Patient Evaluation, History, Physical and RX

Question 1

Prosthetic fitting should be delayed for the unilateral days as ulnar amputee in order to prevent stress to the contralateral side.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

If a vascular patient is at risk for potentially having both lower extremities amputated, it is best to wait until both amputations are completed before prosthetic fitting commences.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Hemiparesis secondary to cerebrovascular accident is a contraindication for a transtibial prosthetic fitting.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Identify the condition in which the skin is thickened, fibrotic and wart like caused by poor or absent distal contact in the socket.

Answer 4

Verrucose Hyperplasia

Question 5

This amputation may require less than the standard 1/2” inset:

Answer 5

Very short transtibial