Prosthetic Knee Chart Flashcards
1
Q
Alignment stability: manual locking
A
Most
2
Q
Alignment stability: outside hinges
A
Least
3
Q
Alignment stability: single axis
A
Low
4
Q
Alignment stability: polycentric
A
High
5
Q
Amputee stability: manual locking
A
None needed
6
Q
Amputee stability: outside hinges
A
High
7
Q
Amputee stability: conventional
A
High
8
Q
Amputee stability: polycentric
A
Low
9
Q
Indications: manual locking
A
- last resort
- usually for post-op instability
10
Q
Indications: outside hinges
A
Knee disarticulation ONLY
11
Q
Indications: conventional
A
- long limb with good voluntary control
- rarely used
12
Q
Indications: polycentric
A
- knee disarticulation
- short or long TF RL
13
Q
Indications: polycentric (K levels
A
K 2-4 for low-mod impact activities
14
Q
Advantages: manual locking
A
Most stable
15
Q
Advantages: conventional
A
- durable
- inexpensive