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AKA
What is above knee amputation?
The lead physician at Tower Health for amputee and prosthetic management
Who is Dr. Mei?
The structural interface in which the residual limbs attaches to the prosthesis
What is socket?
The leading national nonprofit organization in the U.S. dedicated to empowering, supporting, and advocating for people affected by limb loss and limb difference
What is amputee coalition?
Community ambulator; ability to walk at varying speeds and traverse most environmental barriers. Suitable for most everyday, vocational, and exercise needs
What is K3?
MP
What is microprocessor?
The general name for the person that makes a prosthesis
What is a prosthetist?
The term for which sock thickness is measured
What is ply?
A popular online retailer that allows individuals to purchase prosthetic supplies and personal care products directly
What is amputee store?
Household ambulator; ability to use a prosthesis to walk on flat surfaces at a fixed, limited speed
What is K1?
TTA
What is transtibial amputation?
The therapy discipline that helps patients with their ADLs
What is occupational therapy (OT)?
The component that extends from the socket or knee component to the ankle (Aka pipe)
What is pylon?
Non-profit that empowers individuals with physical, cognitive, and developmental challenges to lead active lives based out of Reading
What is I AM ABLE?
Restricted community ambulator; ability to walk outside and navigate low barriers like stairs and curbs
What is K2?
SACH
What is solid ankle cushion heel?
The therapy discipline that helps patients with gait training
What is physical therapy (PT)?
The method to keep the prosthesis attached to the person
What is suspension?
Nationwide nonprofit organization based out of OK covering the cost of prosthetic devices, apply for grants and funding
Limbs for Life Foundation
Active adult/athlete; mobility that exceeds basic walking, involving high-impact activity or high energy demands
IPOP
What is immediate postoperative prosthesis?
The physician specialist that oversees prosthetic care
What is physiatry?
The roll on cushion put on directly over a residual limb
What is a liner?
The names of the Tower Health staff that run amputee support group
Seth and Kyle
Non-ambulatory; the patient has no ability to walk or safely transfer, and a prosthesis will not improve mobility
What is K0?