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Foot Slap

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Rapid, uncosmetic PF movement at heel contact. Most commonly caused by insufficient PF resistance.

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Knee Instability

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Uncontrollable knee flx at LR. May be caused by anteriorly placed knee unit, excessive durometer of cushion heel or PF bumper, or weakness of hip extensors.

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Abducted gait

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Wide walking base throughout the gait cycle, often caused by pressure or discomfort on medial pubic ramus, small socket, or excessively long prosthesis.

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Pelvic Elevation

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“Hip hiking” on prosthetic side from ISw to MSw, associated with increased energy cost of gait. Often caused by long prosthesis or inadequate knee flx as swing begins.

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Lateral Whip

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The heel of the prosthetic foot moves in a lateral arc as swing begins. Often caused by excessive IR of the knee bolt.

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Medial Whip

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The heel of the prosthetic foot moves in a medial arch as swing begins. Often from excessive ER of the knee bolt or improper donning of prosthesis.

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Circumduction

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A wide lateral arch of the prosthetic limb during swing phase. Often the result of inadequate knee flx, excessive medial brim pressure, or long prosthesis.

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Vaulting

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Vaulting Rising up on the sound forefoot during MSt in an effort to enhance prosthetic swing limb clearance. May result from a long prosthesis, excessive knee friction, or fear of letting the knee flex.