Prosthetics Flashcards

1
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Immediate postoperative prothesis

A

Rigid

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2
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Shrinker, elastic bandange

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Soft

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3
Q

Allows early ambulation, improves outcomes, reduces falls

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IPOP

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4
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Reduce edema, allows for early ambulation

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Semi-Rigid

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5
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Reduces edema, inexpensive, allows ROM

A

Soft

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6
Q

Post-op exercise

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ROM to prevent contractures, prone positioning every 3-4 hours, elevation of residual limb

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7
Q

Bears most weight on the heel, aid late stance

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Transmetatarsal amputation

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8
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No moving parts, simulates PF, wooden heel

A

SACH

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9
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Allows only PF/DF

A

Single Axis

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10
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Used for Transtibial amputations, total contact, non weight bearing on crest of tibia

A

Patellar Tendon Bearing Socket

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11
Q

Stump socks are used an an interface between socket and skin

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Hard Socket

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12
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Apply forces over the entire residual limb, uses a liner

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Total surface bearing socket

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13
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High amount of pressure in the popliteal space, made of leather

A

Supracondylar Cuff

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14
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Used with patella tendon bearing prosthesis, no straps needed, self-suspending

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Medial wedge

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15
Q

Used with instability of the knee and uses hinges for support

A

Thigh corset and knee hinges

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16
Q

Allows no swing-phase flexion, allows amputee to bend knee while sitting

A

Manually locking knee

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17
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Constant friction, most basic design,

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Single Axis

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18
Q

Appropriate for limited ambulators

A

Stance control, friction brake

19
Q

Partially encapsulates the top of the ischium within the socket walls, improves stability

A

Ischial Containment

20
Q

Total contact, socket alligned in a few degrees of adduction and flexion

A

Quad fitting

21
Q

Most secure TF suspension

A

Vacuum

22
Q

Adjustable and able to accommodate volume changes

A

Strap

23
Q

Prosthetic causes of excessive knee flexion

A

High shoe heel, insufficiency Pf, stiff heel cushion, socket too far anterior

24
Q

Anatomic causes of excessive knee flexion

A

Flexion contracture, weak quads

25
Q

Prosthetic causes of insufficient knee flexion

A

Low shoe heel, excessive PF, socket too far posterior,

26
Q

Anatomical causes of insufficient knee flexion

A

Extensor spasticity, weak quadriceps

27
Q

Cause of lateral thrust in midstance

A

Excessive foot inset

28
Q

Cause of medial thrust in mistance

A

Excessive foot outset

29
Q

Prosthetic cause of early knee flexion

A

High shoe heel, insufficient PF, socket too far anterior

30
Q

Anatomic causes of early knee flexion

A

Flexion contracture

31
Q

Prosthetic causes of delayed knee flexion

A

Low shoe heel, excessive PF, socket too far posterior

32
Q

Anatomical causes of delayed knee flexion

A

Extensor spasticity

33
Q

Prosthetic cause of abduction

A

Long prosthesis, abducted hip joint, sharp or high medial wall

34
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Anatomical causes of abduction

A

Abduction contracture, weak abductors

35
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Prosthetic causes of circumduction

A

Long prosthesis, loose friction, PF

36
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Anatomical causes of circumduction

A

Abduction contracture, poor knee control

37
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Prosthetic cause of lateral bend

A

Short prosthesis, sharp medial wall

38
Q

Anatomical causes of lateral bend

A

Abduction contracture, hip pain, instability

39
Q

Prosthetic causes of forward flexion

A

Unstable knee unit, short walker

40
Q

Prosthetic causes of lordosis

A

Inadequate socket flexion

41
Q

Anatomical causes of lordodis

A

Hip flexion contracture, weak extensor

42
Q

High heel rise

A

Inadequate friction, slack extension aid

43
Q

Terminal Impact

A

Inadequate flexion, forceful hip extension

44
Q

Uneven Step Length

A

Uncomfortable socket, hip flexion contracture, instability