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Flashcards in Misc Amputation Considerations Deck (17)
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1
Q

Most common cause of forequarter and shoulder disarticulation

A

Malignancy

2
Q

UE amputation commonly seen with severe electrical injuries

A

Shoulder disarticulation

3
Q

Most common level of UE amputation

A

Transradial

4
Q

Second most common UE amputation

A

Transhumeral

5
Q

This UE amputation allows for self-suspending socket

A

Elbow disarticulation

6
Q

Most common cause for hip disarticulation/hemipelvectomy

A

Malignancy

7
Q

With hemipelvectomy or hip disarticulation, what a major difficulty?

A

Doesn’t allow for activation of the prosthesis through a residual limb

Prosthetic limb advancement initiated through pelvic motion

8
Q

This type of LE amputation runs the risk of dog ears which must be reduce for proper fit

A

Syme’s amputation

9
Q

With transmetatarsal and Chopart’s amputations, what type of deformity is commonly seen?

A

Equinus deformity

10
Q

Functional outcome measures for amputees

A

Amputee mobility predictor (AMPPRO)

L-test

11
Q

Patient-based outcome measures for amputees

A

Prosthesis evaluation questionnaire (PEQ)
orthotics prosthetics user survey (OPUS)
Trinity amputation and prosthesis experience scales-revised (TAPES-R)

12
Q

Secure wraps with

A

Tape

13
Q

Wrap size for UE amputations

A

2-4 inch wrap

14
Q

Wrap size for transtibial amputations

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3-4 inch wrap

15
Q

Wrap size for transfemoral amputations

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6 inch

16
Q

Wrap anchoring: transtibial

A

Above the knee

17
Q

Wrap anchoring: transfemoral

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Around pelvis