Final Exam Flashcards
What are the pressure TOLERANT areas in transtibial prosthetics?
Patellar tendon
Popliteal fossa
Medial tibial shaft
Lateral tibial shaft (pretibial region)
Lateral fibular shaft
Gastroc-Soleus
What are the pressure SENSITIVE areas in a transtibial prosthesis?
Patella
Peroneal nerve
Distal end of tibia
Distal end of fibula
Anterior tibial tubercle
Adductor tubercle
Lateral tibial flare
Fibular head
Tibial crest
What are the force couples for a transtibial prosthesis in loading response and pre swing?
Anterior distal
Posterior proximal
What are the force couples for a transtibial prosthesis in mid stance?
Medial proximal
Lateral distal
What are the force couples for a transtibial prosthesis in terminal stance?
Anterior proximal
Posterior distal
What are the pressure TOLERANT areas in a transfemoral prosthetic?
Ischial tuberosity
Femoral triangle
Lateral shaft of femur
Soft tissue circumference
What are the pressure SENSITIVE areas in a transfemoral prosthesis?
ASIS
Adductor tendon
Distal end of femur
Greater trochanter
Surgical suture
Perineum
All pubic
What is the force couples in a transfemoral prosthesis in loading response?
Anterior proximal
Posterior distal
What is the force couples in a transfemoral prosthesis in mid stance?
Medial proximal
Lateral distal
What is the force couples in a transfemoral prosthesis in terminal stance and pre swing?
Posterior proximal
Anterior distal
What percentage of individuals are likely to get a 2nd amputation?
55%
What is the most common population for amputation?
Diabetes
What is the most common cause of pain in residual limb within the socket during Ambulation?
Improper socks (donning)
What are causes of excessive knee extension?
Excessive plantar flexion
Weak quads
What is contralateral vaulting?
Compensation to assist with swing limb advancement on affected side during stance phase