Misc Amputation Considerations

Question 1

Most common cause of forequarter and shoulder disarticulation

Answer 1

Malignancy

Question 2

UE amputation commonly seen with severe electrical injuries

Answer 2

Shoulder disarticulation

Question 3

Most common level of UE amputation

Answer 3

Transradial

Question 4

Second most common UE amputation

Answer 4

Transhumeral

Question 5

This UE amputation allows for self-suspending socket

Answer 5

Elbow disarticulation

Question 6

Most common cause for hip disarticulation/hemipelvectomy

Answer 6

Malignancy

Question 7

With hemipelvectomy or hip disarticulation, what a major difficulty?

Answer 7

Doesn’t allow for activation of the prosthesis through a residual limb

Prosthetic limb advancement initiated through pelvic motion

Question 8

This type of LE amputation runs the risk of dog ears which must be reduce for proper fit

Answer 8

Syme’s amputation

Question 9

With transmetatarsal and Chopart’s amputations, what type of deformity is commonly seen?

Answer 9

Equinus deformity

Question 10

Functional outcome measures for amputees

Answer 10

Amputee mobility predictor (AMPPRO)

L-test

Question 11

Patient-based outcome measures for amputees

Answer 11

Prosthesis evaluation questionnaire (PEQ)
orthotics prosthetics user survey (OPUS)
Trinity amputation and prosthesis experience scales-revised (TAPES-R)

Question 12

Secure wraps with

Answer 12

Tape

Question 13

Wrap size for UE amputations

Answer 13

2-4 inch wrap

Question 14

Wrap size for transtibial amputations

Answer 14

3-4 inch wrap

Question 15

Wrap size for transfemoral amputations

Answer 15

6 inch

Question 16

Wrap anchoring: transtibial

Answer 16

Above the knee

Question 17

Wrap anchoring: transfemoral

Answer 17

Around pelvis