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standard socket used for the average BKA amputee is the {{c1:: total-contact patellar-tendon bearing (tc PTB ) }} so...

prosthetic interface options 2 categories: {{c1::soft interface}} or rarely {{c1::hard interface}} aka {{c1::skin fit}} ...

SYME’S AMPUTATION essentially an {{c1::ankle disarticulation}} with attachment of the {{c1::distal heel pad}} to the {{...

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RING ORTHOSES Boutonnière ring splint: Immobilizes the {{c1::PIP}} joint in {{c1::extension}}

{{c1::Syme’s}} = Ankle disarticulation with attachment of heel pad to distal end of tibia; may include removal of mal...

Internal heel wedges : Can be applied medially for {{c1::pes planus}} or laterally for {{c2::medial compartment oa}} ...

{{c1::Semirigid}} plastic AFO : Trim line is just behind the malleoli and provides increased {{c2::ML}} stability of...

Passive terminal devices: Passive hand : Intended for {{c1::cosmetic}} use only, but can also {{c1::assist with pushing...

Wrist–Hand–Finger Orthoses RESTING HAND SPLINTS Static wrist–hand–finger orthosis (WHFO) used to immobilize the wrist, f...

Knee–Ankle–Foot Orthoses A {{c1::free motion}} knee joint provides unlimited flexion but usually has a stop to preve...

Myodesis : Muscles and fasciae are sutured directly to bone through drill holes. Residual limb is more {{c1::structurall...

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Boyd amputation amputations are not indicated in patients with {{c1::ischemia}} or {{c1::diabetes}}

{{c1::Ulnar-deviation correction}} splint

Cuffs and Pads used on the upper arm to connect the {{c1::socket}} to the {{c1::harness}} It also serves as an {{c2::anc...

{{c1::Cutouts in the outer frame::prosthetic component trouble shooting}} to accommodate bony areas or sensitive areas

{{c2::SCOTT-CRAIG}} LONG LEG BRACE Bilateral KAFOs designed for standing and ambulation in adults with paraplegia Provid...

{{c1::Hemipelvectomy}}: surgical removal of the entire lower limb plus all or a major portion of the ileum

Voluntary Opening terminal device: The pinch force is determined by the number and type of {{c1::rubber bands or springs...

Suction suspension Main Advantage: Does not {{c1::disturb normal circulation}} as much as pin suspension

{{c1::Myoplasty}} : Opposing muscles are sutured to {{c2::each other}} and to the {{c2::periosteum at the end of the...

Boyd: is a {{c1::horizontal calcaneal}} amputation

{{c1::Rigid (solid)}} plastic AFO : Trim line at the malleoli or anterior to the malleoli with no motion allowed at th...

{{c1::Brim suspension::suspension category}} PTB socket with medial and lateral walls extending above the femoral epicon...

POSTOPERATIVE RESIDUAL LIMB MANAGEMENT {{c1::Crutch walking}} with or without prosthesis promotes good ROM when feasib...

DORSAL WRIST-HAND ORTHOSES Provide the same functions of the volar WHO (cock-up splint) with greater {{c1::stabilization...

Ensure that the residual limb scar has mobility in all directions Use a {{c1::thin layer of emollient}} to decrease the ...

If screening ABI is abnormal, {{c1::Doppler waveform}} analysis is performed to localize the lesion

Knee flexion contractures : transtibial amputee should sit with {{c4::a board under the wheelchair cushion}} avoid amput...

{{c1::Lis franc}} = Amputation at the tarsometatarsal junction

Records should be kept of several circumferential measurements of the residual limb at specific distances from the {{c...

{{c1::Figure-8}} aka {{c1::O-ring harness}} Most commonly used UE amputee harness

dual-control cable system (split cable) Elbow locking and unlocking are controlled by a second cable, the elbow-lock c...

Knee–Ankle–Foot Orthoses adjustable knee lock joint (aka {{c1::dial lock}} ) has a serrated adjustable knee joint tha...

Suction suspension 2 types {{c1::passive (one way valve)}} {{c1::active}} aka {{c1::vacuum}}

Urethane liner primary purpose: {{c1::even pressure distribution}}

{{c1::Ray resection}}: amputation of the {{c2::toe (phalanx)}} along with all/part of the {{c2::meta-tarsal head}}

Muenster socket the sockets high trim lines enclose the olecranon and the epicondyle of the humerus there is some lim...

Amputee Dermatologic Issues Allergic dermatitis Treatment: {{c1::removal of the causative agent}} {{c1::Topical steroid...

PRESSURE-SENSITIVE AREAS ( D , E, AND F) {{c1::Patella}} {{c2::Tibial tubercle (and condyles and distal tib)}} {{c2::Fi...

{{c1::torsion ball::ankle unit}}

Single channel ankle joints, posterior pin function {{c1::limits plantar flexion}} indication {{c2::plantar spastictiy}...

Pin suspension excellent suspension system for amputees with greater {{c1::suspension demands}}

POSTOPERATIVE RESIDUAL LIMB MANAGEMENT rigid dressings removed for inspection or suture removal, must be replaced with...

KNEE DISARTICULATION PROSTHESIS problem is that the prosthetic knee’s center of rotation needs to go through the distal ...

Body-powered terminal devices {{c1::Voluntary Closing (VC)}}: Most physiological function maximum prehensile force is de...

ELBOW DISARTICULATION Pros : reduces {{c1::rotation}} of the socket

One of the main keys for success after an amputation is {{c1::adequate wound healing}}

transradial amputee Locking elbow joints are used only if there is {{c1::significant elbow flexor weakness}}