Transtibial Prosthetics Review Flashcards
A partial foot amputation where the talus and calcaneus remain is known as:
Chopart
What is Sir James Syme famous for?
Reported an ankle disarticulation procedure in 1843
Who developed the rationale and techniques of fabrication for the PTB prosthetics is?
Radcliffe
When did endoskeletal prostheses begin to appear?
1960’s
What provides cushioning and comfort for the patient wearing a “hard socket” designed prosthesis.
Prosthetic Socks
A prescription recommendation is based on:
- Patient history
- Motivation
- Available range of motion
In partial foot amputation, Chopart and Lisfranc amputation are both disarticulations, ahead the ___ amputation is a transaction.
Transmetatarsal
The primary goal of the PTB transit jam prosthetic socket is:
To provide appropriate seating bearing for the patient.
Patient evaluations are very important in determining the prosthetic needs of a patient. Prosthetic socket design, suspension, interface, pylons and prosthetic foot selection will be determined by the information gained from the patient evaluation. A complete history and physical examination will be necessary to make proper component choices.
True
The American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics Inc. (ABC) Canons of Ethical Conduct requires a practiononer to supply a prosthesis to a patient only after a physician has determined the medical appropriateness of the prosthesis and written a prescription for it.
True
Most of the time, the patient will wish to begin walking long distances as soon as possible. This can be productive as the residual limb will rapidly adapt to the pressures occurring in the socket and it is not necessary to increase wearing time gradually up to wearing full time.
False
