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Amputee Dermatologic Issues {{c1::Folliculitis::dx}} : is a hair root infection resulting from {{c1::poor hygiene::et...

Externally powered (electric-powered) terminal devices : Myoelectric-controlled Use {{c1::surface electrodes}} placed ...

POSTOPERATIVE RESIDUAL LIMB MANAGEMENT immediately post-op, a {{c1::rigid dressing}} made from {{c3::plaster}} or {{c...

PARTIAL FOOT AMPUTATIONS Amputation of the great toe requires a {{c1::molded insole}} with {{c1::arch support}} to maint...

Hip Disarticulation and Hemipelvectomy Amputations lost the weight bearing of the {{c1::ischial tuberosity}} must now...

single-control cable system (Bowden cable system) used in the transradial and consists of one cable to transmit body p...

Fluid-Controlled Knee Units (air/oil) {{c1::Hydraulic (oil)}} are helpful for the active amputee who can tolerate extra ...

MCP ULNAR-DEVIATION RESTRICTION ORTHOSIS Used to limit ulnar deviation of the MCP with unrestricted (if possible) MCP f...

{{c1::Patten-Bottom}} Orthosis: Uses uprights with no ankle joint that terminate in a floor pad distal to the shoe so th...

Complications Associated With Static Orthosis Use 1. {{c1::Skin breakdown}} 2. {{c2::Contractures}} 3. {{c1::Infection}}

{{c1::Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC)}} tenodesis splint Made of low-temperature thermoplastics in three sepa...

prosthetic knees that can not be used for bilateral AKA's {{c1::Stance-control knee (safety)}} {{c1::Manual Locking K...

WRIST DISARTICULATION preserves full forearm {{c1::supination and pronation::action}} A special thin wrist unit is used ...

Fluid-Controlled Knee Units (air/oil) Allow for variable cadence and stance phase flexion in gait {{c1::Pneumatic}} unit...

Knee–Ankle–Foot Orthoses {{c1::posterior offset}} knee joint patient’s weight line falls anterior to the joint, {{c2:...

Biomechanical application of force and counterforce principle in all orthotic devices, {{c1::3}} points of pressure ar...

RING ORTHOSES Swan neck ring splint: {{c1::Flexes}} the {{c2::PIP}} joint

{{c1::Long opponens}} splint

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Myoelectric Control Systems below-elbow amputees {{c1::wrist extensors}} = open the terminal device {{c1::wrist flexors...

Myoplasty : Opposing muscles are sutured to each other and to the periosteum at the end of the cut bone with minimal ten...

PARTIAL TOE AMPUTATION, TOE DISARTICULATIONS Advantage: {{c1::better mechanical advantage}} Disadvantage : {{c2::may hav...

{{c1::Hemicorporectomy}} = Amputation of both lower limbs and pelvis below L4/L5 level

SCOTT-CRAIG LONG LEG BRACE Components : {{c1::Sole plate (extending to the metatarsal heads, crossbar for ML stabilizati...

{{c1::hydraulic ankle::ankle unit}}

Amputee Dermatologic Issues Boils and abscesses: should be treated with {{c1::limited prosthetic use::behvioral}} as...

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ISCHIAL CONTAINMENT SOCKET Narrow ML design was developed to provide a {{c1::normal anatomic (adducted) alignment}} of...

Preprosthetic training UE amputee {{c1::Forearm rotation}} and {{c1::humeral rotation}} are the motions most seriously a...

Unsupported {{c1::standing}} is possible with Scott-Craig orthoses With the ankles and knees locked, hip stabilization...

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Transradial long below-elbow residual limb retains {{c1::60}} degrees to {{c1::120}} degrees of supination and pronation...

ideal shape for transtibial residual limb is {{c1::cylindrical}}

harness designs most frequently used for transhumeral prostheses are modifications of the basic {{c1::figure-8}} an...

wrist {{c1::flexion unit}} : allows terminal device to be in the {{c1::flexed::same}} position, facilitating ability ...

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Split socket : (trans-radial) consists of a total-contact segment encasing the residual limb that is connected by hinge...

{{c1::micro-processor ankle::ankle unit}}

ABI {{c1::0.91}} to {{c1::1.30}}: Normal ABI {{c1::0.71}} to {{c1::0.90}}: Mild PAD

QUADRILATERAL TRANSFEMORAL SOCKET (QUAD SOCKET) It has a prominent bulge over the {{c1::Scarpa’s triangle}} for wide p...

{{c1::SACH foot}} {{c2::Compressible heel}} and {{c2::wooden keel}} in this design allow it to simulate the motions o...

Amputee Dermatologic Issues {{c1:: Tinea corporis / cruris }}: mainly result from sweating; they may be confirmed thr...

Rigid AFO with anterior shell blocks ankle motion in all 3 planes and also reduces {{c1::knee flexion}} in stance phase...

POSTOPERATIVE RESIDUAL LIMB MANAGEMENT After {{c4::suture removal}}, the residual limb should be cleansed {{c1::daily::t...

Amputee Dermatologic Issues {{c1::Choke syndrome}}: caused by {{c2:: proximal prosthetic socket being too tight }} a...

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ELBOW UNITS (transhumeral amputee) Elbow-locking systems are divided into two types: 1. {{c2:: External (outside) lockin...

PLASTIC VERSUS METAL AFO Plastic AFOs benefits: lightweight, intimate fit, cosmetic appeal, lack of attachment to the sh...

{{c1::Stance-control knee}}: aka {{c1::safety knee}}