Pediatric Prosthetics

Question 1

Preaxial longitudinal deficiency with variable degrees of absence of the tibia.

Answer 1

Tibial Hemimelia

Question 2

Paraxial deficiency with or without a terminal deficiency at the foot.

Answer 2

Fibular Hemimelia

Question 3

absence of a limb

Answer 3

amelia

Question 4

absence of development of the proximal femur, including stunting or shortening of the entire femur. The femur is typically short and held in flexion, abduction, and external rotation.

Answer 4

Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency

Question 5

flipper like appendage attached to the trunk

Answer 5

phocomelia

Question 6

multilayered sockets for growth - allows removal of one layer at a time to accommodate growth - it can increase the life span of the px 16-18 months.

Answer 6

onion sockets

Question 7

Px replacement: First 5 years of age

Answer 7

Annually

Question 8

Px replacement: Age 5-12

Answer 8

Every 18 months

Question 9

Px replacement: Age 12-21

Answer 9

Every 2 years

Question 10

The removal of the knee and part of the tibia, fibula, and femur. The lower portion of the leg is rotated 180 degrees and surgically attached to the femur, with the ankle acting as the “new” knee joint

Answer 10

Rotationplasty - preventive measure from cancer spreading