Rehabilitation Flashcards
Capacity
Persons fullest potential
Performance
Level currently at
Impairment
When body function is reduced
REPAIR - what that is stand for
R - Review of pathology and impairment E - Environment P - Participation A - Activity I - Important others R - Risk
What are Orthosis?
Externally applied device used to control motion of body segment
What is the cause for the majority of lower-limb amputation?
Dysvascularity (73%)
Transfemoral amputation
Above knee
Transtibial amputation
Below knee
What is Stump pain?
Pain in residual portion of knee
When does Stump pain resolve?
When wound heals
What is Phantom pain?
Painful sensation of missing limb
How common is Phantom pain?
55-85%
When does phantom pain develop?
Few days after amputation
How to prevent phantom pain?
Epidural
What does the suitability for prosthesis depend on?
Cognitive ability
Motivation
Expectations/goals
Strength
What must the patient do when they have received prosthesis
Have extensive physiotherapy
Complications prosthesis (5)
P sores Skin rashes Allergies Neuroma Contralateral joint issues
What is the ASAI
Disability scale used to determine if a spinal cord injury is complete or incomplete
Complete SC injury (ASAI)
No motor or sensory fct below injury Level
Bulbocavernous reflex present
Incomplete SC injury (ASAI)
Some preserved fct below injury level
Which myotome/dermatome preservation indicates an incomplete spinal cord injury?
S4/5
What is the Barthel Index?
Disability scale used to assess performance in 10 ADLs
Reflex bladder - where in the injury
Above T12
Features reflex bladder
Autonomic control present
No voluntary control
Contracts when @ cert fullness