Suspension Types TF Flashcards
(16 cards)
1
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Skin Fit Suction
About
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- one way valve
- sof tissue compresses
2
Q
Skin Fit Suction
Advantages
A
- least amount of pistoning
- better proprioception
- feels lighter
3
Q
Skin Fit Suction
Disadvantages
A
- difficult to don
- hot
- requires consistant RL volume
4
Q
Skin Fit Suction
Indications
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- stable RL volume
- good skin
- upper limb function
5
Q
Lanyard Liner
Advantages
A
- effective suspension
- easy to don
- volume change
- reduved shear force
6
Q
Lanyard Liner
Disadvantages
A
- less rotational control
- adds bulk, weight, cost
7
Q
Lanyard LIner
Indications
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- Most patients
- easier to don than hard socket
8
Q
Lanyard LIner
Contraindications
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- skin reactions
- distal skin traction
9
Q
Straps: Belt
Indications
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- common auxillary suspension
- aid in rotational control
- may improve adduction
10
Q
Straps: Belt
Contraindications
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- increases donning time
- encircles waist, invonvenient
11
Q
Suspenders
indications
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- satisfied previous wearers
- nothign else works
- must reduce forces around pelvis
12
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13
Q
Suspenders
Contraindications
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- cumbersome
14
Q
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14
Q
Hip JOint and Pelvic band
indications
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- maximum ML control
- weak abductors
- very short RL
15
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Hip Joint Pelvic Band
Cautions/limits
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- bulky
- restricts ab/adduction
- creates pistoning in swing
