Mechanical Knees Lecture Quiz Flashcards
1
Q
How would you describe this knee unit
A
Polycentric knee
2
Q
What can you determine about this knee
A
Extension assist
3
Q
Increasing flexion resistance in a knee will prevent which gait deviation
A
excessive heel rise
4
Q
Name two causes for terminal impact
A
- insufficient extension resistance
- patient habit
5
Q
What is the primay purpose for a stance flexion feature
A
decrease impact
6
Q
Select ALL methods for mechanical prevention of unwanted knee collapse during loading response
A
- manually locked knee
- geometric lock/orientation of axes
- weight activated breaking/mechanical friction break
7
Q
This knee unit has a single axis of rotation
T or F
A
True
