Amputations: Phases Flashcards
Transfemoral
.
Above the knee
Transtibial
Below the knee:
Transmetatarsal
Below the ankle
Transhumeral
Above the elbow
Transradial
Below the elbow
Transmetacarpal
Below the wrist
Disarticulation: across a joint such as hip, wrist, elbow, or shoulder; an ankle disarticulation is called a _____ amputation
Symes
Preprosthetic training lasts form ____ until _____
From postsurgery until client receives permanent prosthesis
Goals for preprosthetic training phase:
a. Assist the client in coping with ______
b. Optimize wound healing.
c. Maximize residual limb shrinkage and shaping to achieve tapered distal end, the optimal shape
for a prosthetic socket.
f. Facilitate independence in basic ADLs.
g. Explore prosthetic options.
psychological aspects of limb loss, including changed body scheme, reduced self-esteem and self-efficacy, shock, disbelief, anger, grief, guilt, denial, hopelessness, and depression.
Goals for preprosthetic training phase:
c. Maximize residual limb shrinkage and shaping to achieve _____, the optimal shape for a prosthetic socket.
tapered distal end
Goals for preprosthetic training phase:
d. _____ residual limb.
e. Maintain or _____ ROM and strength.
Desensitize
increase
Other goals for preprosthetic phase
b. Optimize wound healing.
c. Maximize residual limb shrinkage and shaping to achieve tapered distal end, the optimal shape
for a prosthetic socket.
f. Facilitate independence in basic ADLs.
g. Explore prosthetic options.
Prosthetic training occurs after _____
- Goals
a. Teach the client to independently don and doff prosthesis.
b. Train the client in care of the prosthesis.
c. Increase the client’s wearing time to full day.
d. Encourage the client in independent use of prosthesis.
the client receives permanent prosthesis
Goals for prosthetic training phase:
Teach the client to independently _______
Don and doff prosthesis
Goals for prosthetic training phase:
Train the client in ____ of the prosthesis
Care
