Amputees, Prosthetics & Orthotics Exam with Complete & Verified Solutions

Amputees, Prosthetics & Orthotics Exam with Complete & Verified Solutions What are the 2 leading causes of amputation? - ANSWER ️️ PVD Trauma injuries What is a Syme's amputation? - ANSWER ️️ ankle disarticulation with attachment heel pad to distal end of tibia used as a cover What is a transtibial amputation? - ANSWER ️️ below the knee BKA. 20-5-% of the length of the tibia is spared What is a knee disarticulation? - ANSWER ️️ amputation through the knee joint. Femur and patella are spared What is a transfemoral amputation? - ANSWER ️️ above the knee (AKA)- 35- 60% of femur is spared What is a hip disarticulation? - ANSWER ️️ amputation through hip joint. Entire femur is removed What is a hemipelvectomy? - ANSWER ️️ resection of lower half of the pelvis What is a SACH (Solid Ankle Cushion Heel) foot? - ANSWER ️️ rigid heel, posterior portion absorbs shock and only permits plantar flexion in early stance. What is a SAFE (Stationary attachment flexible endoskeleton) foot? - ANSWER ️️ allows wearer to maintain contact with moderate uneven terrain because of greater mediolateral motion. Its heavier and more expensive What is an Articulated Foot? - ANSWER ️️ These have separate foot and lower shank sections. Anterior foot has a dorsiflexion stop, which resists movement forward over the foot.