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SOCKETS FOR TRANSHUMERAL AMPUTATIONS lateral socket wall extends to the {{c1::acromion}} and the medial socket wall is f...

Amputee Dermatologic Issues Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) of the residual limb is a common problem after amputatio...

{{c2::Elevated Vacuum}} suspension systems offer enhanced suspension and contact use a {{c1::mechanical/manual}} or...

Tone Reducing Orthoses Typically worn {{c1::2 hours}} on and {{c1::2 hours}} off throughout the day Functions : Flexor ...

Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) a ratio of {{c1::ankle systolic pressure}} to {{c1::brachial systolic pressure}}

{{c1::Dual channel}} ankle joints have both posterior and anterior channels. The posterior channel functions exactly ...

Hip Disarticulation and Hemipelvectomy Amputations indications most often for {{c1::malignant tumor}} {{c2::uncontro...

{{c1::Modified knee disarticulation}}: Moderate trimming of the femoral condylar prominences and {{c2::patello-femoral ...

Bone Problems {{c1::Bone overgrowth}} and {{c1::heterotopic ossification}} occur most commonly in kids with acquired...

Body-powered terminal devices {{c1::voluntary opening (VO)}}: Most common and practical type

ELBOW HINGES Flexible elbow hinge: Used where sufficient {{c1::voluntary pronation and supination}} are available to mak...

WIRE WRIST-EXTENSION ASSIST ORTHOSIS (OPPENHEIMER SPLINT) Prefabricated from spring steel wire and padded steel bands to...

{{c1::Chopart}} = Midtarsal amputation—only talus and calcaneus remain

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Boyd’s amputation retains the {{c1::calcaneus}} and fuses it with the {{c1::distal tibia}}

Medicare’s Functional Levels of Ambulation for Amputees (K-Level) K2 {{c1::Unlimited household but limited community amb...

{{c1::Gel Sleeves}} made of {{c1::elastic materials}} rolled onto your thigh after the prosthesis is on, open ended ...

Energy storing/dynamic-response foot : made of materials ({{c1::plastic or carbon fiber::2}}) that provide the capacity ...

MCP Mobilization Orthoses, extension-mobilization orthoses : (Extends MCP joints) Uses : Extend MCP joints in MCP{{c1...

Vocational issues UE amputee greatest occupational effect on {{c1::skilled / semiskilled}} laborers who are unable to co...

when an amputation in the lower limb becomes necessary the importance of saving the knee joint cannot be overemphasized ...

Midfoot Amputations ie TMA, Lisfranc, and Chopart remaining foot often develops a {{c1::equino-varus}} deformity resu...

{{c2::Flexfoot (Carbon fiber or fiberglass foot)::energy storing}} The dynamic keel extends to {{c1::the bottom of the t...

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{{c2::Rocker bar}}: This is a convex strip placed across the sole just posterior to the metatarsal heads. It is longer t...

effective BKA prosthesis fitting {{c3::active knee extension}} is present the knee can be flexed through a range of {{c1...

Amputee Dermatologic Issues {{c1::Verrucous hyperplasia}} : wartlike skin overgrowth of the residual distal limb, resu...

{{c5:: STEN ( st ored en ergy)}} a type of non-articulated ankle, energy storing foot Used when {{c2::smooth rollover}...

elbow units amputees who have difficulty flexing their prosthetic forearm, may use a {{c1::spring assist}} passive hume...

{{c1::C-bar splint (thenar web spacer)}}

Knee–Ankle–Foot Orthoses {{c1::polycentric}} knee joint: provides unlimited knee flexion and extension but has signific...

Rationales for Efficacy of Tone-Reducing Orthoses 1. {{c1::Inhibition of reflexes}} 2. {{c2::Pressure over muscle insert...

Lisfranc amputation at the {{c1::tarso-metatarsal junction}}

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dual-control cable system (split cable) typically used in the transhumeral control cable system as well as in the very ...

UNSATISFACTORY LEVELS OF AMPUTATION very short below-the-knee amputation (BKA) proximal to the tibial tubercle 1.) {{c1:...

Hip flexion contractures Amputees should {{c3::lie prone}} avoid {{c1::overly soft mattress::equipment}} {{c4::pillows...

PERMANENT (DEFINITIVE) PROSTHESIS will typically need to be replaced about every {{c1::3}} to {{c1::5}} years will often...

Amputee Dermatologic Issues {{c1::Allergic contact dermatitis}} may arise from the detergents used to wash the limb sock...

{{c1::Silesian belt::AKA suspension}}: Can be worn as the primary or as a supplement if suction is not adequate strap th...

TRANSHUMERAL {{c1::Longer residual limb}} length will give the best control and function with a prosthesis

Balanced forearm orthosis Shoulder–elbow–wrist–hand orthosis (SEWHO) that consists of a forearm trough and a mount Allo...

{{c1::RESTING HAND}} SPLINTS aka Static {{c2::wrist–hand–finger orthosis (WHFO)}} used to immobilize the wrist, fingers,...

Chest strap with shoulder saddle used if the patient {{c1::cannot tolerate the axilla loop}} Also used with those who w...

Muenster socket An alternative to the split socket (for short transradial amputees) is the {{c1::self-suspended}} sock...

carbon fiber

{{c1::Heel cushion-relief/excavation}} :

SUSPENSION OF AKA PROSTHESIS Suction socket : (different from vacuum) A {{c1::pull sock}} is used over the residual li...

Basic {{c1::opponens}} splint