Week 10 PT exam intervention LE LL Flashcards
What is gangreen
death to body tissue due to lack of blood flow or a serious bacterial infection
week 1-3 acute care goals
wound care
Pre prosthetic week 3-12
limb shaping
Prosthetic 6-8 to 16 weeks
gait training
equiptment modification
patient education
CV health
transfers
long term 3-6 months follow up
need for additional legs for activity or function
What are the 4 types of pain an individual with LL experiences
1.phantom limb sensation - can feel the limb that is gone
2.phantom limb pain- can feel pain in the limb that is gone
3.residual limb pain- neuromas or bone spurs
4.back pain
What should you do if you notice a patient has a bone spur
want to unload/ofload the area so that it doesnt cause more pain to the nerve
What are some psychosocial aspects that need to be considered
decreased QoL
depression
anxiety
self consciousness
grief
What is included in residual limb assessement
level
shape
skin condition
swelling/edema
incision/scar
proprioception/joint position
sound lim
What is one simple exercise that should be prescribe to prevent hip flexion contratures
prone lying
If the quads are gone what muscle does the body rely on for stability
glutes
Gait and functional assessments valid in amputee population
AMPpro/NoPRO
PSFS
Tapes-R
Socket comfort score
Gait assessment: 10m and 2 min walk test, TUG
Balance: ABC, AMPpro, TUG
CV: 2min 6min walk test
what is the prognosis for return to previous activities
4-6 months
What are the main short term goals
wound healing
edema management
independent in mat program
taking care of sound limb
assistive device management
What can be used for compression for shrinking and shaping the limb
ACE wrapping
rigid removal dressing
shirker sock