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5.1- Amputation Glossary of Terms Flashcards

1
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Wearing away of the skin through rubbing or friction

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Abrasion

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2
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An above the elbow amputation

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AE

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3
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An above the knee amputation

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AK

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Stairs, ramps, curbs or anything which obstructs your walking or wheelchair mobility

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Architectural barrier

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5
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A below the elbow amputation

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BE

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Refers to a person missing both arms or legs

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Bilateral Amputee

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A below the knee amputation

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BK

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A temporary socket, often transparent, made over the plaster model to aid in obtaining the proper fit

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Check socket

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Tightening of muscles around a joint which restricts the range of motion

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Contracture

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10
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The process of making the residual limb less sensitive to touch by massaging, tapping or using a vibrator Buzzzzzzzz

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Desensitization

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A replacement for a missing limb, which meets accepted standards for comfort, fit, alignment, function, appearance and durability

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Definitive Prosthesis

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12
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A local or generalized condition in which the body tissues contain an excess of fluid

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Edema

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13
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A prosthesis which derives its strength from an internal structure (pylon); this design has a soft outer surface

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Endoskeletal Prosthesis

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A prosthesis which derives its strength from its outer structure, typically reinforced plastic; heavier but more durable than endoskeletal

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Exoskeletal prosthesis

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15
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Learning how to walk with your prosthesis or prostheses

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Gait training

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A therapist who is concerned with teaching you how to perform activities of daily living such as feeding, grooming, bathing and dressing as independently as possible

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Occupational therapist

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An external device applied to limit or assist motion of any given part of the human body

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Orthosis (Brace)

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A skilled professional who fabricate orthotic devices which are prescribed by a physician

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Orthotist

19
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Usually refers to the socket of an above the knee prosthesis which has been modified to allow the wearing of prosthetic socks while wearing the prosthesis

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Partial Suction

20
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Pain which seems to originate in the portion of the limb which was removed

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Phantom Pain

21
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The normal ghost image of the absent limb may feel normal at times and at other times, be uncomfortable

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Phantom sensation

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A doctor of rehabilitation medicine who specializes in the comprehensive management of patients with impairments and disabilities arising from neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and vascular disorders

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Physiatrist

23
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A therapist who is concerned with your gross motor activities such as transfers, gait training, and how to function with or w/o a prosthesis

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Physical therapist

24
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Refers to the residual limp slipping up and down inside the prosthetic socket while walking

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Pistoning

25
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Thickness of prosthetic sock material; the higher the number the thicker the sock

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Ply

26
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More than one prosthesis

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Prostheses

27
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Any artificial part of the human body

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Prosthesis

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A skilled professional who fabricates a prosthesis prescribed by a physician

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Prosthetist

29
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A rigid central shaft, usually tubular, that is attached to the socket or knee unit of an endoskeletal prosthesis; the lower end should be connected to a foot-ankle assembly; also used to refer to a simple temporary prosthesis

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Pylon

30
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The amount of movement a limb has in a specific direction at a specific joint such as your hip or knee

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Range of motion

31
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The process of restoring a person who has been debilitated by a disease or injury to a functional life

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Rehabilitation

32
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The portion of the arm or leg remaining after the amputation; some people refer to it as a “stump”

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Residual limb

33
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Surgical modification of the residual limb

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Revision

34
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A professional who assists you by helping to coordinate your discharge from the hospital and oversees appropriate contact with other services or organizations; will help to facilitate your re-entry into family and community life

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Social worker

35
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Cup shaped form which fits inside the socket of a BK prosthesis

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Soft insert liner

36
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Soft liner built into a prosthetic socket to provide cushioning or permit muscle function

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Soft socket

37
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Provides instruction in returning to leisure activities

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Therapeutic Recreation

38
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This type of socket permits the prosthesis to be held on the residual limb by outside air pressure; may often eliminate straps and belts

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Total suction socket

39
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Moving from one position to another

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Transfers

40
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An amputation which is the result of injury

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Traumatic amputation

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