Prosthetics and Orthotics Gait Flashcards
1
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AKA - Low walls
A
Similar to weak muscles
Low lateral wall = weak abductors > lateral trunk lean
Can be a cause of gait deviations
“Wall” refers to sides of socket
Prothesis vs muscular cause
2
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AKA - high walls
A
Similar to tight muscles
High medial wall = tight hip add > lean away from high wall causing lateral trunk lean
3
Q
AKA stance phase deviation causes - lateral bend
A
short prothesis
inadequate (low) lateral wall
high medial wall (pinches groin)
4
Q
AKA stance phase deviation causes - abduction
A
long prosthesis
abducted hip joint
5
Q
AKA stance phase deviation causes - lordosis/ant pelvic tilt
A
high anterior wall (tight hip flexors)
anterior socket wall discomfort
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