Prosthetic Feet Flashcards
1
Q
Articulating: Single-Axis (K2)
A
- plantar and dorsiflexion Advantages - adjustable resistance - increased knee stability at loading response Disadvantages - maintenance - potential for noise
2
Q
Articulating: Multi-Axis (K3)
A
- plantar/dorsiflexion, inversion/eversion Advantages - accommodates uneven terrain Disadvantages - maintenance - potential for noise
3
Q
Flexible Keel (K2)
A
- simulated joint motion Advantages - durable Disadvantages - no energy return
4
Q
Dynamic Response (K3)
A
Advantages - lightweight - durable - energy return Disadvantages - keel is weight/activity specific - expensive
5
Q
Hybrid: Dynamic Response Multi-Axial (K3)
A
Advantages
- accommodates variable terrain
- energy return
6
Q
SACH: Standard (K1)
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Advantages -stable - lightweight - durable Disadvantages - no energy return
