EBME 307. Prosthetic Systems
Description
Introduction to the basic biomechanics of human movement
and applications to the design and evaluation of artificial
devices intended to restore or improve movement lost
due to injury or disease. Measurement techniques in movement
biomechanics, including motion analysis, electromyography,
and gait analysis. Introduction to musculoskeletal modeling
and simulation. Survey of movement pathologies and engineered
interventions, including arthritis and joint replacements,
amputation and upper and lower limb prostheses, and spinal
cord injury and neuroprostheses.
Course Goals
This course focuses on applications of mechanics to the
design and evaluation of artificial devices intended
to restore or improve movement deficits due to injury
or disease. The material in this course is a combination
of lectures on relevant principles of biomechanics and
prosthetics, laboratory sessions to learn and use basic
biomechanical measurement techniques, and visits to external
manufacturers and prescribers of prosthetic technology
to see and appreciate practical issues in the design
and use of prosthetic devices. This course focuses upon
joint replacements, upper and lower limb mechanical prostheses,
and neuroprostheses.
Prerequisites
EBME 201, EBME 310
Class/laboratory Schedule
Two 75 minute lectures, lab, or field trip per week.
Typical Class Size
10-20
Semesters and Years Offered
Spring every year
Computer Usage
Several homework assignments require the use of Matlab
and Excel to perform analysis and data presentation.
Laboratory ProjectsThree laboratory sessions were
performed to provide hands-on experience in the measurement
of variables critical to the field of biomechanics. In
all three laboratory sessions, students participated
in teams to complete the work.
Course Objectives
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