prosthetics Flashcards
artificial replacement of a body part
prosthesis
what are two types of prosthesis timelines
temporary (up to a year)
definitive
Know components of prosthesis
shank/pylon
socket
suspension
What is a K0
no ambulation
What is a K1
limited household ambulation
What is a K2
limited community ambulation
What is a K3
independence in community and leisure activities
What is a K4
full independence in high- level activity
What are the conventional feet?
are they mobile
SACH and K0-K1
no
What are the K1 feet?
SACH
SAFE
single axis foot
A short lever has ___
a long lever has ____
more stability, less energy return
less stability, more energy return
What is the purpose of a split heel?
to react with different surfaces
types of K3s
non-articulated short/long lever
articulated keel
poly-centric
hydraulic ankle controls
PF.
stores energ in DF
torsion absorption feet allow
translation of rotational forces through feet.