Transtibial prosthetics Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Transtibial Prosthetics

Orthotics and Prosthetics TEST WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION Syme's Amputation Disarticulation of the talocrural joint. Removes inferior tib/fib. Leaves heel pad in tact. "short" transtibial amputation < 20% "medium" transtibial amputation 20-50% "long" transtibial amputation >50% "short" transfemoral amputation <35% "medium"transfemoral amputation 35-60% "long" transfemoral amputation >60%

Prosthetics & Orthotics: Exam I Questions & Answers(RATED A) Etiology of Amputations - ANSWER1. Vascular Disease (Diabetes & PAOD most common) 2. Infections 3. Trauma 4. Cancer 5. Congenital Toe Amputation - ANSWER*Distal to MTP joint*. ORTHOTIC: - NONE - Shoe filler for dead space Transmetatarsal Amputation - ANSWERAka "partial foot" amputation; *proximal to MT heads & through MT shafts. ORTHOTIC: - NONE - Shoe filler for dead space - Rocker bottom shoe - Lift in shoes...

Orthotics and Prosthetics Exam 2 2024 questions with correct answers a fluid (hydraulic) control knee would be most appropriate for which of the following functional K levels? a. K1 b. K0 c. K3 d. K2 - answer-c. K3 which of the following causes would result in a patient with a transtibial prosthesis to exhibit toe out throughout the stance phase of gait? a. The prosthetic was donned improperly b. The prosthesis is too short c. The SACH heel cushion is too short d. The socket is too...

Prosthetics & Orthotics: Exam I Questio Etiology of Amputations - ANSWER1. Vascular Disease (Diabetes & PAOD most common) 2. Infections 3. Trauma 4. Cancer 5. Congenital Toe Amputation - ANSWER*Distal to MTP joint*. ORTHOTIC: - NONE - Shoe filler for dead space Transmetatarsal Amputation - ANSWERAka "partial foot" amputation; *proximal to MT heads & through MT shafts. ORTHOTIC: - NONE - Shoe filler for dead space - Rocker bottom shoe - Lift in shoes to allow heel-to-gro...

Prosthetics Board Prep Exam Questions & Answers 100% Verified Correct Prosthetics Board Prep Exam Questions & Answers 100% Verified Correct Prosthetics Board Prep Exam Questions & Answers 100% Verified Correct Prosthetics Board Prep Exam Questions & Answers 100% Verified Correct What are the borders of Scarpa's triangle? - ANSWER-SAIL - sartorius, adductor longus, and the inguinal ligament Excessive transtibial socket flexion may result in _______ _______ and _______ _______ pressures. - ...

NPTE Prosthetics Exam Questions with Correct Answers Principal cause of amputation in the elderly? Young? - Answer-Elderly= Vascular Young= trauma Partial foot prsthesis - Answer-plastic socket for remainder of the foot fixed to a rigid plate that extends the length of the inner sole of the shoe; rocker bar to aid late stance; plastic calf shell to retain in the shoe during swing phase! Syme's amputation - Answer-just above the malleoli, all foot bones removed and calcaneal fat pad re...

NPTE Prosthetics Exam Questions with Correct Answers Principal cause of amputation in the elderly? Young? - Answer-Elderly= Vascular Young= trauma Partial foot prsthesis - Answer-plastic socket for remainder of the foot fixed to a rigid plate that extends the length of the inner sole of the shoe; rocker bar to aid late stance; plastic calf shell to retain in the shoe during swing phase! Syme's amputation - Answer-just above the malleoli, all foot bones removed and calcaneal fat pad re...

Prosthetics Board Prep Exam Questions and Answers 100% CorrectProsthetics Board Prep Exam Questions and Answers 100% CorrectProsthetics Board Prep Exam Questions and Answers 100% CorrectProsthetics Board Prep Exam Questions and Answers 100% CorrectProsthetics Board Prep Exam Questions and Answers 100% Correct What are the borders of Scarpa's triangle? - ANSWER-SAIL - sartorius, adductor longus, and the inguinal ligament Excessive transtibial socket flexion may result in _______ _______ and ...

Etiology of Amputations - ANSWER-1. Vascular Disease (Diabetes & PAOD most common) 2. Infections 3. Trauma 4. Cancer 5. Congenital Toe Amputation - ANSWER-*Distal to MTP joint*. ORTHOTIC: - NONE - Shoe filler for dead space Transmetatarsal Amputation - ANSWER-Aka "partial foot" amputation; *proximal to MT heads & through MT shafts. ORTHOTIC: - NONE - Shoe filler for dead space - Rocker bottom shoe - Lift in shoes to allow heel-to-ground contact ROM: - Maintain DF RO...