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Week 1- intro material Flashcards

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Prosthesis

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a device that replaces a missing limb or part of a limb. n. singular

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Prostheses

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plural of prosthesis, more than one prosthetic

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Prosthetic

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describes a device, adjective

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Prosthetics

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the study of or practice of working with prostheses

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Prosthetist

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a person who practices prosthetics

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CP

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certified prosthetist

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CO

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certified orthotist

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CPO

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certified prosthetist and orthotist

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transtibial

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below knee amputation, BKA

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Transfemoral

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above knee amputation, AKA

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disarticulation

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amputation through a joint

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What percent of LE amputees use a prothesis on a full time basis?

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70%

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What are some other professions to help?

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PT, OT, physiatry (MD specializes in rehab), nurse, CPO, social work/psych

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