Other Amputation Levels and Components Flashcards
1
Q
in a Chopard amputation…
A
all the tarsal bones are removed, only talus and calcaneus left
2
Q
in a Lisfranc amputation…
A
all the metatarsals are removed
3
Q
which amputation has a larger base of support Chopart or Lisfranc
A
Lisfranc, keeps tarsals
4
Q
A
transmetatarsal amputation
longer BOS
5
Q
primary goal of prosthesis in partial foot amputation
A
- prevent skin breakdown
- relieve or redistribute pressure
6
Q
A
- Ankle Disarticulation
- AKA Syme’s Amputation
- Allows for a distal weight bearing bone
7
Q
A
- Knee Disarticulation
8
Q
In a knee disarticulation patient the prosthetic joint is located
A
distal to the anatomical joint line
9
Q
A
- hip amputation
- rare <2% in US
- most patients prefer to use crutches
10
Q
how is swing initiated with a hip prosthesis?
A
- With posterior pelvic tilt and through spring loaded hip
- Rate and excursion controlled by prosthetic
11
Q
A
Translumbar amputation
12
Q
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Bilateral Amputation
13
Q
“stubbies” for bilateral amputee
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