Pocketpedia Flashcards
1
Q
When should residual limb shaping begin following amputation, and how often should wrapping be changed?
A
Immediately after surgery. Change 4x/day
2
Q
What gait aid should you avoid during pre-prosthetic gait training
A
Crutches - they promote poor gait patterns
3
Q
When is the definitive prosthesis usually usually created after amputation?
A
3-6 months
4
Q
What do you wear after the surgical scar has healed?
A
Elastic shrinker
5
Q
What can be done to prevent adherence of the scar to soft tissue and bone?
A
Scar mobilization
6
Q
What are 3 common contracture patterns of the LE following amputation?
A
Hip flexion, knee flexion, hip abduction
