Study Material Flashcards
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Transhumeral Cabling System
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Fair Lead
- Split Cable housing
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Transradial Cabling System
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Bowden
- Single Cable Housing
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Krukenberg Amputation
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- bilateral transradial amputations
- visually impaired
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament
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- back and forth motion of the knee
- posterior lateral distal femur to anterior medial proximal tibia
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Posterior Cruciate Ligament
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- posterior stabilizer of the knee
- anterolateral aspect of the medial femoral condyle to posterior aspect of tibial plateau
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Upper Prosthetic Limb Length
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Lateral epicondyle to thumb tip
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Figure of 9 Harness
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Terminal device activation only
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Figure of 8 Harness
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Suspension needed
Terminal device function
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Rigid Hinge: Single-Axis
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- protects RL from excessive torque loads
- extension stop prevents elbow hyperextension
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Wrist Shapes
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- Circular base more anatomical (WD or Long transradial)
- Oval base (mid length to short transradial)*
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Step Up Hinge
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- 2:1 ratio between forearm and residual limb
- requires 2x the force to fully operate
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Flail Arm Hinge
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- brachial plexus injury
- ROM is present, strength not present
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Flexible Hinges
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- medium to long TRs
- allow pronation/supination
- do not protect against torque
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Required excursion to fully open TD from fully closed position:
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2 inches
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UE Self-Suspending Sockets
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- prevent rotation by surrounding the medial and lateral epicondyles of the elbow
- northwestern, Otto bock, muenster
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Long Transradial Shape
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- ellipsoidal shape
- can prevent socket rotation
- screw-driver effect
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Short Transradial Shape
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- circular
- allows axial rotation
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UE Self-Suspension Styles
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- Supra-styloid (allows axial rotation)
- Supra-epicondylar (prevents axial rotation)
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Elbow disarticulation amputation
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- Humerus remains generally intact along with articular cartilage
- May include moderate contouring of the humeral condyles
- Soft tissue distally should be minimized for suspension/rotational control via humeral condyles
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RL Length for Elbow Disarticulation
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Max elbow discrepancy - 2 inches
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Transhumeral Shape
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- “D” shape in axilla
- Round in mid-humeral region
- Bulbous asymmetric shape at distal end
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Dual Control System
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Fair-Lead Split Housing (two-piece)
- Elbow flexion 2.5”
- Complete TD opening 2”
Elbow Lock cable
- 5/8”-3/4” excursion
- 2 lbs. force
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Forearm Lift Tab Jig Operation
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- closer to the elbow axis, more body power required, but cable excursion decreases
- farther away from the elbow axis, less body power required, but cable excursion increases
- initial placement: 3rd hole distal to the elbow axis on the bottom row
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Humeral Base Plate Placement
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- Middle of the humeral socket
- 50% or longer than the anatomical length
- Distal end of inner socket
- shorter than 50% of anatomical length
*Minimizes “adduction” torques on the px
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Transhumeral Control Motion Sequence
- flex elbow to desired ROM
| - lock elbow shoulder: depression, extension, and abduction
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Carlyle Index (Bilateral Arm Amputee)
- Upper-arm px length = height (in) x 0.19
| - Forearm px length = height (in) x 0.21
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Forearm Lift Assist
- placed on the medial side to allow patient adjustment
| - ideal for short ?? and shoulder disarticulations due to limited force generation secondary to weakening or pain
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Excursion Amplifier
- 2x the force input generates 2x the excursion
| - mount to posterior brim of socket
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Shoulder Disarticulation/IST Disadvantages
- pressure sensitive
- excursion generation
- balance (arm ~ 4.9% of body weight)
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Knee Joint
Polycentric hinge - rolling and sliding action
- Med Roll: first 10-15 degrees
- Lat Roll: roll for 20 degrees
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Screw-Home Mechanism
Tibia
- internal rotation during knee flexion
- external rotation during knee extension
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KAFO Clearance Guidelines
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Perineum (30 mm or ~ 1")
Knee
- Medial: 6 mm
- Lateral: 3 mm
- Drop Locks: 3 mm
Ankle (Ht.: Apex of lateral malleolus)
- Medial: 6 mm
- Lateral: 5 mm
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Cervical Vertebrae Characteristics
- Transverse foramen present for blood supply
- Vertebral foramen is large and triangular
- C3-C6 have bifid spinous processes
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Thoracic Vertebrae Characteristics
- Spinous process is spine like and is close to vertical
| - Body is heart shaped
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Lumbar Vertebrae Characteristics
- Spinous process is large, oblong and horizontal
- Vertebral foreman is small and triangular
- Body is kidney-shaped and longer transversely
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Intertransverse Ligament
- Connect transverse processes
| - Assist in controlling lateral bending
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Spondylolysis
Bony defect at the pars interarticularis, which may be unilateral or bilateral.
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Spondylolisthesis
Forward slippage of one vertebrae upon the other. (L5)
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Jefferson's Fracture (Diving Accident)
- 4 part burst fracture of Atlas (C1)
| - axial compression, hyperextension
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Odontoid Fracture
- Type I Avulsion of alar lig. off one side of tip of dens.
- Rigid Collar
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Type II (most common) Fx through base of odontoid via hyper flex or ext
- Halo
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Type III FX extends through body of C2
- Halo
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Hangman's Fracture
- Fx of pars interarticularis of C2
| - Forceful extension of extended neck
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Chance Fracture
- "seatbelt" injury mechanism
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Spinal Orthosis Selection: T7-L3
TLSO Corset - Custom TLSO
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Spinal Orthosis Selection: L1-L3
LSO Corset - Custom LSO
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Spinal Orthosis Selection: L4-S1
LSO Corset - LSO Fracture Cast w/ Spica
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Adams Forward Bending Test
- Spinous process rotate to the curve's concavity, vertebral bodies to the convexity.
- Thoracic: Rib prominence
- Lumbar: Paraspinal prominence
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Scheuermann's Kyphosis
- interruption of endochondral ossification, leading to anterior wedging and increased kyphosis
- typical presentation around ages 10 to 12
- marked increase kyphosis upon forward bending
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Zig Zag Deformity
- Radial deviation
| - Rheumatoid arthritis
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Buerger's Disease
- Acute inflammation and thrombosis (clotting) of arteries and veins
- Affects the hands and feet
- 20-40 y. o. male cigarette smokers
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Syme PTB Mod. Location
Lower than TB
| - Heel off forces are on the patellar tendon instead of the on the crest of the tibia.
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Anterior - Posterior
| TB PTB Socket Forces
- popliteal
| - distal tibia
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Medial - Lateral
| TB PTB Socket Forces
- medial tibial flare
| - distal lateral socket
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Adduction
| TB Prosthetic Alignment
- distal medial increase
| - varus knee
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Abduction
| TB Prosthetic Alignment
- distal lateral increase
| - valgus knee
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Px Joint and Corset Goals
- redistribute some residuum pressure on to thigh
- increase ML knee stability
- prevent genu recurvatum
- suspension (waste belt and fork strap)
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TB Px Joint Attachment
- 2.25" proximal to MPT
| - Socket midline
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TB Px Corset Clearance
- 1" clearance between distal posterior aspect of the corset relative to the socket while sitting at 90 degrees
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TB Endoskeletal Construction
Indications
- need for interchangeability of components
Advantages
- alignment adjustability after fabrication
Disadvantages
- requires more maintenance
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TB Exoskeletal Construction
Indications
- appropriate for virtually all def. BK prostheses whether usage will be light or heavy duty
Advantages
- easy to keep clean
Disadvantages
- alignment is not adjustable without major fabrication
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PTB Socket w/ Soft Liner
Advantages
- soft protective socket interference
- appropriate for the majority of residual limbs
Disadvantages
- not as hygienic as a hard socket
- increases bulk around the knee
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PTB Hard Socket
Advantages
- less bulky at the knee than with an insert
- easy to keep clean
Disadvantages
- requires precision in casting and modification
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Supracondylar Cuff Placement Location
- 12 mm proximal to MPT
| - 12 mm posterior to a vertical line bisecting the A/P of the socket
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Knee Disartic Advantages
- long lever arm and preserved musculature
| - more balanced musculature
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Quadrilateral Socket: Medial Wall
- pressure on adductors
- contain medial tissues
- line of progression
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Quadrilateral Socket: Anterior Wall
- surface over which to distribute anterior forces
| - Scarpa's bulge
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Quadrilateral Socket: Posterior Wall
- height refers to height from floor to ischial level
| - 5-11 degree shape
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Ischial Containment Principles: STML
Soft Tissue M/L
| - derived from table based on circumferential measurement at 1" level
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Ischial Containment Principles: Medial Wall Containment
- angled to match ischial-ramus angle
| - prevents medial migration of ischium in socket
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Ischium Location
Quadrilateral
- on brim
Ischial Containment
- in socket
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TF Knee Center Alignment
Single Axis Knee
- 1/4" posterior to T-A line
- posterior to the T-A line, depends on type
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Normal Step Length
Foot reaches 15 degrees behind vertical line originating at the hip.
- 3 degrees pelvic rotation (lordosis)
- 5 degrees hip extension
- 7 knee flexion
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TF Hip Contracture
Add the amount of contracture to the 5 degrees of socket flexion needed for normal step length
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Hip Disarticulation
Disarticulation at femoral head/acetabulum
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HD Advantages
- ischial tuberosity is retained, will tolerate loading well
- balance and comfort for sitting is better than the hemipelvectomy
- ilium is retained - suspension, rotational control, pressure tolerant region
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Transpelvic Management
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Amputation at junction of sacrum/ilium
Other Names
- hemipelvectomy
- hindquarter amputation
- transiliac
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Transpelvic Issues "Advantages"
- retains bowel, bladder, and sexual function
- life-saving procedure
- good px rehab among young patients
- pregnancy and successful delivery still possible
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Transpelvic Issues "Disadvantages"
- weight bearing of IT is lost
- suspension and rotational control are much more difficult to achieve
- energy expenditure 200% of normal ambulation
- usually require crutches and cane for ambulation
- scoliotic changes may result over time
- more prone to postoperative infections
- issues with hygiene due to defecation and urination control
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Scarpas Triangle
- inguinal ligament superiorly
- adductor longus medially
- sartorius laterally
