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{{c1::Transradial}} amputation is the most common UE level

Amputation an open incision or wound should be covered with a {{c1::Telfa}} ® pad under the shrinkage device or prosth...

Hind Foot amputations ie: Symes, Pirogoff, Boyd's provides a {{c1::weight-bearing stump}} does not need {{c1::a pros...

Ensure

Ensure adequate suspension

Gait Analysis of the Transtibial Amputee Knee too forcefully and rapidly flexed after heel strike cause {{c1::Heel wedg...

Gait Analysis of the Transtibial Amputee limited knee flexion immediately after heel strike (not throughout stance) cau...

flexion:

Gait Analysis of the Transtibial Amputee “Hill-climbing” sensation toward end of stance phase cause {{c1::Foot too anter...

Effect – Lengthens leg (similar to Pelvic

Gait Analysis of the Transfemoral Amputee Exaggerated lordosis prosthetic problem {{c1::Insufficient socket flexion}} {{...

Rocker” (Initial Contact) – plantar flexion & supination lengthen

Stiffen forefoot change foot to appropriate weight category "

{{c1::improve socket fit}} {{c2::improve suspension}} "

Insufficient push-off cause {{c1::Gastroc-soleus weakness}} {{c1::Achilles tendon rupture}} {{c2::metatarsalgia}} {{c2::...

{{c1::Stride length}} : It is the distance measured from heel strike to heel strike of {{c2::the same foot}}

Muscle Activity during Gait Mid Swing {{c1::Iliopsoas}} {{c1::Hamstrings}} {{c1::Pre-tibial}}

{{c1::Stance phase : }} Time period during which the limb is in contact with the ground

Gait Impairment With Hip Flexion Contracture compensation: increased {{c1::anterior pelvic tilt}} decreased {{c2::cont...

Address an inadvertently-long prosthesis

pelvic rotation); reducing CoM drop.

Bone Problems If the {{c1::periosteum}} is incorrectly stripped during surgery or trauma, {{c1:: bone spurs }} may ...

Gait Analysis of the Transfemoral Amputee Circumducted gait (Prosthesis swings laterally) prosthetic causes {{c1::Prosth...

Gait Analysis of the Transfemoral Amputee Lateral bending of trunk (generally to prosthetic side) prosthetic causes {{c1...

{{c1::Improve socket fit to reduce rotation}}

Gait Analysis of the Transfemoral Amputee hip hiking prosthetic problem {{c1::prosthesis too long}} {{c1::excessive plan...

Bouncing or exaggerated gait causes {{c1::gastroc spasticity / contracture}}

Gait Analysis of the Transfemoral or Transtibial Amputee Uneven step length prosthetic problem {{c2::Insufficient knee/s...

PT to reduce abduction contracture "

Ipsilateral {{c3::pelvic drop}} in preswing, causing increased energy consumption "

knee mechanisms) to reduce CoM drop "

of just over 30 degrees just before {{c1::initial contact}}

foot posterior to socket

the body has the highest COG during {{c1::midstance}}

Excessive medial femur rotation cause {{c1::Tight medial hamstrings}} {{c2::anteverted femoral shaft}} weakness of oppos...

ply socks or replace socket to improve fit (control) Patient may complain of pain/pressure on proximal-lateral or distal...

Determinants of Gait Knee flexion in stance Early bending of the knee lowers the {{c1::COG}} of the body at {{c1::mid...

PT to

Muscle Activity during Gait Terminal Swing {{c1::Hamstrings}} {{c1::Pre-tibial}}

Incisional Pain in the Amputee Patient Remember that not all residual limb pain is a result of a problem within the ampu...

Muscles Active During Gait Cycle all are eccentric except for... {{c2::iliopsoas}} always {{c1::calf m's}} after {{c...

WHEELCHAIR PROPULSION Measured the energy expenditure of wheelchair propulsion in patients with paraplegia there was o...

Sagittal Plane Kinematics Ankle: Peak dorsiflexion of 10

& propagates forward motion

Transtibial Amputee Gait Deviations Excessive toe out Solutions:

Align foot toe break to reduce in-toeing at all stance

foot compared to socket

Solutions:

of 20 degrees in {{c1::initial swing (just after toe off)}}

Determinants of Gait Pelvic tilt pelvis on the side of the swinging leg is {{c1::lowered}} by {{c1::5}} degrees th...