NPTE Prosthetics: Solved Exam Elaboration |Question and Answers| Graded A+ [Latest Release]

NPTE Prosthetics: Solved Exam Elaboration |Question and Answers| Graded A+ [Latest Release] Principal cause of amputation in the elderly? Young? *Ans* Elderly= Vascular Young= trauma Partial foot prsthesis *Ans* plastic socket for remainder of the foot fixed to a rigid plate that extends the length of the inner sole of the shoe; rocker bar to aid late stance; plastic calf shell to retain in the shoe during swing phase! Syme's amputation *Ans* just above the malleoli, all foot bones removed and calcaneal fat pad retained Advantage of Syme's vs transtibial *Ans* Syme's limb is longer which improves prosthetic control and may be able to tolerate significant weight through the limb Reliefs *Ans* concavities in the socket over areas contacting sensitive structures such as bony prominences Buildups *Ans* convexities in the socket over areas contacting pressure-tolerant tissues SACH- solid ankle cushion heel *Ans* Non-articulated Limits sagitial plane motion (primarily to PF) Assists in hyperextension of knee during stance Permits PF in earl stance and allows for small about of M/L and transverse mvmt SAFE- solid ankle flexible endoskeleton *Ans* flexible, nonarticulated Permits more nonsagital plane motion Prescribed for more active individuals Can walk on more uneven terrain (greater M/L motion) Flex foot (Springlite foot): pt population *Ans* Active individuals and athletic Single-axis foot: pt population *Ans* Bilateral transfemoral am