UE Flashcards
All of the following are indications for single pivot hinges EXCEPT?
Allows for minimal pronation and supination.
If a force of 9 lbs. is necessary to open the hook fingers at the terminal device and 13 lbs. is required at the hanger. The control system efficiency would be?
69%
A client is operating a standard body-powered prosthesis and notices the TD opens when he pronates the TD. This is most likely caused by?
Cable too short.
In order to allow for pronation and supination, a prosthesis must be designed to?
exclude the humeral epicondyles.
A trans-radial prosthesis using single pivot hinges is assessed as meeting the recognized standards if it has no more than _______ degrees less elbow flexion range than normal?
10 degrees
3,6, and 7 hooks all have what feature(s) in common?
voluntary opening.
When fitting a bilateral, short, trans-radial patient who has limited elbow flexion range of motion bilaterally, the most appropriate prosthesis design would incorporate?
geared step-up hinges.
The wrist units which allow for flexion to be available to patients are mostly indicated for?
bilateral transradial levels
One advantage of a voluntary closing terminal device is?
it allows for graded prehension.
In order for the transradial patient to operate a terminal device, which combination of body control motions are utilized?
Biscapular abduction and humeral flexion.
A trans-radial patient will feel pressure on his limb when lifting an object with his prosthesis on the?
proximal ulna and distal radius.
The main difference between the 5XA and the 555 terminal device is?
shape; # 5 is canted, 555 lyre shaped
The main function of the inverted “Y” strap in a standard figure of eight trans-radial harness is?
distribute forces to humeral cuff from axial loads.
The amount of cable travel necessary to fully open a 5XA terminal device is?
2 inches
If the cross point of a figure of eight harness is positioned too superior, what effect will that have on the controll attachment strap(CAS)?
The CAS will be too superior on the scapula.
Dual control fair-lead?
proximal housing at the elbow, distal housing, anterior side one cable, lateral side the other cable.
Why must transhumeral amputation levels have intimate socket fittings?
The more proximal the less excursion used (excursion > length and ROM.
4.5” of cable to move the TD and the elbow?
it takes more excursion the more proximal the amputation.
Elbow flexion attachment?
- upper limb amputees have strength by the shoulder joint rarely have to move the EFA more distal
- the lever arm( short residual limb) more distal the heavier the components, placement has an effect on the prosthesis function
- MORE PROXIMAL = MORE FORCE & LESS EXCURSION (used for shorter limb length, FA is longer, heavier TD)
- MORE DISTAL = LESS FORCE & MORE EXCURSION (ROM & distance, easier to lift the elbow).
The starting point of the EFA?
- 25 mm anterior to the elbow axis; 30 mm distal to the elbow axis; 12 mm cable house extending beyond elbow; 3rd hole distal
- Short limb move proximal base plate: 1. PROXIMAL, CAS moves SUPERIOR, less body motion, LESS EXCURSION
- PROXIMAL, CAS moves SUPERIOR, less body motion, LESS EXCURSION.
Proximal Base Plate?
can never be placed more distal than the cut end of the humerus.
- Longer limb move proximal base plate?
- POSTERIOR & DISTAL,GAIN excursion -> lose force, cable is closer to the elbow axis, CAS moves more INFERIOR creates more ROM
24.Proximal base plate?
- The more LATERAL & PROXIMAL move the cable anterior to the elbow it is easier to lift the arm (GAIN more force lose excursion)
DISADVANTAGE CAS is more SUPERIOR on the scapula less ROM
How can we improve the opening of the elbow to make it greater opening?
We can move the proximal base plate more distal; move the strap more inferior which allows more body movement which then requires less excursion to move the elbow. Or we can move the elbow attachment more proximal.
Elbow lock motions?
shoulder abduction; shoulder extension, shoulder depression
Spring assist at the elbow?
will help bring the forearm up; also if there are heavy TD components which allows more body movement which then requires less excursion to move the elbow. Or we can move the elbow attachment more proximal.
Dual ring harness?
lowers the position of the control attachment strap and the axilla loop larger has more room; good for any amputee