Prosthetic Written Exam Bundled

All of the following factors contribute to vaulting with an AK prosthesis except... a. prosthesis too long b. excessive knee friction c. inadequate suspension d. weak hip extensors - Answer d. weak hip extensors All of the following factors contribute to vaulting with an AK prosthesis except....

What movements are required to operate a standard trans-radial prosthesis? - Answer Biscapular abduction and Gleno-humeral flexion What is the prehension pattern most frequently used by prosthetic hands? - Answer Palmar What is the proper orientation when taking an impression for all levels of...

The Ertl procedure is known as an osteomyoplastic amputation reconstruction that performs a bone bridge between what: A) Tibia bridged with the fibula B) Distal end of the radius and ulna C) Distal end of femur bridged with the tibia D) Humerus bridged with the ulna - Answer A) Tibia bridged wit...

The Ertl Procedure is known as an osteomyoplastic amputation reconstruction that performs a bridge between what: - Answer Tibia bridged with fibula A BK amputee feels anterior/distal discomfort in his prosthetic socket. How would you address the problem: - Answer 1. extend the prosthetic socket ...

When walking, the normal foot should pass close to the AK prosthetic foot: - Answer to facilitate shift of body weight The knee bolt of the prosthesis is usually found to be: - Answer In approximately 5 degrees of external rotation When Adductor longus tightness is observed during initial fitt...

All of the following factors contribute to vaulting with a TF prosthesis EXCEPT: A. Prosthesis too long B. Excessive knee friction C. Inadequate suspension D. Weak hip extensors - Answer D. Weak hip extensors The gluteus medius is most active during: A. Initial contact B. Mid-stance C. Pre...

Bench Alignment for TT - Answer - 5*to 10* flexion -2* to 5* adduction -1/2" to 1" inset -3* to 5* outward rotation or parallel to the LOP -37mm posterior (18-65mm range) -1/4" anterior from ankle bolt to midline Bench Alignment for TF - Answer - 5* flexion + flexion contracture - Long'...

1. Why was the L-code established? - Answer a. To develop a unified method of describing products/services to payers What is a common compensation for poor flexion of the socket in a TF amputee? - Answer Hyperlordosis If a TF amputee tends to externally "smear" their foot in stance while abd...

The gluteus medium is most active during what phase of stance? - Answer Midstance Which of the following is a major cause of the toe externally rotating at heel strike for an AK? A)knee bolt externally rotated. B)excessive toe out. C)keel too short. D) plantar flexion resistance is too firm? - An...