Prosthetics and Orthotics Test 1 Questions &Answers (Graded A)
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Prosthetics and Orthotics
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Prosthetics And Orthotics
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Prosthetics and Orthotics Test 1 Questions &Answers (Graded A) Prosthetics - ANSWER-artificial limbs
orthotics - ANSWER-braces
Prosthetist - ANSWER--design and fit prosthesis
-select appropriate materials and components
-alignment
-evaluates fit and function
-teaches patient to care for prosthesis
Orthotist - ANSWER--design, fit and fabricate orthoses
-select appropriate components and materials
-align orthoses
-educates patient on appropriate use and care
Educational Requirements for prosthetist/orthotist - ANSWER--masters degree
-residency
-certification exam
Rehabilitation Team Members - ANSWER--patient
-nurse
-PT
-prosthetist
-social worker
-dietitian
-OT
-Dr
-orthotist
Primary Concern of Rehabilitation Team - ANSWER-patient education (begin before amputation or immediately after)
Commonly used Prosthetic and orthotic materials - ANSWER--leather
-metal
-wood
-thermoplastics and thermosetting materials
-foamed plastics
-viscoelastic polymers
Factors affecting material use - ANSWER--strength -stiffness
-durability (hinges)
-density
-corrosion resistance (perspiration/urine)
Leather Advantages - ANSWER--protects skin from irritation
-good strength and resilience
-breathability
-very moldable
Most common Metals Used - ANSWER--steel
-aluminum
-magnesium alloys
Steel (advantages and disadvantages) - ANSWER--strong, rigid, durable
-high density (weight)
-susceptibility to corrosion
-difficult to fabricate
Aluminum (advantages and disadvantages) - ANSWER--high strength to weight ratio
-resistant to corrosion
-not super durable
Titanium (advantages and disadvantages) - ANSWER--very strong, but not that dense
-very resistant to corrosion
-difficult to fabricate
-expensive
Magnesium alloys (advantages and disadvantages) - ANSWER--light
-corrosion resistant
-not widely used because difficult to make and expensive
Wood (advantages and disadvantages) - ANSWER--very available
-strong
-light weight
-easily shaped
Thermoplastics - ANSWER--formable when heated, rigid when cooled
-can be reheated and reshaped multiple times
(ex: orthoplast, kydex, polypropylene)
Thermosetting materials - ANSWER--applied over model in liquid form; chemically cured to solidify
-cannot be reheated
(ex: fiberglass, nylon, kevlar)
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