Prosthetics and orthotics Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Prosthetics and Orthotics Final Exam questions and verified answers Prosthetics ortho- - answer-to straighten or align orthosis - answer-an externally applied device used to modify the structural and functional characteristics of the structural and functional characteristics of the neuromuscular and skeletal systems general goals of orthoses - answer-control, guide, limit and/or immobilize an extremity, join or body segment for a particular reason to restrict or assist movement ...

Prosthetics and Orthotics Exam questions with correct answers What is an orthosis? - answer-external appliance worn to restrict or assist motion or to transfer load from one area to another What is the orthotist trained in doing? - answer-creates design, fitting, adjustments, and alignment of orthosis When should you FIRST analyze the patient during your evaluation? - answer-When they walk through the door. Look at sensory and motor. What are the functions of orthotics? - answer-mainta...

Prosthetics and Orthotics FINAL EXAM questions and answers Minor LE Amputations Partial foot and toes. These are more common in people with vascular diseases and/or diabetes. o Partial foot/ray resection = resection of 3rd, 4th, or 5th metatarsals or digits o Toe disarticulation = disarticulation at MTP joint o Partial toe = excision of any part of one or more toes Function for "Partial foot and toes" amputation o Foot orthotics or shoe modifications o Toe amputati...

Prosthetics and Orthotics: Exam 1 with correct answers Hinged AFOs - answer-Allow ankle motion, but PF is limited by a hard "stop"; Indications: Voluntary PF/DF motion is present but control is limited Types of responses to physical stress - answer-Death: Degree of stress is either too low or high resulting in a loss of adaptation and tissue death; Decreased tolerance (atrophy): Physical stress is too low to maintain structural integrity; Maintenance: Stress level is sufficient to ...

Prosthetics and Orthotics Test 1 Questions and 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 ca...

Prosthetics and Orthotics Exam Questions and Answers 100% Solved What is a good passive stretch for the hip flexors (quads) for a patient with a AKA ️️Prone on elbows/on a wedge. Why can't patients with AKA use a thomas test style stretch, or why isn't it effective? ️️Because the limb weight significantly less than before the ampuation. What type of stretch is the best for amputees? ️️Low load, Long duration stretch. Can a patient that has an LE amputee walk with a contra...

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Prosthetics and Orthotics Test 1 Questions and Answers (Graded A)Prosthetics and Orthotics Test 1 Questions and Answers (Graded A)Prosthetics and Orthotics Test 1 Questions and Answers (Graded A)Prosthetics and Orthotics Test 1 Questions and Answers (Graded A)Prosthetics and Orthotics Test 1 Questions and Answers (Graded A) Prosthetics - ANSWER-artificial limbs orthotics - ANSWER-braces Prosthetist - ANSWER--design and fit prosthesis -select appropriate materials and components -alignme...

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