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Unit 3: Lower Limb Prosthetics Flashcards

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What are the 3 specific goals of prosthetic treatment

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Comfort
Function
Cosmesis

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How are prosthetic joints controlled

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Remaining musculature

Control mechanisms

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What are the 2 main elements of cosmesis

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Static cosmesis and dynamic cosmesis

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Name the 5 main components of a prosthesis

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Interface 
Structural
Functional
Alignment
Cosmetic
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Interface components are exposed to support, stabilisation and suspension forces. What are the differences between these

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Support: longitudinal forces that are proximally directed
Stabilisation: transversely directed component of the GRF
Suspension forces: longitudinal distally directed forces

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In disarticulations, which region of the socket is shaped to provide the principal support forces

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The distal region: large surface area, pressure tolerant tissue

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In transection amputations, which region of the socket is shaped to provide the principal support forces

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The proximal regions: because the cut ends of long bones have pressure sensitive tissue

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What are the 2 methods of socket suspension

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Anatomical: anchoring to the underlying anatomy

Pressure differential/suction

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What kind of prosthesis applies the ‘socket philosophy’

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The patella tendon bearing

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What would be the effect of moving the foot of a trans-tibial prosthesis laterally upon a) the magnitude of the stabilising forces in the coronal plane b) the appearance of the patient’s gait

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a) reduced magnitude of forces

b) wide based gait

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Identify examples of functional components of lower limb devices

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Ankle-foot devices
Knee units
Hip units

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What are the 2 requirements of a functional component

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Bear the weight of the amputee

Allow for controlled movement

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What are the 2 main categories of ankle-foot devices

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Articulated and non-articulated

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What are the divisions of an articulated ankle-foot device

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Uniaxial and multiaxial

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What are the divisions of a non-articulated ankle-foot device

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Solid ankle and flexible ankle

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What 2 heel types can a solid non-articulated ankle foot device have

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Cushioned heel and spring heel

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What are the 2 types of cushioned heel

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Stiff keel and flexible keel

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What is the difference in how movement is achieved between articulated and non-articulated devices

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Articulated: movement of adjacent parts of the device

Non-articulated: deformation of parts of the device

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What is a disadvantage of the uniaxial articulated ankle foot design

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The dorsiflexion bumper is unable to reproduce the action of the plantarflexor muscles from heel rise to toe off

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How does the uniaxial ankle foot design differ from the multiaxial design

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The multiaxial design allows for dorsi/plantar flexion as well as inversion/eversion

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Which ankle foot device uses a rubber ball design to allow dorsi/plantarflexion, inversion/eversion and some internal/external rotation

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The Multiflex ankle-foot device

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Name an example of a non-articulated rigid ankle design

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The SACH foot (the solid ankle cushion heel)

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What flexible ankle design has been particularly useful for track athletes

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Carbon fibre leaf springs (able to return some energy stored during roll over to the foot during push off)

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What are the requirements of a prosthetic knee unit during a) stance phase and b) swing phase

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a) remain stable to support body weight
b) allow for controlled flexion = allows leg to swing through without contacting the ground. Also allow for full extension = allows amputee to place weight upon it on heel strike

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What is the difference between a manual and a semi-automatic knee lock
Manual: amputee controls when the leg is locked/unlocked | Semi-automatic: leg locks when it goes into full extension
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How can an amputee ensure a locked extended knee makes proper contact with the ground
Vaulting (rising up abnormally high on the opposite leg) | Circumducting the hip
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What happens to knee stability as the knee unit axis becomes more posterior
The knee becomes more stable
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What is the zone of voluntary stability
The region between the line of action created by hip extensor muscle action that achieves knee stability at heel contact, and the hip flexor muscle action that initiates flexion at toe off
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What is the relevance of the zone of voluntary stability
If the axis of rotation of the knee unit is located in this zone, then the leg will be stable at heel stroke and early stance, but in late stance, knee flexion will be initiated
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What is a method used to overcome a smaller zone of voluntary stability at the knee in an elderly patient
Use of a polycentric knee unit: allows knee unit movement to occur at an axis higher in the thigh within their zone of voluntary stability
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What feature of a polycentric knee unit allows it to do so
It creates a polycentric axis of rotation
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How does a knee brake function
Allows the knee to swing freely, but locks when weight is placed on it due to contact between the surfaces
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List the 3 types of knee unit swing phase control mechanisms
Constant friction Extension assist Hydraulic or pneumatic systems
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What is one problem with extension assist mechanisms
They don't adapt to changes in walking speed
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What are the main elements of a Canadian hip prosthetic unit
Free hinge hip unit placed anteriorly on the socket Rubber bumper placed posteriorly to resist hyperextension Knee unit placed posteriorly to the line between hip unit axis of rotation and point of heel contact An elastic strap to assist knee extension during swing
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What allows the knee unit to flex in a Canadian hip prosthetic unit
Keeping the pelvis in an upright alignment: GRF passes behind the knee unit centre of rotation
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What changes can alignment components permit
Change in joint range of motion Change in timing of different phases of gait cycle Change in magnitude and distribution of the stump/socket interface forces and stabilising forces Change in the external moments about joints causing a change in muscular activity
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What is the difference between integrated and transferred alignment units
Integrated: remain in the prosthetic unit as part of its structure Transferred: removed from the prosthesis when it is being finished, replaced by a structural component
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What are the 2 mechanisms of integrated alignment unit
Sliding mechanisms and pyramid mechanisms
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What are the possible adjustments that an alignment component can allow for
``` Lengthening/shortening ML shift ML tilt AP shift AP tilt Internal/external rotation ```
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What are the 3 stages of an alignment process
Bench alignment: performed by a technician assembling the prosthesis Static alignment: amputee wearing the prosthesis Dynamic alignment: amputee walking wearing the prosthesis
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How can excessive proximal medial stump pressure in a PTB be adjusted
Tilt foot laterally (if foot is not flat on the ground) | Shift foot laterally
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How can the problem of the knee being forced rearwards in the PTB be adjusted
Dorsiflex the foot | Shift foot posteriorly (if patient bearing excessive weight on the heel)
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How can the problem of excessive knee flexion in the PTB be adjusted
Plantarflex the foot
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What are the 3 main types of body image
'On face' = mirror image How other people see them Someone's inner image of themselves
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What is the difference between endoskeletal and exoskeletal components
Endoskeletal: structural components that are covered by cosmetic components Exoskeletal components: structural components which also provide the external surface of the cosmesis, therefore must also function as cosmetic components
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Why are Syme's or knee disarticulations not as cosmetic as others
Bulkier because must enclose the distal condyles
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What is the first stage of producing a socket
Take a negative cast of the stump using plaster impregnated bandages
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In what areas are plaster a) added to the cast or b) removed from the cast
a) where pressure relief is needed | b) where load bearing is to be encouraged
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What is the principle of a CAD/CAM system
A shape sensing system used to capture the shape of the stump using a computer. Aims to replace the manual casting and rectification process
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What are the 2 methods of CAD/CAM used
1. Beam of laser light projected onto the stump, cameras capture the appearance of the line from different angles to reconstruct a profile of the stump 2. Negative cast of the stump is taken then placed on rotatory a table. Mechanical arm within the cast rotates and moves up and down to reconstruct the stumps profile
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Advantages of CAD/CAM
Cleaner and quicker than manual socket fabrication Can store shape info on a computer to allow for easy future modification if required Can perform accurate research into the improvements to socket fit achieved by precise modifications in socket shape
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Disadvantages of CAD/CAM
Takes out the ability to actively mould the cast May be difficult to interpret modifications from a computer screen Requires new learning
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What are the 2 groups of testing that a prosthetic must undergo
Principle testing | Supplementary testing
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Give examples of principal tests that are performed
Static tests | Cyclic tests
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Describe a static test
``` 2 components (proof and failure test) Proof test = single application (for 30 secs) of a specified load that corresponds to the worst load generated during an anticipated activity Failure test = if sample withstands proof test, then load until it either breaks or fails ```
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Describe a cyclic test
Testing the fatigue properties of the prosthesis by applying a pulsating test force that oscillates sinusoidally between min and max force for the test
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Give examples of supplementary tests
A torsional test An ankle foot device test (load the forefoot and ankle alternatively) Knee flexion stop test (tests function during kneeling/squatting) Knee lock mechanism

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