Amputations and Prosthetics 2 Flashcards
covering types of post op dressing
same same
advantage of rigid plaster dressing
allows early amb with pylon
promotes circulation and healing
stimulates proproception
provides protection
provides soft tisssue support
limits edema
ability to utilize an IPOP ( immediate post op prothesis)
what are the disadvantages of rigid plaster dressing - amp
immediate wound inspection is not possible
does not allow for daily dressing changes
requires professional application
advantages of non-weight bearing rigid removable limb protectors
removeable
accommodates edema flucs
easily applied
prevents contractures
provide protection
disadvantages of non-weight bearing rigid removable limb protectors
not fot amb purpose
advantages of semi rigid (unna paste, air splint)
reduces post-op edmea
provides soft tissue support
provides protection
easily changeable
disadvantages of semi rigid (unna paste, air splint)
does not protect as well as other rigid dressings
requires more changing then rigid dressing
may loosen and allow for development of edema
advantages of soft dressing (ace wrap, shrinker)
reduces post op edema
provides some protection
inexpensive
easily removable for wound inspection
allows for active joint ROM
disadvantages of soft dressing (ace wrap, shrinker) - tissue healing
tissue healing is intterupted with freq dress changes
disadvantages of soft dressing (ace wrap, shrinker) - joint ROM
may delay wound healing
disadvantages of soft dressing (ace wrap, shrinker) - residual pain
less control of residual limb pain
disadvantages of soft dressing (ace wrap, shrinker) - tension
cannot control the amount of tension in the bandage
disadvantages of soft dressing (ace wrap, shrinker) - shrinker
shrinker cannot be applied until suture/ staples are removed
over
over
how do we wrap the residual limb
no in circles
diagonal and angular patterns should be used
where do we anchor wrap for tranfemoral amp
anchor wrap at the pelvis
how long should the wrap be for UE
2-4 inches
how long should the wrap be for LE
3-4 inches
how long does the preprothetic phase last for
6 weeks
what is the therapy focus during the pre-pro phase
protect the limb
preventing contractures
single limb mobility skills
and preparing the pt for the pro phase of rehab
what is a IPOP
and immediate post-op pro
allows for immediate WB on temp pro
when is a pt fit for their pro
once the suture and staple are removed
limb is healed
4-6 weeks
when can a pt start to wear a shrinker
once the staples are removed
is the first pro the pt received their permanent pro
no they have with be comfortable in it and their limb volumes to stabilize
K0
prothesis with no enhance quality of life or mobility
wheel chair bound
K1
house hold amb
transfers, amb on level surfaces, fixed cadance
K2
transfer low level barriers: curbs, stairs, uneven surfaces
limited community amb
K3
community amb
varible cadence, transfer most eviro barriers, pro use below simple amb
K4
exceeds basic amb skill
sports
normally a child, athlete, or an active adults
complications following amp
same same
contractures 2/2
failure to start ROM early
poor postioning of the residual limb
what area are contracture most likely
joint just proximal to the amp
transmetarsal and syme’s - contracture
equinas
transtibial contracture
knee flexion
transfemoral contracture
hip flexion and abd
what is deep vein thrombosis -
a blood clot that form in a vien with potential to dislodge as a embolism and travel until it blocks an art
what medication is often used in the case of DVT
heprin
what is the impact of hypersensitivity
sig impefe or even prevent the approciate fit of a pro
what are some method to mitigate hypersen
weright bearing
massage
tapping
residual limb wrapping
what is neroma
a bundle of nerve fendings that group together and can produce pain due to scar tissue, pressure from pro or tension over the limb
what is phantom limb
painless senstation where the pt feels that the limb is still present
how do we combat phantom limb
pro use and densensitation
what is phantom pain
pt perception of some form of painful stim as it relates to the residual limb
pain of any type
treatment for phantom pain
TENS
ultrasound
icing
mirror therapy
relaxation techniques
desentization