Amputees Flashcards
1
Q
Benefits of amputation
A
Pain relief
Prevent further infection
Prevent spread or growth of tumours
Life saving
2
Q
Complications
A
Pain Phantom limb syndrome Immobility Wheelchair dependence Infection Contractures Possible death
3
Q
MDT
A
Nurses Tissue viability nurses Diabetes team Psychologist OT Pain management Consultant
4
Q
TFA
A
Transfemoral (above knee)
5
Q
TTA
A
Transtibial (below knee)
6
Q
PIRPAG exercises for TTA
A
Static quads Straight leg raise Inner range quads Hip adduction with resistance Outer range quads Static glutes Hip flexor stretch Bridging Hip flex/ext in side lying Hip abduction in side lying Knee flexion in prone
7
Q
Prosthetic examples
A
Pneumatic post amputation mobility aid
Femurette
8
Q
Pneumatic post amputation mobility aid
A
Commonly 10 days post op
Not suitable for TFA
Aids oedema reduction
9
Q
Femurette
A
1st day post op
Only for TFA
Used to practice stairs and for outdoor mobility
10
Q
Exercises for TFA
A
Static glutes Hip flexor stretch Hip hitching Bridging Hip flex/ext in side lying Hip abduction in side lying Hip ext in prone Hip adduction with resistance
