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| Consists of a central aluminum or rigid plastic plyon covered with foam rubber and sturdy stocking or similar finish? |
ENDOSKELETAL |
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MichaelMorano Mon, 15 Nov 2010 22:16:10 GMT |
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| Made of wood or plastic and is less frequently perscribed? |
EXOSKELETAL |
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MichaelMorano Mon, 15 Nov 2010 22:16:10 GMT |
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| Types of articulated feet? |
SINGLE-AXIS
MULTI-AXIS |
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MichaelMorano Mon, 15 Nov 2010 02:55:41 GMT |
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| Types of nonarticulated feet? |
-SACH
-SAFE |
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MichaelMorano Mon, 15 Nov 2010 02:55:41 GMT |
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| Move slightly in all planes to aid the wearer in maintaining maximum contact with the walking surface? |
MULTIPLE-AXIS FEET |
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MichaelMorano Mon, 15 Nov 2010 02:55:41 GMT |
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| Are subject to loosening, which may be signaled by a squeaking noise? |
ARTICULATED FEET
-SINGLE-AXIS
-MULTI-AXIS |
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MichaelMorano Mon, 15 Nov 2010 02:55:41 GMT |
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| Goal is to resemble a normal foot? |
ARTICULATED FEET |
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MichaelMorano Mon, 15 Nov 2010 02:36:58 GMT |
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| This prosthesis is for the more active patient? |
ARTICULATED FEET
-SINGLE-AXIS
-MULTI-AXIS |
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MichaelMorano Mon, 15 Nov 2010 02:36:58 GMT |
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| SAFE |
-STATIONARY
-ATTACHMENT
-ENDOSKELETAL FOOT |
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MichaelMorano Mon, 15 Nov 2010 02:36:58 GMT |
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| SACHE |
-SOLID
-ANKLE
-CUSHION
-HEEL |
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MichaelMorano Mon, 15 Nov 2010 02:36:58 GMT |
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| When can a patient be fitted for a temporary prosthesis? |
AS SOON AS THE WOUND HAS HEALED |
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MichaelMorano Mon, 15 Nov 2010 02:29:24 GMT |
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| Wrapping a residual limb in a circular pattern will do what? |
CREATE A TOURNIQUET EFFECT |
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MichaelMorano Mon, 15 Nov 2010 02:29:24 GMT |
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| AK bandage? |
TWO, SIX INCH WRAPS THAT CAN BE SEW TOGETHER |
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MichaelMorano Mon, 15 Nov 2010 02:29:24 GMT |
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| BK bandage? |
TWO, FOUR INCH ACE WRAPS THAT CANNOT BE SEWN TOGETHER |
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MichaelMorano Mon, 15 Nov 2010 02:29:24 GMT |
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| What is normally felt with phantom limb pain? |
-PAINFUL
CHARACTERIZED AS EITHER CRAMPING OR SQUEEZING, OR A SHOOTING & BURNING |
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MichaelMorano Mon, 15 Nov 2010 02:06:53 GMT |
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| What is normally felt with phantom limb sensations? |
-NOT PAINFUL
DESCRIBED AS TINGLING, BURNING, ITCHING OR PRESSURE SENSATIONS |
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MichaelMorano Mon, 15 Nov 2010 02:06:52 GMT |
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| Phantom limb pain? |
OCCURING IN UP TO 80% OF INDIVIDUALS UNDERGOING AMPUTATION FROM ANY CAUSE. |
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MichaelMorano Mon, 15 Nov 2010 02:06:52 GMT |
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| Phantom limb sensation? |
THE PHANTOM IS THE SENSATION OF THE LIMB THAT IS NO LONGER THERE. |
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MichaelMorano Mon, 15 Nov 2010 02:06:52 GMT |
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| Looks like a cast? |
RIGID DRESSING |
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MichaelMorano Sun, 14 Nov 2010 16:03:35 GMT |
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True/False
Below knee (BK) prosthesis requires a stump with a conical form? |
TRUE |
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MichaelMorano Sun, 14 Nov 2010 16:03:35 GMT |
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True/False
Above Knee (AK) prosthesis requires a stump with a conical form? |
FLASE
CYLINDRICAL FORM |
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MichaelMorano Sun, 14 Nov 2010 15:44:31 GMT |
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| What is the best position for an amputee to prevent a knee and hip flexion contracture? |
PRONE |
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MichaelMorano Sun, 14 Nov 2010 15:44:31 GMT |
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True/False
The residual limb should be as short as possible to aid in pressure relief? |
FALSE
LONG AS POSSIBLE |
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MichaelMorano Sun, 14 Nov 2010 15:44:31 GMT |
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True/False
A functioning anatomical joint is more beneficial then a mechanical? |
TRUE |
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MichaelMorano Sun, 14 Nov 2010 15:44:31 GMT |
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| Tendonesis? |
TENDON ATTACHMENT TO BONE |
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MichaelMorano Sun, 14 Nov 2010 04:50:34 GMT |
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| Myodesis? |
MUSCLE ATTACHMENT TO PERIOSTEUM
(LONG POSTERIOR SKIN FLAPS) |
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MichaelMorano Sun, 14 Nov 2010 04:50:34 GMT |
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| The skew flap? |
AN ANGULAR MEDIAL-LATERAL INCISION THAT PLACES THE SCAR AWAY FROM BONY PROMINENCES
(A PROBLEM WITH LONG POSTERIOR FLAPS) |
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MichaelMorano Sun, 14 Nov 2010 04:28:27 GMT |
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| What are long posterior flaps often used for? |
FOR DYSVASCULAR TRANSTIBIAL AMPUTATIONS BECAUSE THE POSTERIOR TISSUES HAVE A BETTER BLOOD SUPPLY THAN ANTERIOR SKIN
(CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO MAKE SURE THE SCAR DOESN'T ADHERE TO THE BONE) |
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MichaelMorano Sun, 14 Nov 2010 04:28:27 GMT |
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| What are some factors which effect healing? |
-INFECTED WOUNDS
-CONTAMINATED WOUNDS
-SMOKING (VASOCONSTRICTOR)
-SEVERITY OF THE VASCULAR PROBLEMS |
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MichaelMorano Sun, 14 Nov 2010 04:28:27 GMT |
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True/False
An ABI lower than 80% is a contraindication to traction? |
FALSE (COMPRESSION) |
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MichaelMorano Sun, 14 Nov 2010 04:28:27 GMT |
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| What is the surgeons goal when performing an amputation? |
TO AMPUTATE AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE LEVEL COMPATIBLE WITH HEALING. (LEVER ARM) |
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MichaelMorano Sun, 14 Nov 2010 03:32:07 GMT |
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| 2/3 of amputations occur in patients over the age of? |
60 |
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MichaelMorano Sun, 14 Nov 2010 03:32:07 GMT |
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| What percent of amputations are due to trauma? |
16% |
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MichaelMorano Sun, 14 Nov 2010 03:32:07 GMT |
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| What percent of amputations are due to diabetes or vascular disease? |
80% |
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MichaelMorano Sun, 14 Nov 2010 03:32:07 GMT |
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