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8: Phases of Rehab Flashcards

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What are the three phases of rehabilitation?

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  1. Pre-prosthetic phase
  2. Prosthetic training phases
  3. LTC
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What are 6 key suggestions for all phases of amputation rehab?

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  1. Pt education
  2. Measure pain intensity and interference with activity
  3. Document pain with standardized tools
  4. Offer multi-modal pain management
  5. Assess behavioral health and psychosocial functioning
  6. Offer peer support interventions
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When is the pre-prosthetic phase?

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Between surgery and prosthetic fitting

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What factors influence rehab potential?

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Level of amputation, prior level of functioning, motivation, comorbidities, support, cognitive, physical conditioning, smoking, compliance

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How does the presence of comorbidities effect pt prognosis?

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Increase mortality and negatively affect recovery

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6
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How does pre-op ambulatory status effect pt prognosis?

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Non-ambulatory and homebound status is associated with inability to use a prosthesis post-op

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How does age effect pt prognosis?

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> 60 at the time of surgery is associated with decrease prosthetic use, increased mortality, and decreased ability to ambulate and be independent

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How does the level of amputation effect pt prognosis?

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Bilateral or AKA are less likely to ambulate, use prosthesis, and be independent

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Describe the general rehab goals 1-2 days post-op

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ROM, bed mobility, transfers, sound limb exercises, post-op dressings

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Describe the general rehab goals 3-14 days post-op

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Pre-prosthetic ambulation with crutches, post-op dressings

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Describe the general rehab goals 2-3 weeks post-op

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Staples removed, shrinker or wrap, dynamic resistive exercises, ROM and ambulation

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Describe the general rehab goals 4-6 weeks post-op

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Shrinker and monitor healing, prevention of complications, casting for prosthetic socket if incision healed

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How long does it typically take for the incision to heal?

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6 weeks

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During the pre-prosthetic phases, intervention should include what two types of exercise?

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Open and closed chain

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What functional mobility is included in the pre-prosthetic phase of rehab?

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Bed mobility, sit to stand, transfers, ambulation without prosthesis

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During the pre-prosthetic phase, why is progressive resistance added?

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To improve gait, mobility, strength, CV fitness, ADL performance in order to maximize function

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What type of dressing is preferred when limb protection is a priority?

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Rigid dressing

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18
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What should be assessed prior to setting goals and why?

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Cognitive status to assess the pt’s ability and suitability for appropriate prosthetic tech

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What treatment setting is recommended for the pre-prosthetic phase?

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Acute inpatient

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20
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When should mobility training be initiated?

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As soon as possible

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What interventions are included in pre-prosthetic training?

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Skin inspection, residual limb monitoring, ROM, sensation, strengthening, functional mobility, cardiopulmonary, psychosocial, preparation for prosthesis

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How often doe pt’s initially have PT?

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5-7x per week

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23
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What are the 10 short term goals for the first 3-5 days of acute care if a pt was independent prior to surgery?

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  1. Independent bed mobility
  2. Independent transfers to wheelchair
  3. Independent ambulation > 100 ft with AT
  4. Independent or assisted stairs
  5. ROM WFL and strength >3/5
  6. Good balance in sitting and standing
  7. Perform initial independent HEP
  8. Good understanding of residual limb management
  9. Independent wrapping techniques
  10. Safety awareness
24
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What does the acute care length of stay depend on?

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Payer source, ambulation level, comorbidities, age, social support, injury characteristics

25
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Pt’s with dysvascular amputation are likely to be discharged to where?

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Nursing homes and inpatient rehab

26
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Likelihood to discharge to nursing facility is increased with what?

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Age, higher level amputation, medicare with dysvascular amputees

27
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What type of patients are less likely to be discharged to skilled nursing facility?

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Men and married patients

28
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Where are many pt’s discharged to to progress toward PT goals and initiate prosthetic fitting?

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Inpatient acute, subacute, or skilled nursing facilities

29
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When will a pt be discharged directly home?

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If they meet their short terms goals and they have an environment that is wheelchair and disability friendly to allow for better functional outcomes

30
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How long is a typical long-term goal for a pt following an amputation?

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4-6 months

31
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What is a long term goal for a pt following an amputation?

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The predicted optimal level of improvement for this pt population is to return to their previous life roles and lifestyles using a prosthetic and/or AD as appropriate

32
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What factors will modify the pt’s prognosis and setting long term goals?

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Presence of comorbidities, post-op complications, barriers to returning to previous living environment, barriers to using prosthetic

33
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What are the dependent factors of the timing of prosthetic fitting and training?

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Age, type of amputation (traumatic vs dysvascular)

33
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When should the fitting for the first prosthesis be?

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As soon as possible after wound healing

33
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How should the choice of the prosthetic device be individualized to the patient?

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Based on their functional capacity and goals with the intent to allow the highest possible level of function

33
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Describe the ideal prosthesis in terms of energy expenditure

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Prosthesis should restore function with a minimal amount of energy expenditure

34
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How does oxygen consumption change following a transtibial amputation?

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Oxygen consumption increases by 33%

34
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How does oxygen consumption change following a transfemoral amputation?

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Oxygen consumption increases by 50%

34
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Why does the level of amputation have a direct effect of successful prosthetic rehabilitation in older patients?

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Due to the increasing cardiopulmonary demands with more proximal or bilateral amputations

35
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What equipment is preferred to initial prosthetic training?

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Parallel bars

36
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What are “stubbies”?

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Short prosthetic limbs without a knee joint that are used in early prosthetic training

37
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What are five reasons for using “stubbies” for prosthetic training?

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  1. COM is lover to the ground
  2. Easier to maintain balance
  3. Reduce fall risk
  4. Requires less energy expenditure
  5. Improve strength
38
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How long does the pre-prosthetic phase of rehab last?

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Approximately 6 weeks

39
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What are the main goals for pre-prosthetic rehab?

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Protecting the limb, preventing contracture, developing single limb mobility skills, preparing the patient for the prosthetic phase of rehab

40
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What is an IPOP?

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Immediate post-op prosthesis to allow for immediate weight bering using a temporary device

41
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When can the pt begin to use a shrinker?

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Once the sutures are removed

42
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When will a permanent prosthesis be manufactured?

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During the prosthetic phase once modifications are made for function and comfort and the limb volume has stabilized

43
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How often should a pt receive a new prosthesis according to medicare?

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Every 5 years

44
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What are the 5 key goals and interventions for the prosthetic training phase?

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  1. Donning and doffing
  2. Hygiene
  3. Strengthening
  4. Balance and coordination
  5. Gait
45
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What are the three recommendations for long term care following an amputation?

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  1. No long term opioid therapy for chronic pain
  2. Return to care team 1x per year
  3. Continue education
46
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Which limb is likely to develop osteoporosis following LE amputation?

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The residual limb

47
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What is the cause of osteoporosis development following amputation?

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Insufficient loading

48
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What secondary effects can the development of osteoporosis cause?

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Residual limb pain and increased risk of fracture

49
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What limb is osteoarthritis likely to be found in following amputation?

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Intact limb

50
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Why is osteoarthritis likely to develop?

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Overloading of the sound limb

51
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What is heterotrophic ossification?

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Formation of extraskeletal bone in muscle and other soft tissue

52
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What type of amputations is heterotrophic ossification more likely to develop in?

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Traumatic

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