Joint and Corsets Suspension

Question 1

The general location of the mechanical joints should be:

Answer 1

None of the above

Question 2

Goal motions between the uprights and the thigh when moving from standing to sitting into a position to 90 degrees of knee flexion should be:

Answer 2

1/4 to 1/2 inch distal motion

Question 3

The clearance from the distal posterior aspect of the thigh corset relative to the socket while sitting at 90 degrees should be:

Answer 3

1”

Question 4

A primary indication for using the joints and corset is to unload the soft tissues of the residual limb.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

The mechanical joint stops should be used to control knee hyperextension.

Answer 5

False