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Transfemoral Amputation & Prosthetic Components Flashcards

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Transfemoral Amputation surgery causes loss of what motions?

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Active
- Knee
- Foot
- Ankle

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T/F: After TFA it is okay to put weight on the end of the residual limb

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False- Very little if any weight can be places on the end

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After TFA the thigh muscles are out of balance what two muscle groups overpower the others?

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Flexors & Abductors overpower the extensors & adductors

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Anatomically, why is there a weakness and limited ability to adduct & extend the hip?

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  • Primary hip abductor & flexor muscles are attached on greater & lesser trochanter on proximal femur
  • Since they are attached above surgical division they are fine
  • Adductor & extensor muscles are attached at lower end and will be divided by TFA
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Where does the surgeon reattach the adductor and extensor muscles? What does the prevent?

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  • Femur or Periosteum
  • Counterbalances the flexion & abduction forces to prevent the femur from drifting outwards
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If the femur abducts, weight cannot be loaded as easily onto the side. What may this cause?

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Bone may press painfully against the socket

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By surgically balancing the muscles the leg can be positioned in slight (adduction or abduction) in the socket so most of the WB force is where?

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  • Adduction
  • Most WB force is on the sides of the leg & not the distal end
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What does the myodesis do during TFA?

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  • Makes residual limb stronger & more balanced
  • Keeps femur centered
  • May help reduce adductor roll
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What is the adductor roll?

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Collection of tissue that sometimes forms high on the inner thigh above the socket line

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How does a myodesis help reduce adductor roll?

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Secures the adductor muscles & the soft tissue over these muscles which appears to restrict the development of a large adductor roll

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What is the minimal length of a TFA?

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7.5 cm

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What is the optimal length of TFA?

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23-30 cm

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What are the pressure sensitive areas following TFA?

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  • Pubic ramus
  • Pubic tubercle
  • Adductor tendon
  • Distal end of femur
  • Greater trochanter
  • ASAI
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A single axis hinge prosthetic knee is used for what K levels?

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K1/2

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A polycentric prosthetic knee is used for what K levels?

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K1/2

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A pneumatic & Hydraulic prosthetic knee is used for what K level?

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K3

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A microprocessor prosthetic knee is used for what K level?

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K4

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What type of knee friction is used for K levels 1/2?

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Constant Friction

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What type of knee friction system is used for K3?

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Variable friction

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Which is heavier: Single axis or polycentric prosthetic knee?

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Polycentric

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Between single axis and polycentric prosthetic knee, which is more difficult to reciprocate during gait?

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  • Single knee axis
  • Polycentric knee makes reciprocal gait more fluid
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How many pivoting bars does the polycentric prosthetic knee have?

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4 or more

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Between the polycentric and single axis, which prosthetic knee provides greater stability?

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Polycentric

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T/F: Both the single axis & polycentric may or may not have knee extension assist and/or a weight activated stance phase control

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True

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In a variable friction mechanism during initial swing there is (high or low) friction to prevent excessive knee (flexion or extension)
- High - Flexion
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In a variable friction mechanism during midswing friction (increases or decreases) to allow the knee to swing easily
- Decreases
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In a variable friction mechanism during terminal swing friction (increases or decreases) for initial contact
increases
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How does a manual locking knee provide stability?
Through physical lock on the knee joint
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In regards to a manual locking knee what position does the knee remain in when lock is engaged?
- Extended & stable
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Typically, what patients receive manual locking knees?
Those who need assurance the limb won't collapse during stance
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How is the friction brake activated in a weight activated knee? And how is it unlocked?
- Body weight - Unlocked as weight is relieved and swings freely during swin
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Typically, what patients receive weight activated knees?
- Elderly - Low level ambulatory who may use AD - those who need extra degree of security while wearing prosthesis
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T/F: In a weight activated knee the knee needs to be completely unloaded before it can flex
True
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What are the advantages of hydraulic prosthetic knee?
- Variable friction for improved swing & stance phase control - Provides more friction for smoother gait
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What are the disadvantages of hydraulic prosthetic knee?
- Heavier - More expensive - More maintenance
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What are the advantages of a microprocessor knee?
- Decrease falls - More active - Enhanced confidence
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What are the disadvantages of a microprocessor knee?
- Heavier - Expensive - Battery
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What items should be considered when choosing an appropriate knee?
- User activity level (K level) - Ability or potential to reach higher level - Constant vs Variable friction - Vocational/recreational - Maintenance/distance to prosthetist
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What criteria should the socket meet?
- Fit should be comfy - Suspension should be effective - It should allow the amputee to move and/or ambulate
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What is the socket?
Interface between residual limb & prosthetic device
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What are the 2 types of transfemoral socket designs?
- Quadrilateral - Ischial Containment Socket
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Which socket type is narrow A-P?
Quadrilateral Socket
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What type of residual limbs are quadrilateral sockets most successful on?
- Long, firm residual limbs with firm adductor musculature - Can be used for mostly all types of residual limbs
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Where does WB take place at with a quadrilateral socket?
Ischial tuberosity by the posterior shelf of the socket
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How is the suspension provided with a quadrilateral socket?
Suction generated by adequate fit of socket over the residual limb
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Which socket has narrow medial - lateral walls?
Ischial containment socket
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Which is more successful quadrilateral or ischial containment socket?
Ischial containment socket
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With an ischial containment socket where does WB take place?
All over the surface of the residual limb w/o localizing in one point
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What are the advantages of hard socket?
- Very durable - Easy to clean - Less expensive to produce
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What are the disadvantage of hard socket?
More difficult to adjust fit on bony or sensitive residual limbs
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What are the advantages of flexible socket?
- Accommodates to change in muscle shape - Provide relief for bony prominences - More expensive to fabricate
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What are the disadvantage of flexible socket?
- Less durable - Bulkier - More expensive to fabricate
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What are the 5 common types of suspension systems?
- Suction (traditional pull in suction, negative air pressure) - Roll on cushion liner - Silesian BELT suspension - Total Elastic Suspension Belt - Pelvic Belt & Hip joint
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What are the advantages of traditional pull-in suction suspension negative air pressure?
- Enhanced prosthetic control - Intimate fit - Eliminates/minimizes pistoning - Improved proprioception
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What are the disadvantages of traditional pull-in suction suspension negative air pressure?
- Recent amputation - need to control volume/ weight requires consistent limb volume - may be difficult to don
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Is a traditional pull in suction suspension use a liner?
No, use w/o liner
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What are the indication of traditional pull in suction suspension system?
- Long residual limbs - Good skin conditions - Good patient balance - Good upper extremity strength
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What are the contraindications of traditional pull-in suction suspension system?
- Very short residual limbs - UE weakness - frequent volume fluctuations
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What are the advantages of roll on cushion liner?
- Shear on skin - Don while seated - Softer distal support - Smoother donning & doffing
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What are the disadvantages of roll on cushion liner?
- Expense - Durability - Hygiene (increased sweating or risk of infection) - Possible distal end pulling
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What are the indications of roll on cushion liner?
- Short to long limbs - minor volume changes
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What are the contraindications of roll on cushion liner?
- Irregular residual limb shape - Hygiene concerns - large volume changes
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What are the Silesian Belt Suspension advantages?
- easy to don - Adjustable - long residual limbs who are not vigorous ambulators
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What are the silesian belt suspension disadvantages?
- Added bulk around waist - less anatomic - uncomfortable
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What are the indications of Silesian Belt suspension system?
when other systems are not optimal
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What are the advantages of total elastic suspension belt?
- Easy to don - Comfortable - excellent suspension
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What are the disadvantage of total elastic suspension belt?
- Controlling rotation - Durability - Heat
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What are the advantages of pelvic belt & hip joint?
- Control rotation/ m-l stability - very short residual limbs
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What are the disadvantages of pelvic belt & hip joint?
- Bulky, weight - Uncomfortable when sitting
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What is osseointegration?
- Scientific term for bone ingrowth into a metal implant - Surgical implant a rod with an external connector that can interface with prosthesis
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What are the advantages of osseous integration?
- Increased use of prosthesis - more stability in walking & standing - Ability to walk longer distances - Avoiding the skin problems associated with socket prosthetics - Easy to remove & replace prosthesis
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What are the disadvantages of osseous integration?
- Surgical procedure with potentially long recovery time - Need to regularly maintain & clean the interface b/w the skin & implant - Risk of superficial skin infections or deep tissue infections - Potential to bend or break

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