.

    Interactive Tools: Reinforce key concepts with flashcards and quizzes designed to make studying engaging and effective.

    This module ensures you have a solid grasp of the basics, laying the groundwork for success in more advanced course sections.

  • This module equips you with essential skills for lower extremity orthotic care, including:

    ROM & MMT: Assess joint mobility and muscle strength effectively.

    Physical Examination: Evaluate conditions and identify patient-specific needs.

    Gait Analysis: Analyze walking mechanics to address abnormalities.

    Casting & Design: Learn precise molding and orthosis creation techniques.

    Orthosis Safety: Ensure proper application, fit, and patient safety.

    Gain the knowledge and confidence to manage lower extremity orthotic cases with expertise.

  • This module provides a focused review of upper extremity orthotic care, including:

    Fracture Orthoses: Learn about orthoses designed for stabilization and functional support of fractures.

    Types of Fractures: Review and understand common fractures treated with orthoses.

    Indications for Treatment: Review criteria for prescribing orthoses, from acute injury management to post-operative care.

    Build confidence in addressing a variety of upper extremity conditions with effective orthotic solutions.

  • Clinical Practicum Exam: Develop hands-on skills in patient assessments, physical exams, casting, orthotic design, and fittings with step-by-step guidance to boost your confidence.

    Written Exam: Master key topics like anatomy, biomechanics, pathologies, and patient management through interactive tools, quizzes, and an end-of-course practice exam.

    Written Simulation Exam: Practice five case-based scenarios to sharpen critical thinking and decision-making skills, with downloadable resources provided upon course completion.

    This course offers tailored study materials and tools to help you succeed in every section of the orthotic board exam.