Üsküdar University Health Services Vocational School (SHMYO) Orthopedic Prosthetics and Orthotics Program organized a visit to the Otto Bock company. During the event, Prosthetics and Orthotics Technician Lokman Sağlık guided students through the workshops at Otto Bock, providing information on the use of devices and materials. A seminar was also held for students on myoelectric and bionic hand applications.
Students from Üsküdar University Health Services Vocational School (SHMYO) Orthopedic Prosthetics and Orthotics Program visited the Otto Bock company.
As part of the organized visit, students had the opportunity to see the Otto Bock company, which operates in the field of orthopedic technology, is known as a world market leader in prosthetics, and a leading supplier in orthotics, wheelchairs, and exoskeletons.
They learned about bionic hand applications
During the visit, a seminar was given on Myoelectric and Bionic hand applications. Prosthetics and Orthotics Technician Lokman Sağlık provided students with information about Myoelectric signals. Sağlık said: “An electrical voltage in the microvolt range can be measured on the surface of the skin during the contraction of a limb muscle. This measurable signal is called a myoelectric signal. The measurement of such signals over time is called electromyography. Signals are recorded in the form of curves.”
Electrode applications were discussed
Throughout the visit, Prosthetics and Orthotics Technician Lokman Sağlık provided information to students of the Üsküdar University Orthopedic Prosthetics and Orthotics Program. Discussing electrode applications, Sağlık stated: “Well-received muscle signals that can be clearly separated are necessary for safe prosthetic use. Therefore, after determining two electrode positions, we test the separation and quality of the signals using computer software.”
The event concluded after students engaged in practical application, followed by a group photo session.