Prosthetics Flashcards
A device that replaces the function of a
missing part.
prosthesis
through the metatarsal
bones ang amputation
transmetatarsal
amputation is between
the tarso and metatarsal
tarsometatarsal
Prosthetic prescription for tarsometatarsal and transmetatarsal:
shoe filler; rocker bar
lisfranc
tarsometatarsal
● Midtarsal amputation
● Preserves the calcaneus and talus
CHEOPART
term for surgical removal of talus
talectomy
Talectomy + There is a horizontal section through the
calcaneus
boyd
Vertical section through calcaneus
pirogoff
If your patient had a partial foot amputee, what is
the required heel of the patient shoe?
low heel
Ankle disarticulation
symes
Below knee amputation
TRANSTIBIAL
3 Lengths of BKA
a. Short
b. Standard
c. Long
3 Lengths of BKA
a. Short=
b. Standard=
c. Long=
a. Short= <20%
b. Standard= 20-50%
c. Long= >50%
IDEAL STUMP SHAPE TRANSTIBIAL/BKA:
Cylindrical
BKA contracture:
Knee flexion contracture
3 types of KNEE DISARTICULATION
tenoplastic osteplastic true disarticulation
Simplest and least traumatic
Removal Tibia, Fibula and Patella only
Removal only, no transection or cutting
ng distal end of femur.
Preserves: Distal femoral condyles and
epiphysis
true disarticulation
Gritti-stokes
osteplastic
Kirk, Callender
tenoplastic
Section femur is
covered with quads tendon
tenoplastic
Arthrodesis of patella to sectioned
femur
osteplastic
Above Knee Amputation
transfemoral
standard transfemoral length
35-60/33-66
AKA IDEAL STUMP SHAPE:
Conical
AKA Contractures
Hip Flexion and Abd. Contractures
SINGLE BELOW KNEE/ABOVE KNEE
AMPUTATION
Which prosthesis length has greater trim-down?
Above Knee Prosthesis
Above Knee Prosthesis
○ Should be made ____ shorter than the
below knee prosthesis for foot
clearance
¼ - ½
BILATERAL BELOW KNEE AMPUTATION
Prosthetic Prescription:
Both below knee prosthesis should be made
__________ shorter than the pre-amputation legs
for _________
1 inch shorter; better balance
BILATERAL ABOVE KNEE AMPUTATION
Primary means of ambulation:
Wheelchair with ( posterior / anterior ) displaced wheels
(Wheels:_______ inches posteriorly/backward)
posterior; 2-2.5
BILATERAL ABOVE KNEE AMPUTATION
Prosthetic Prescription: (If individual has Bilateral
AKA but is young and active)
stubby prosthesis
stubby prosthesis has:
___________ socket w/ (anterior / posterior)
protruding rocker bars
quadrilateral; posterior
stubby prosthesis reduces the height of the px by _______
inches
12
Canadian hip disarticulation prosthesis is used for
VERY SHORT ABOVE KNEE AMPUTATION
HIP DISARTICULATION
HEMIPELVECTOMY