Special Populations - peds

Question 1

pediatric amputees challenges faced

Answer 1

• motor development
• learning
• psychosocial
• skeletal
• neuromuscular
• coordination

Question 2

must accomodate for growth and use in pediatrics, time frame for grade school and teenagers

Answer 2

grade school = 12-18 mo

teenagers = 18-24 mo

Question 3

typically what is socket fit like for a pediatric amputee

Answer 3

a little bigger and just wearing extra socks

Question 4

rotationplasty

Answer 4

• used for tumors of the distal femur or proximal tibia
• knee joint removed, lower leg is turned and attached to femur, ankle now functions as a knee
• no phantom limb, quick return to function

Question 5

prosthetic for a rotationplasty

Answer 5

similar to a TT prosthesis

Question 6

pediatric rehab

Answer 6

• ROM > strength

- AD use to be functional

Question 7

educate parents on what for pediatric amputees

Answer 7

• skin care
• device fxn
• donning/doffing

Question 8

important to remember for pediatric amps

Answer 8

• make therapy fun
• encourage use
• encourage adaptive sports
• be realistic