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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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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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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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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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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
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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

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Pt's with dysvascular amputation are likely to be discharged to where?
Nursing homes and inpatient rehab
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Likelihood to discharge to nursing facility is increased with what?
Age, higher level amputation, medicare with dysvascular amputees
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What type of patients are less likely to be discharged to skilled nursing facility?
Men and married patients
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Where are many pt's discharged to to progress toward PT goals and initiate prosthetic fitting?
Inpatient acute, subacute, or skilled nursing facilities
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When will a pt be discharged directly home?
If they meet their short terms goals and they have an environment that is wheelchair and disability friendly to allow for better functional outcomes
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How long is a typical long-term goal for a pt following an amputation?
4-6 months
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What is a long term goal for a pt following an amputation?
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
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What factors will modify the pt's prognosis and setting long term goals?
Presence of comorbidities, post-op complications, barriers to returning to previous living environment, barriers to using prosthetic
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What are the dependent factors of the timing of prosthetic fitting and training?
Age, type of amputation (traumatic vs dysvascular)
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When should the fitting for the first prosthesis be?
As soon as possible after wound healing
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How should the choice of the prosthetic device be individualized to the patient?
Based on their functional capacity and goals with the intent to allow the highest possible level of function
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Describe the ideal prosthesis in terms of energy expenditure
Prosthesis should restore function with a minimal amount of energy expenditure
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How does oxygen consumption change following a transtibial amputation?
Oxygen consumption increases by 33%
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How does oxygen consumption change following a transfemoral amputation?
Oxygen consumption increases by 50%
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Why does the level of amputation have a direct effect of successful prosthetic rehabilitation in older patients?
Due to the increasing cardiopulmonary demands with more proximal or bilateral amputations
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What equipment is preferred to initial prosthetic training?
Parallel bars
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What are "stubbies"?
Short prosthetic limbs without a knee joint that are used in early prosthetic training
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What are five reasons for using "stubbies" for prosthetic training?
1. COM is lover to the ground 2. Easier to maintain balance 3. Reduce fall risk 4. Requires less energy expenditure 5. Improve strength
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How long does the pre-prosthetic phase of rehab last?
Approximately 6 weeks
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What are the main goals for pre-prosthetic rehab?
Protecting the limb, preventing contracture, developing single limb mobility skills, preparing the patient for the prosthetic phase of rehab
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What is an IPOP?
Immediate post-op prosthesis to allow for immediate weight bering using a temporary device
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When can the pt begin to use a shrinker?
Once the sutures are removed
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When will a permanent prosthesis be manufactured?
During the prosthetic phase once modifications are made for function and comfort and the limb volume has stabilized
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How often should a pt receive a new prosthesis according to medicare?
Every 5 years
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What are the 5 key goals and interventions for the prosthetic training phase?
1. Donning and doffing 2. Hygiene 3. Strengthening 4. Balance and coordination 5. Gait
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What are the three recommendations for long term care following an amputation?
1. No long term opioid therapy for chronic pain 2. Return to care team 1x per year 3. Continue education
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Which limb is likely to develop osteoporosis following LE amputation?
The residual limb
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What is the cause of osteoporosis development following amputation?
Insufficient loading
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What secondary effects can the development of osteoporosis cause?
Residual limb pain and increased risk of fracture
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What limb is osteoarthritis likely to be found in following amputation?
Intact limb
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Why is osteoarthritis likely to develop?
Overloading of the sound limb
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What is heterotrophic ossification?
Formation of extraskeletal bone in muscle and other soft tissue
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What type of amputations is heterotrophic ossification more likely to develop in?
Traumatic

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