What is a connection of the socket to the triceps cuff or pad on the upper arm.
What are Elbow Hinges?
100
A Surgical amputation after birth as a result of trauma or disease.
What is Acquired Amputation
100
(1) compliance with the prescription, (2) comfort of fit of the socket and harness, (3) satisfactory operation of all components, (4) appearance (features) of the prosthesis and it’s parts
What is Evaluation of the Prosthesis
100
An elasticized sock that is worn in lieu of the bandage of the patient or family members have difficulty following proper wrapping procedures using the elastic bandage.
What is Elastic shrinker
100
General Rehabilitation Schedule for Patient with Unilateral Amputation.
What is 2-3 days a week
200
What does TD stand for?
What is Terminal Device
200
Amputation across the axis of the femur; previously called above knee (AK).
What is Transfemoral amputation
200
(3): traumatic injury that occurs as a result of accidents in the use of machinery or MVA; disease such as vascular disease, tumors or infection; congenital limb deficiencies that present as missing or partially developed limbs
What is Causes of Amputations
200
A fabricated socket using plaster bandages or fiberglass casting tape. This may be the method of choice for those unable to wrap the limb, however, this cast must be replaced or altered frequently as the limb shrinks.
What is Removable Rigid Dressing
200
Physicians, prosthetics, occupational therapists, and physical therapists
What is core members of the professional team
300
Prosthetic hook, hand, or other prehensile device that is inserted into the wrist unit of the prosthesis.
What is Terminal device (TD)
300
Amputation across the axis of the fibula and tibia; labeled according to the larger of two adjacent bones; previously called below knee (BK).
What is Transtibial amputation
300
Primary Cause of Upper Limb Amputations:
What is Trauma
300
Encases ⅔ of the arm length but can be cut down to allow for more active pronation and supination for a long limb
What is Standard Forearm Socket
300
Initial wearing time may be 15-30 minutes and can be increased in 30-minute increments until the prosthetics can be worn all day.
What is Wearing Time
400
The wrist unit provides a means to attach the TD to the forearm and it’s important function is - the terminal device can be rotated to positions of supination, pronation, or mid-position before engaging in an activity.
What is Wrist Units
400
Amputation across the axis of the humerus; previously called above elbow (AE).
What is Transhumeral amputation
400
Primary Cause of Lower Limb Amputations
What is Disease (peripheral vascular disease and diabetes)
400
A clock spring mechanism that is added to the medial side of the elbow. Tightening the mechanism causes increased tension for elbow flexion and assists in initiating this motion.
What is the External Spring Lift Assist
400
This loss can profoundly influence the person’s body scheme, self-esteem, and sense of efficacy
What is psychological aspects of limb loss
500
Constant friction, quick change, wrist flexion, ball and socket
What is Most Popular Types of Wrist Units
500
Amputation across the axis of the radius and ulna; labeled by the larger of two adjacent bones; previously called below elbow (BE).
What is Transradial amputation
500
What is becoming the standard choice prescribed for transradial amputation?
What is Myoelectric prosthetics
500
The wrap should be worn continuously and reapplied immediately if it loosens. A clean bandage should be applied at least every two days.
What is Elastic bandage
500
Initial Rehabilitation Stage of Treatment Duration