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When during gestation do limb deficiencies occur?

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during formation of the limb from day 26 to 8 weeks

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What are three medications linked to congenital limb deficiency?

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thalidomide, retinoid acid, and misoprostol

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What is the preferred classification system for congenital limb deficiencies?

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ISPO (International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics)

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What is a transverse deficiency?

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Deficiency with no distal remaining portions

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What is a longitudinal deficiency?

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Deficiency with distal remaining portions

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How are longitudinal deficiencies named?

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They are named for the bones that are affected. Any bone not named is present and of normal form.

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How are transverse deficiencies named?

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It is named after the segment beyond which there is no skeletal portion

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What is acheiria?

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missing hand or foot

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What is adactyly?

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absent metacarpal or metatarsal

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What is amelia?

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absence of a limb

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What is hemimelia?

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presence of half a limb

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What is phocomelia?

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“seal limb”: hypoplastic proximal limb with near normal hand or foot

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What is meromelia?

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partial absence of a limb

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What other anomalies are associated with limb deficiencies?

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craniofacial

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What is the most common congenital limb deficiency?

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left terminal transradial

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When should fitting for a unilateral upper limb deficiency take place?

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When a child achieves sitting balance

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When should a child transition from a passive upper limb prosthesis to one that can grasp and release?

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When the child begins to walk and has an attention span > 5 minutes

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What is the Krukenberg procedure?

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creation of a prehensile surface for children with absent hands by separating the radius and ulna

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Which gross motor activity is more difficult with a transhumeral prosthesis than with a transradial?

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rolling over

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At what age range can a child use a body-powered hook?

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2 - 3

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At what age range can a child use a body-powered elbow?

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4 - 5

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What is the Vilkke procedure?

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attaching a toe to the residual limb to create a pincer grasp

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What is the most common lower limb deficiency?

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fibular longitudinal deficiency (fibular hemimelia)

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How often is fibular longitudinal deficiency bilateral?

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25% of the time

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What is the treatment of choice for a tibial deficiency?
knee disarticulation
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What is PFFD
proximal focal femoral deficiency where the femur is short and held in flexion, abduction, and external rotation
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What other deficiency is commonly associated with PFFD?
fibular deficiency (70 - 80% of the time)
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What is the typical treatment for PFFD?
Fusion on the femur and tibia to allow acceptance of an above-knee prosthesis
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When is a child with a lower-limb deficiency fit with a prosthesis?
When they are ready to pull to stand (9-10 months)
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When does the normal child establish a heel-toe gait pattern?j
2 years old
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When is a knee joint added to a child's prosthetic lower limb?
18 months
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What is the most common prosthetic foot given to children?
SACH
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When is a polycentric knee a good choice?
long residual limb with difficult to match knee centers
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About how often are prosthetic limbs replaced between 5 to 12 years old?
about every 2 years
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What is the most common cause of pediatric acquired amputation?
trauma (MVC, train)
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What is the most common cause of disease related amputation in children?
tumors (osteogenic and Ewing's sarcoma)
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Why is it important to retain the bony growth centers when performing a pediatric limb amputation?
To allow for continued growth and prevent distal bony overgrowth
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What is the most common complication after amputation in a child?
terminal overgrowth
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What is the most common site for terminal overgrowth after amputation?
humerus (terminal overgrowth is not funny)
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What are predictors of ability to use power mobility in a child?
cognitive skills of spatial relationships and problem solving
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What has been associated with increased likelihood of developing phantom pain after an acquired amputation in a child?
Older age, particularly over age 10
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What are two maternal factors linked to congenital limb deficiencies?
cigarette smoking and poorly controlled diabetes
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What are two advantages of the Van Nes rotationplasty?
proprioceptive control of the knee and ability to use reciprocating gait when climbing stairs
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What type of amputation is preferred in pediatrics?
through joint
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What can be done to prevent terminal overgrowth in a child if a through joint amputation is not possible?
stump capping
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What is the most common long bone deficiency?
longitudinal fibular deficiency
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What dictates surgical planning in fibular deficiency?
stability of the ankle and foot
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How many rays are needed for ankle and foot stability in a fibular deficiency?
3 or more
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When are foot ablation procedures preformed in a child with fibular deficiency who is a candidate?
when pulling to stand
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What are the surgical options in a child with a fibular deficiency and unstable ankle?
Syme and Boyd amputations
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What are the advantages of a Boyd amputation over a Syme?
heel pad stabilization, improved prosthetic suspension and weight bearing through distal end
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What is the disadvantage of a Boyd compared to a Syme?
longer time until prosthetic fitting (6-8 weeks)
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Deficiency of what bones warrant a genetic work-up?
radius and tibia
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When can the knee be preserved in a patient with a tibial deficiency?
When there is active quadriceps function
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What is the most common congenital limb deficiency that results in prosthetic or surgical complications?
PFFD
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What dictates surgical treatment options in PFFD?
femoral length and stability of lower extremity joints
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What are two treatments for phantom limb pain?
gabapentin and mirror therapy

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