Prosthetic CPM Questions and Answers 100% Pass

Prosthetic CPM Questions and Answers 100% Pass What are the measurements that should be taken when casting a TT prosthesis? Circumference every 2", starting 4 inches proximal to MPT AP @ MPT and Popliteal Fossa ML@ Femoral Condyles Proximal ML above Femoral Condyles Limb Length Tibial Length MPT to Floor Shoe Size/Foot Length What history contents should be taken at the initial evaluation of a patient Cause of amputation and/date Comorbidities Any issues with contralateral limb or upper extremities Current activities Job duties Goals Home Environment Use of Assistive devices MMT/ROM Thomas Test Previous Prosthetic History Give two advantages and disadvantage to a TSB socket Advantages: No need for reliefs or accentuated pressure, use of roll on liner for increased cushion/reduction of shear forces Disadvantages: May lose rotation control, patient must be able to don and clean liners (hygenic) Give two advantages and disadvantage to a PTB socket Advantage: Use of pelite liner, low maintenance, rotational control Disadvantage: Patient may not be able to tolerate pressures, may not control fatty limbs Give two advantages and disadvantages to suction socket w/valve Advantages= greater proprioceptive feedback, less pistoning Disadvantages: requires sleeve which adds bulk, sleeve can get holes which causes failure in system Give two advantages and disadvantages to roll on locking liner Advantages= audible confirmation of suspension, quick suspension (fewer steps), all benefits of liner, good for low activity patients or those who need assistance Disadvantages= Pistoning, requires hand dexterity to don, need to be replaced every 6 months Give two advantages and disadvantages to pure sleeve suspension Advantages: Good auxiliary suspension, simple, can be cosmetically appealing, Disadvantages: adds an additional layer of material bulk behind knee, hot, quickly get holes Give two advantages and disadvantages to Roll on gel liner w/seal Advantages= greater surface area of contact that prevents pistoning, control edema on distal end, no sleeve required allows for more knee flexion Disadvantages: little tolerance for limb volume fluctuations, requires push valve that can cut pants, requires more maintenance Give two advantages and disadvantages to roll on gel lin