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WRIST-DRIVEN PREHENSION ORTHOSIS (TENODESIS ORTHOSIS, FLEXOR HINGE SPLINT) Used in {{c1::C6}} complete tetraplegia to pr...

{{c2::Constant Friction}} Knee mechanisms used to {{c3::dampen}} the {{c3::pendular action}} of the prosthetic knee dur...

types of wrist units: {{c1::Friction wrists}}: permit pronation and supination of the terminal device from a compressed ...

PRESSURE-TOLERANT AREAS ( A , B, AND C) {{c1::Patellar tendon}} {{c1::Medial tibial flare}} {{c1::Anterior Compartment ...

TEMPORARY (PREPARATORY/check socket) PROSTHESIS Provides prosthetic fitting before the residual limb volume stabilizes H...

{{c1::Seattle foot::energy storing foot}} Consists of a cantilevered plastic {{c2::C or U shaped}} {{c2::keel}}, which a...

Transtibial Amputation/Below-Knee Amputation fibula should be cut {{c1::2 to 3}} cm shorter than the tibia tibia shoul...

Amputee Dermatology Epidermoid cyst Usually associated with the development of a {{c1::tissue roll}} May be painful ...

Knee–Ankle–Foot Orthoses {{c1::Ratchet}} knee joints : are usually used to {{c2::stretch out knee flexion contracture...

FINGER STABILIZERS/STATIC FINGER ORTHOSES IP orthoses (DIP, PIP, and DIP + PIP gutter splints, static finger splints, al...

Hip–Knee–Ankle–Foot Orthosis A hip joint and pelvic band attached to the lateral upright of a KAFO convert it to a hip–k...

TRANSRADIAL AMPUTEE TRAINING Once the patient has learned basic use of the prosthesis, they begin training purposeful ac...

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Electric wrist rotator units are generally considered for {{c1::bilateral upper extremity amputees}}

Amputee Dermatologic Issues {{c1::Reactive

Adding a {{c1::footplate}} to a knee immobilizer decreases the rotational instability of the knee

TRANSRADIAL {{c1::long forearm::length}} residual limb is preferred when optimal body-powered prosthetic restoration is...

MCP Mobilization Orthoses, MCP flexion mobilization orthoses: (Flex MCP joints) Uses : Flex MCP joints in MCP collater...

Two types of wrist flexion units: {{c1::Add-on}}: worn between the wrist and the terminal device and allows manual posi...

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When a rigid dressing is not being used, {{c1::elastic bandages}} in a {{c2::figure-8 wrap}} formation should be use...

Chopart: Only {{c1::talus and calcaneus}} bones remain

Stance-control knee patient applies weight during stance phase and knee locks automatically caused by an {{c3::internal ...

Four-bar polycentric knee : Ideal for patients with {{c1::very long residual limbs}} as well as {{c1::knee disarticulati...

Medicare’s Functional Levels of Ambulation for Amputees (K-Level) K0 = {{c1::Nonambulatory (bedbound)}} Prosthesis type...

Intraarterial contrast angiography used for screening purposes: {{c1::No::Y/N}}

Liner-Liner primary purpose: {{c1::anti-perspirant}}

Amputation chronically draining sinus should be {{c1::probed}} obtain {{c1::imaging}}

anterior suspension strap gives additional support for pulling or lifting and acts as the attachment point for the {{c1:...

VOLAR WRIST–HAND ORTHOSIS (WRIST COCK-UP SPLINT) Uses : carpal tunnel syndrome resting wrist and hand in following {{c1:...

{{c2::Thigh corset}} (suspension system) Connects a leather femoral cuff/straps to a PTB prosthesis through metal joints...

{{c1::Supracondylar cuff}} suspension For BKA Consists of a strap that wraps circumferentially around the thigh fitted ...

{{c1::Mangled (Hand) Extremity Severity Score}} may be used to decide whether to perform amputation in patients with i...

SYME’S AMPUTATION Pros : {{c1::maintains limb length}} preserves heel pad {{c2::early prosthesis fitting}} {{c3::TDW...

Amputee Dermatologic Issues Choke syndrome aka Stump Edema

SOCKETS FOR TRANSRADIAL AMPUTATIONS Proximally, the socket extends posteriorly to the {{c1::olecranon}} and anteriorly t...

POSTOPERATIVE RESIDUAL LIMB MANAGEMENT {{c1::Elastic shrinker socks }} provide uniform compression helps control pain ...

OPPONENS ORTHOSIS WITH LUMBRICAL BAR Hand–finger orthosis (HFO) that prevents MCP joint hyper-{{c1::extension}} but allo...

{{c1::Pelvic belt with hip joint::AKA suspension}}: leather belt closely contoured about the iliac crests with a metal o...

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Pirogoff: is a {{c1::vertical calcaneal}} amputation

OPPONENS ORTHOSIS WITH FINGER EXTENSION ASSIST ASSEMBLY Similar to basic opponens orthoses but adds outriggers that assi...

Amputee Dermatologic Issues {{c1::Lichenification}}:

Transfemoral Amputation/Above Knee Amputation Approximately {{c1::85}} % of AKAs are secondary to vascular disease

Single channel ankle joints, anterior pin function {{c1::limits dorsiflexion}} indication {{c3::weak gastroc (aid...

Tone Reducing Orthoses {{c1::Antispasticity ball}} splint {{c1::Hand-cone}} splint

{{c1::Ertl}} procedure: a bone bridge/fusion between the tibia and fibula the advantage is potential for end-bearing in...

{{c1::Single-axis foot}} Movement occurs in one plane, the plantar flexion/dorsiflexion axis movement is controlled by t...

Finger / Thumb Mobilization Orthoses primarily used for finger / thumb {{c1::contractures}}