knee disarticulation orthosis

Question 1

discuss socket

Answer 1

does not go to ischial tub

if stump is not WB = trim length is QL shape

end bearing - panel opening, push fir or lacing

non end bearing - QL shape

Question 2

discuss shank

Answer 2

must match shape of sound limb

exo
- hollow and knee jt should be same height c good leg
- condyles are intact = knee is lower than good leg

endo - inner compnent

Question 3

discuss knee joint

Answer 3

single axis
polycentric

external
- exo shank
- shorter once leg is lfexed
- push fit type

Question 4

supracondylar suspension

Answer 4

self suspending one since the supracondylar area is available

Question 5

silesian belt

Answer 5

if pt cannot tolerate pressure in the area a elysian belt can be used or a silesian belt with a shoulder strap

Question 6

discuss foot

Answer 6

SACH
single axis
multi axis
energy restoringr