Clinical shadowing
NHS - Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Centres
Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
10.2023 - 01.2024
- At bone health centre, gained practical exposure to DXA scanning systems used for osteoporosis assessment, developing an understanding of bone density analysis And how it supports diagnosis
- Shadowed prosthetists and rehabilitation engineers at an artificial limb centre, observing limb casting, digital scanning, and alignment procedures during prosthesis fabrication and fitting
- Explored mechanical prosthetic hands, observing their range of motion, control systems, and materials used in upper-limb design.
- Observed musculoskeletal consultations, surgical case discussions, and the application of assistive technologies for rehabilitation, in an orthopaedic GP clinic.
- Strengthened knowledge of how biomechanical principles and material design impact patient outcomes and quality of life in orthopaedics and prosthetics.
- Reinforced communication and patient handling skills through interaction with patients and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.