Set 3 Intro to Prothestic Flashcards by Van Ngo | Brainscape

Q

What are the 3 variables that can alter the position of the knee?

A

heel type, df/pf, ant/post of limb

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Q

soft heel

A

extension ( limited knee flexion ) think of the softness of the heel, when you step down on it, it takes more time for the slack of the soft heel to be compressed

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Q

hard heel

A

flexion

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Q

dorsiflexion

A

flexion

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Q

planterflexion

A

extension

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Q

posterior position

A

flexion

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Q

anterior position

A

extension ( walk backward, you can test this one)

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