Eitiology and Incidence of Amputation

Question 1

The ISO/ISPO classification of congenital IMDb deficiency is a classification system that is restricted to skeletal deficiencies only and does not include transverse or longitudinal deficiencies.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Buerger’s disease (thromboangitis obliterans) is a specific disease that occurs most often among

Answer 2

Older males who smoke

Question 3

The primary cause of lower limb amputation is:

Answer 3

Peripheral vascular disease

Question 4

Congenital limb deficiencies are restricted to skeletal deficiencies. These may be considered:

Answer 4

Both transverse and longitudinal deficiencies

Question 5

The categories of congenital deficiency are:

Answer 5

• Failure of formation of parts
• Duplication
• Constriction band syndrome
• Skeletal abnormalities

Question 6

For the diabetic patient, neuropathy combined with minor traumatic events can lead to ulceration, infection and potentially amputation.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

According to Lusardi and Nielsen, the second most common cause of amputation is:

Answer 7

Trauma