Amputation Flashcards
Acquired Amputation
surgical removal of a limb due disease, traumatic and non-traumatic amputation
Dysvascular
Disease of the blood vessels, including peripheral vascular disease, peripheral arterial disease and complications related to diabetes
Myodesis
anchoring of muscle tissue or tendon to bone using suture that are passed through small holes drilled in the bone
This procedure is performed as part of the amputation closure process
Myo-electric Prosthesis
A device using electromyography signals to control movements of the prosthesis with surface electrodes or implantable wires
Myoplasty
Suturing amputated muscle flaps together over the end of a bon following an amputation
Non-traumatic amputation
an amputation that is not the result of direct injury. Vascular disease and infection are types of non-traumatic amputations
Osseointegration
Process of implanting a prosthetic device directly into the residual limb of a person with limb loss
This process negates the need for a socket component
Pistoning
the translation of the prosthetic limb from the residual limb it is the result of inadequate suspension and can result in distal residual limb skin issues
Polycentric knee
Refers to a knee joint that has multiple axes of rotation that allows for more natural gait cycle when compared to a single axis knee
Pylon
The term used to describe a pipe like structure used to connect the socket of the prosthesis to the foot/ankle components.
Shrinker
An elastic sleeve that is placed over the end of the residual limb to control edema and encourage limb shaping
Traumatic empuation
An amputation performed second to a direct injury. A car accident or gunshot wound
Suspension
The term used to describe how the prosthetic socket is attached to the residual limb
Common types: vacuum, shuttle lock, suction, waist belt, and harness
