Week 2- TransTibial Flashcards
What is considered a very short Transtibial?
Less than three inches
What is considered a short Transtibial?
3-5 inches
What is considered a normal transtibial?
3-7 inches
What is considered a long transtibial?
Greater than 7 inches
What is a symes amputation?
Removal of the tibia and fibula above the malleoli and covering it with the heel pad.
What is an ankle disarticulation?
Does not cut through the periosteum but may adjust the pointiness of the tibia and fibula and wrap the heel pad around it.
What does PTB stand for
Patellar Tendon Bearing
What does TSB stand for?
Total Surface bearing
What are the pressure intolerant areas of a PTB socket?
Patella
Fib head
Distal end of fib and tib
Medial side of Tibial plateau
What are the pressure tolerant areas of a PTB?
The Patellar tendon bar
The length of the fibula and tibia
What shape does the PTB create?
A triangular shape
What are the indication for a PTB?
Previous wearer Extreme Atrophy Selective Hot Spots • Neuromas • Callusing
Where are the pressures during initial contact?
Has greater Distal anterior pressure
Greater Proximal posterior pressure
What are the pressures during Loading Response?
less pressure distally
What are the pressures during Terminal Stance?
More pressure proximal anterior and distal posterior
What should be the main goal of the socket?
Distribute pressures from intolerant areas to tolerant areas
What are the different types of support or interface options for PTB sockets?
Lines
Hard
Soft
Air Cushioned
What is an example of a lined interface for a PTB socket?
Pelite liner or similar
What is an example of a hard interface for a PTB socket?
Hard Plastic
What is an example of a soft interface for a PTB socket?
Distal pad
What is an example of a air cushioned interface for a PTB socket?
Flexible liner
What are the different types of suspension options for a PTB?
Cuff
Side Joint and Thigh Lacer
Supracondylar
Supracondylar/suprapatellar
What are examples of a cuff suspension for a PTB socket?
Leather or Dacron
What is an example of a supracondylar suspension for a PTB socket?
Supracondylar lateral brim-Fixed or removable medial wedge
What is an example of a supracondylar/suprapatellar suspension for a PTB socket?
Supracondylar lateral brim-Suprapatellar anterior brim
What is assumed for a TSB socket?
Even distribution of pressures
Total contact fit
What are the indication for a TSB socket?
Majority of Patients
Mild to Moderate Atrophy
Patients with Skin Conditions or considerations
Unstable volume or Edema
What does a TSB often involve?
A gel liner
Which socket should be used when the patient has a very short fibular compared to Tibia?
PTB
Which socket should be used when the patient has a bulbous end?
TSB
What is the definition of a flexed socket?
The Proximal socket moves anterior in relation to the distal end
What is the definition of an abducted socket?
The distal end of the limb is in an abducted position. The lower leg of the prosthesis will compensate.
Where should the foot be in relation to the blumbob line?
12mm or 1/2 inch inset or directly under line.
What is the bench alignment for the foot bolt?
1 inch anterior to the midline of the lateral brim of the socket
What is the bench alignment of flexion?
5-10 degrees of flexion
What is the bench alignment for adduction?
2-5 degrees of adduction
What produces a flexion moment of the knee?
Force proximal posterior and distal anterior
What produces a varus moment of the knee?
Force proximal lateral and distal medial
What produces an extension moment at the knee?
Force distal posterior and proximal anterior
What produces a valgus moment at the knee?
Force distal lateral and proximal medial
What moment at the knee is desired at midstance?
Varus moment at the knee
What is never desired at midstance?
A Valgus moment
What influences the amount of force?
The distance.
The bigger the distance the greater the force
What is the equation for pressure?
Pressure=force/area
What are the forces in the coronal plane of the socket/
Fulcrum at MTP
Distal Lateral Forces
Proximal Medial Forces
Loading Pressure Tolerant Areas
What are the forces in the sagittal plane of the socket?
Proximal Posterior
Anterior Pre-tibials
Proximal Anterior Patellar Tendon