Prosthetics Flashcards
Immediate postoperative prothesis
Rigid
Shrinker, elastic bandange
Soft
Allows early ambulation, improves outcomes, reduces falls
IPOP
Reduce edema, allows for early ambulation
Semi-Rigid
Reduces edema, inexpensive, allows ROM
Soft
Post-op exercise
ROM to prevent contractures, prone positioning every 3-4 hours, elevation of residual limb
Bears most weight on the heel, aid late stance
Transmetatarsal amputation
No moving parts, simulates PF, wooden heel
SACH
Allows only PF/DF
Single Axis
Used for Transtibial amputations, total contact, non weight bearing on crest of tibia
Patellar Tendon Bearing Socket
Stump socks are used an an interface between socket and skin
Hard Socket
Apply forces over the entire residual limb, uses a liner
Total surface bearing socket
High amount of pressure in the popliteal space, made of leather
Supracondylar Cuff
Used with patella tendon bearing prosthesis, no straps needed, self-suspending
Medial wedge
Used with instability of the knee and uses hinges for support
Thigh corset and knee hinges
Allows no swing-phase flexion, allows amputee to bend knee while sitting
Manually locking knee
Constant friction, most basic design,
Single Axis