Prosthetics Flashcards
1
Q
How much should the knee flex during initial contact to loading response?
A
8-10 degrees
2
Q
Causes of excessive knee extension during initial contact to loading response
A
- too soft cushioned heel
- posteriorly displaces socket or anteriorly set prosthetic foot
3
Q
What will patient report when there is excessive knee extension during initial contact to landing response
A
- sensation of walking up hill
- anterior distal stump pain
4
Q
two causes of knee instability during initial contact to landing response?
A
- too hard cushioned heel
- anteriorly displaced socket or posteriorly set prosthetic foot
5
Q
2 causes of wide based gait during mid stance
A
- outset foot
- medially leaning pylon
6
Q
what does pt complain of with wide based gait during mid stance
A
- pain at proximal lateral brim of socket
- pain at medal distal end of residual limb
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