MT: Intro to NURIC Flashcards
1
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Desired Features vs NURIC
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- proper contours for functioning muscles - RF and Gluteal Channel
- stabilizing - ischial containment/shelf
- distribute pressures - support gluteal muscles
- precise contouring - not forcing limb into quad shape
- total contact - prevent distal end edema
2
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Biomechanical Objectives: Coronal Plane
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- provide ML stability of the pelvis during midstance on prosthetic side
- conserve energy by minimizing lateral displacement of CoG
3
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Early Ischial Containment
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- recognized need for narrow ML
- to allow coronal plane stability
- align head of femur and distal aspect of the femur
4
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TF Specific considerations
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- evaluate & accommodate ROM in hip extension and permit normal stride on contralateral side
- flexor and extensor muscles accommodated inside socket
- adductor shape can vary with design
5
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Critical Design Features
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- axial support
- compartments of NURIC socket
- amount/degree of containment
- alignment
- objective measurements
6
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Axial Support
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- ischial support (direct skeletal support)
- gluteal support
- hydrostatic support
7
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Ischial Support
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- critical for patients with minimal muscle tone
- inadequate support may result in ramus pressure and reduced comfort
8
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Gluteal Support
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- achieved by appropriate socket contours (proper shelf height)
- critical for short residual limbs
- aids in general loading and comfort
9
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Hydrostatic Support
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- achieved by volume reduction (tension values)
- volume reduction to compress tissues
10
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Compartments of NURIC Socket
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- anterior
- medial
- lateral
11
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Anterior Compartment
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- adductor longus relief
- femoral (scarpa) traingle compression
- rectus femoris relief
- tensor fascia lata/ASIS relief
- opposing ischial support
12
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What are the boundaries of scarpa’s triangle
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- inguinal ligament
- sartorius
- adductor longus
13
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What does the contour of the rectus area provide?
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counter force to stabilize ischium in proper location
14
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Rectus Channel Goals
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- provides equal distribution of pressure between firm and soft tissues
- control rotation
- allow room for functioning muscles
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Medial Compartment
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- medial wall internal rotation relative to LOP
- Sub-ischial triangle
- medial brim flaring
- ramus relief
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Internal Rotation of Medial Wall
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- pre-compress adductors
- facilitate early stance phase loading
- prevents lateral shifting of socket
17
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Sub Iscial Triangle Boarders
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- inferior pubic ramus
- semitendinosis
- Gracilis
18
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Medial Brim Flaring
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- prevent adductor roll
- protects distal aspect of ramus from excessive pressue
- no vertical component at all
19
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Adductor Roll Caused by
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- tight scoket
- inadequate flaring of prox/medial brim
- too low medial wall
- patient not getting into socket !!!!!
20
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Lateral Compartment
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- Stabilization of femur
- relief for lateral distal femur
- proximal lateral cupping
- externally rotated
21
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Lateral Wall Contours
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- proximal lateral cupping reduces gapping during mid-stance
- lateral wall stabilized femur
22
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Amount of Ischial Containment
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- greater containment distributes forces over a larger area
- contributes to coronal plane stability
- does not produce “skeletal lock”
23
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Socket Flexion
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- Allows for even step length on sound side
- puts extensors on stretch and at functional advantage
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Socket ADduction
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- allows loading of lateral femur
- puts hip Abductors on stretch and at functional advantage
- places femur in anatomical alignment
25
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Goals of Medial AP measurement
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- ischial support
- medial containment
- locate ischium in impression
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Goals of Lateral AP measurement
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- gluteal loading
- prevent anterior gapping while seated
- allow sufficient room for adductor musculature
27
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Subischial Triangle
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- provides loading distal to the ischial containment
- decreases load on ischium
- compresses adductors to aid in their functinoing
- parallel to ischium
