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1
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surgical removal of all or part of a limb

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Amputation

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2
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amputation at the level of the joint; pediatric patients

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Disarticulation

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3
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amputation due to poor blood supply

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Dysvacularization

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4
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born with congenital limb deficiency

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Congenital Limb Difference

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Residual limb AKA

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Stump

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6
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subcutaneous tissue used to cover the distal end bone

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Flap

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7
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clinical trimester for limb formation

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1st trimester

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8
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Causes of Congenital Limb Deficiency

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Teratogen agents
Amniotic band syndrome
Rare hereditary implications

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9
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complete missing of the limb after a certain point

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Transverse Deficiency

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10
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Transverse Deficiency AKA

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Terminal Deficiency

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11
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specific part of the limb is missing

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Longitudinal Deficiency

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12
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Longitudinal Deficiency AKA

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Intercalary Deficiency

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13
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Radial Ray Anomaly I

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slightly short radius

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14
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Radial Ray Anomaly II

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very short radius; ulna moves sideways

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15
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Radial Ray Anomaly III

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partial missing radius

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16
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Radial Ray Anomaly IV

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complete missing of radius

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17
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complete absence of the limb

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Amelia

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18
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partial absence of the limb

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Meromelia

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19
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flipper like appendage

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Phocomelia

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20
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missing metacarpal/metatarsal

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Adactyl

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21
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half of the limb is missing

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Hemimelia

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22
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missing fingers/toes

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Aphalangia

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23
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missing hand/foot

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Acheiria

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24
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Causes of Acquired Pediatric Amputation

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MVA
Electric burn
Thermal burn
Explosion (MC)
Recreation

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25
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Causes of UE Amputation

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Trauma (MC)
Tumor
Infection

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26
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Partial Hand Amputation

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Transphalangeal
Transmetacarpal
Transcarpal
Wrist Disarticulation

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27
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Resection of Transphalangeal

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proximal/middle/distal phalanx

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28
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Prosthesis for Transphalangeal

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Custom finger

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29
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Resection of Transmetacarpal

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Distal & Proximal Metacarpal

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30
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Prosthesis for Distal Transmetacarpal

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Custom hand (stainless)

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31
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Prosthesis for Proximal Transmetacarpal

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Specialized terminal device/Hook

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32
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Resection of Transcarpal

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carpal bones

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33
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Spared in Transcarpal

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wrist flexion, extension
pronation-supination

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34
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Spared in Wrist Disarticulation

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pronation-supination
TFCC

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35
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Radial Amputation of Digits (Resection & Compromised)

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Resection: thumb and index finger
Compromised: palmar grasp

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36
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Ulnar Amputation of Digits (Resection & Compromised)

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Resection: 4th and 5th finger
Compromised: hook grasp

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37
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most functional and common amputation

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Finger tip

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38
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Central Amputation (Removal)

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3rd and 4th finger

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39
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Thumb Amputation (Compromised)

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Lateral prehension
Pinch grip
Power and Palmar grasp

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40
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MC UE Amputation with the exception of Fingertip

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Transradial (Below Elbow) Amputation

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41
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Long Transradial

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55-90%

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42
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motions available in long transradial

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60-120 pronation and supination
strong elbow flexion

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43
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motions available in short transradial

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60 pronation and supination
decreased elbow flexion

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44
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Short Transradial

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35-55%

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45
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Very Short Transradial

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<55%

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46
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Socket for Long & Short Transradial

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Dual-Walled

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47
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Socket for Very short Transradial

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Muenster

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48
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Harness for Transradial

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Figure of 8

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49
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Elbow unit for Transradial

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Polycentric elbow unit

50
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Control cable system for Transradial

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Single control cable

51
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Friction for Transradial

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Constant wrist friction unit

52
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Terminal Device for Transradial

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Active Terminal Device: 5xa

53
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Elbow Disarticulation

54
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Standard Transhumeral

55
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Short Transhumeral

56
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Humeral Neck Amputation

57
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Socket for Short & Standard Transhumeral

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Dual-Walled extending beyond the acromion process

58
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Socket for Humeral Neck

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Dual-Walled extending above the acromion process

59
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Socket for Elbow Disarticulation

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Broad & Flat

60
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Suspension for Elbow Disarticulation

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Self-suspending

61
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Shoulder Disarticulation (Spared)

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Humeral head
Glenoid fossa
Deltoid (Padding & covering)

62
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Forequarter Amputation (Removal)

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UE limb
Clavicle
Scapula

63
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Indication of Shoulder Disart. & Forequarter Amputation

64
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3rd MC site of Osteosarcoma

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Proximal Humerus

65
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MC site for Ewing & Chondrosarcoma

66
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Prosthesis for Shoulder Disart. & Forequarter Amputation

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Extends onto the thorax
(+) Chest strap

67
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Causes of LE Amputation

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Peripheral Arterial Disease (MC)
Trauma
Tumor
Infection

68
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MC Amputation secondary to poor vascular supply

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Toe Amputation

69
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Fxnl limitation in Big Toe Amputation

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Walking: standing difficulty
Running: limping appearance

70
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Deformity in 2nd toe Amputation

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Hallux Valgus

71
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Prosthesis for 2nd toe amputation

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Toe fillers

72
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MC Ray Amputation

73
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Ray amputation (resection and spared)

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Resection: MTT and phalanges
Spared: Base of metatarsal

74
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Orthosis for Ray amputation

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Rockerbottom
Carbon foot plate

75
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Transmetatarsal (resection and spared)

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Resection: metatarsal/forefoot
Spared: base of MTT

76
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Lisfranc (resection)

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Resection: MTT + Phalanges + Base of MTT

77
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Lisfranc

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Tarsometatarsal

78
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Deformity in Lisfranc

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Pes Equinovarus

79
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Prosthesis for Lisfranc

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AFO (active patients)
Carbon foot plate with toe fillers

80
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MC level of amputation secondary to traumatic injury

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Chopart/Transtarsal

81
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Chopart (resection and spared)

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Resection: Tarsal bones
Spared: talus & calcaneus

82
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Deformity in Chopart

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Pes Equinovarus

83
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Boyd

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Talectomy + Calcaneotibial fusion + Forward translation of tibia

84
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Pirigoff

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Talectomy + Calcaneotibial fusion + Forward and upward trans of calcaneus

85
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Symes

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transection 1.3 cm above the malleoli

86
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Long Transtibial/BKA

87
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Medium Transtibial/BKA

88
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Short Transtibial/BKA

89
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self-suspending due to femoral epicondyles

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Knee Disarticulation

90
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Long Transfemoral/Above Knee

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Medium Transfemoral/Above Knee

92
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Short Transfemoral/Above Knee

93
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femur is less than 5 cm

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Hip Disarticulation

94
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Prosthesis for Hip Disarticulation

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Canadian Hip Disarticulation

95
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Components of Canadian Hip Disarticulation

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Socket: encompasses the hemipelvis
Shank: endoskeleton
Knee: constant friction
FAA: shank

96
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removal of half of the pelvis
will not require prosthesis for ambulation

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Hemipelvectomy

97
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Prosthesis for Hemicorporectomy

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Bucket-shaped

98
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Hemicorporectomy (removal)

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LE limb
Pelvis
Transection at the lumbar spine
External genitalia

99
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Flap (Criteria)

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Broad
Painless
Pliable

100
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equal length of anterior and posterior flap

101
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Long Posterior Flap

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Burgess
Bruckner

102
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Burgess (landmark)

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Medial and lateral gastrocs

103
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Bruckner (landmark)

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Medial gastrocs

104
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attachment of muscle to bone

105
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attachment of muscle to muscle

106
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Stump (Criteria)

A

Painless
Healed and matured
Prosthetically ready

107
Q

Prevents edema formation

A

Shrinkage
- Bandage (least effective)
- Juzo Compression Garment

108
Q

Care Pathway LE Amputation Day 1

A

In-Bed

Respiratory care
Pain control exercise
Joint ROM

109
Q

Care Pathway LE Amputation Day 2

A

Sit out in Chair

ROM
Strengthening (limbs and trunk)
Balance training
Transfer practice & W/C provision
Edema control

110
Q

Care Pathway LE Amputation Day 3

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Independence

Continue ROM, Strengthening, Balance exercise
Pain and edema control
Functional exercise (bridging, personal care, standing, w/c supported)
Postural correction

111
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Care Pathway LE Amputation Day 4-7

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Discharge Planning

Plan home visit with OT
Monitor edema control
Continue exercise program and mobility
Ensure appropriate clothing for rehab

112
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Care Pathway LE Amputation Day 7-14

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Prosthetic Assessment

Attend gym environment
Individual and group exercise session
Assessment and practice early walking aids
Prepare for prosthetic rehab (stump, shape, proprioception, strength)

113
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Care Pathway LE Amputation Day 14-28

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Develop Appropriate Plan

Progress rehab program

114
Q

Care Pathway LE Amputation Week 4-6

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Outpatient/Community

Cast/Prosthesis
Start prosthetic training
Ensure re-integration into home environment

115
Q

Transtibial contracture

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Knee flexion

116
Q

Transfemoral contracture

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Hip flexion and abduction

117
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Phantom Pain

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Burning
Crushing
Cramping
Dull aching
Electrical
Leg is being pulled off

118
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Phantom Sensation

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Pressure
Itching
Coldness

119
Q

Residual Limb Pain

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Joint, Muscle, Bone pain
Neuroma

120
Q

Dressing for easy wound inspection

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Soft Dressing

121
Q

Dressing that promotes knee extension

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Rigid Dressing

122
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Dressing for early gait training

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IPOP (Immediate Post-op Prosthesis)

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