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Amputations (PTA 201)

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Consists of a central aluminum or rigid plastic plyon covered with foam rubber and sturdy stocking or similar finish?
ENDOSKELETAL
Made of wood or plastic and is less frequently perscribed?
EXOSKELETAL
Types of articulated feet?
SINGLE-AXIS
MULTI-AXIS
Types of nonarticulated feet?
-SACH
-SAFE
Move slightly in all planes to aid the wearer in maintaining maximum contact with the walking surface?
MULTIPLE-AXIS FEET
Are subject to loosening, which may be signaled by a squeaking noise?
ARTICULATED FEET

-SINGLE-AXIS
-MULTI-AXIS
Goal is to resemble a normal foot?
ARTICULATED FEET
This prosthesis is for the more active patient?
ARTICULATED FEET
-SINGLE-AXIS
-MULTI-AXIS
SAFE
-STATIONARY
-ATTACHMENT
-ENDOSKELETAL FOOT
SACHE
-SOLID
-ANKLE
-CUSHION
-HEEL
When can a patient be fitted for a temporary prosthesis?
AS SOON AS THE WOUND HAS HEALED
Wrapping a residual limb in a circular pattern will do what?
CREATE A TOURNIQUET EFFECT
AK bandage?
TWO, SIX INCH WRAPS THAT CAN BE SEW TOGETHER
BK bandage?
TWO, FOUR INCH ACE WRAPS THAT CANNOT BE SEWN TOGETHER
What is normally felt with phantom limb pain?
-PAINFUL
CHARACTERIZED AS EITHER CRAMPING OR SQUEEZING, OR A SHOOTING & BURNING
What is normally felt with phantom limb sensations?
-NOT PAINFUL
DESCRIBED AS TINGLING, BURNING, ITCHING OR PRESSURE SENSATIONS
Phantom limb pain?
OCCURING IN UP TO 80% OF INDIVIDUALS UNDERGOING AMPUTATION FROM ANY CAUSE.
Phantom limb sensation?
THE PHANTOM IS THE SENSATION OF THE LIMB THAT IS NO LONGER THERE.
Looks like a cast?
RIGID DRESSING
True/False

Below knee (BK) prosthesis requires a stump with a conical form?
TRUE
True/False

Above Knee (AK) prosthesis requires a stump with a conical form?
FLASE

CYLINDRICAL FORM
What is the best position for an amputee to prevent a knee and hip flexion contracture?
PRONE
True/False

The residual limb should be as short as possible to aid in pressure relief?
FALSE

LONG AS POSSIBLE
True/False

A functioning anatomical joint is more beneficial then a mechanical?
TRUE
Tendonesis?
TENDON ATTACHMENT TO BONE
Myodesis?
MUSCLE ATTACHMENT TO PERIOSTEUM
(LONG POSTERIOR SKIN FLAPS)
The skew flap?
AN ANGULAR MEDIAL-LATERAL INCISION THAT PLACES THE SCAR AWAY FROM BONY PROMINENCES

(A PROBLEM WITH LONG POSTERIOR FLAPS)
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)
What are some factors which effect healing?
-INFECTED WOUNDS
-CONTAMINATED WOUNDS
-SMOKING (VASOCONSTRICTOR)
-SEVERITY OF THE VASCULAR PROBLEMS
True/False

An ABI lower than 80% is a contraindication to traction?
FALSE (COMPRESSION)
What is the surgeons goal when performing an amputation?
TO AMPUTATE AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE LEVEL COMPATIBLE WITH HEALING. (LEVER ARM)
2/3 of amputations occur in patients over the age of?
60
What percent of amputations are due to trauma?
16%
What percent of amputations are due to diabetes or vascular disease?
80%
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