Amputee Problems And Complications

Question 1

How do you prevent scar adhesions

Answer 1

Deep massage

Question 2

How do you treat choke syndrome?

Answer 2

Relieve any constriction on the residual limb and restore total contact between socket and limb

Question 3

If phantom pain lasts longer than _______, there is poor prognosis for recovery

Answer 3

6 months

Question 4

What physical exam findings do you see with choke syndrome

Answer 4

Induration, blistering, tenderness

Question 5

Phantom sensation vs phantom pain

Answer 5

Phantom sensation is normal and non painful.

Phantom pain is painful

Question 6

What can cause choke syndrome

Answer 6

1. Failure of total contact between socket and residual limb

2. Prosthetic socket too tight

Question 7

What are 4 causes of bone pain in amputees?

Answer 7

1. Bone spurs
2. HO
3. Hypermobile fibular head
4. Bone extrusion through muscle

Question 8

What dermatological issue may arise if choke syndrome may go untreated?

Answer 8

Verrucous hyperplasia

Question 9

3 main causes of pain in amputees

Answer 9

1. Incisional pain
2. Phantom sensation
3. Phantom pain