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Prosthetics Flashcards

1
Q

what is the most common cause for amputation?

A

peripheral vascular disease PVD

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2
Q

surgeon determines the height of amputation based on ________ of the extremity

A

palpable pulses

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3
Q

chopart’s amputation

A

midtarsal

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4
Q

Syme’s amputation

A

ankle disarticulation

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5
Q

O’Sullivan goals for healing process (6)

A
  1. edema
  2. contractures
  3. strength
  4. adjust to loss
  5. HEP
  6. proper care of remaining limb
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6
Q

sensation of the limb that is no longer there. Tingling, burning, itching, usually not painful

A

phantom limb sensation

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7
Q

cramping, squeezing, shooting, burning pain of limb that is no longer there

A

phantom limb pain

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8
Q

manage swelling by using this wrapping technique

A

figure 8

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9
Q

soft dressings (2)

A
  1. shrinker

2. . elastic wrap

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10
Q

improves edema control but loosens easily

A

semirigid dressing (UNNA boot)

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11
Q

Rigid dressings (2)

A
  1. IPOP

2. RRD

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12
Q

non-adjustable, non-removable temporary prosthesis that helps limit edema and allows early ambulation

A

IPOP

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13
Q

adjustable and removable for wound inspection, temporary

A

RRD

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14
Q

Stretch abductors for _______ and adductors for ______

A

transfemoral

transtibial

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15
Q

most common contractures for AKA

A

hip flex and ABD

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16
Q

most common contractures for BKA

A

hip flex and ADD, knee flex

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17
Q

tips to avoid LE contracture (3)

A
  1. avoid prolonged sitting
  2. avoid elevating limb
  3. prone each day
18
Q

science of dealing w/ functional and/or cosmetic restoration for all or part of a missing limb

A

prosthetics

19
Q

science of dealing w/ orthoses designed to provide external control, correction and support

A

orthotics

20
Q

contains the residual limb. Stump sock, gel liner to reduce friction

A

socket

21
Q

goal is to eliminate pistoning. Achieved w/ suction valve, locking liner/shuttle lock, belts/straps/sleeves

A

suspension

22
Q

connects foot to socket. Can be either exoskeletal or endoskeletal

A

pylon/shank

23
Q

Dynamic Response: stores energy w/ loading, releases energy at terminal stance.

A

foot

24
Q

allows some PF/DF

A

single axis foot

25
Q

allows some PF/DF/Inv/Ev

A

multi axis foot

26
Q

knee mechanism types from least control to most control (6)

A
  1. single axis
  2. friction brake
  3. polycentric
  4. manual lock
  5. hydraulic
  6. c-leg (microprocessor)
27
Q

pt does not have ability/potential to ambulate or xfer safely. Prosthesis does not enhance quality of life

A

K0

28
Q

pt has ability to xfer or amb on even surfaces for 100-200 ft

A

K1

29
Q

pt has ability/potential for amb and traverse low-level environmental barriers (curbs, stairs) community ambulator

A

K2

30
Q

pt has ability/potential for amb w/ variable cadence. Community ambulator. Traverse most environmental barriers. Still working or exercising beyond simple locomotion

A

K3

31
Q

pt amb needs exceed basic amb skills. High level athlete or child

A

K4

32
Q

orthosis that can be moved from shoe to shoe. Corrects foot alignment, improves function, relieves pain.

A

foot orthotic insert

33
Q

orthosis that captures foot and ankle by extending up to calf. Solid, articulating, and posterior leaf spring

A

AFO

34
Q

TF knee orthosis can be rigid or soft

A

True

35
Q

Orthosis that captures knee and ankle by extending up to thigh. Allows for flexion but also provides stability in extension

A

KAF orthosis

36
Q

spinal orthosis that provides abdonminal compression and support

A

corset

37
Q

spinal orthosis for spine alignment d/t scoliosis

A

Milwaukee

38
Q

orthosis for cervical stabilization

A

Halo

39
Q

redness of skin from orthosis should go away w/in _____ after removal

A

15-20 min

40
Q

TF it is ok to add padding to orthosis to relieve pressure

A

False

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