Symes Flashcards
1
Q
symes
A
ankle disarticulation
2
Q
symes is
A
distal WBing
talus/calcaneus is removed
heel pad remaind
thin slice of tib
trim malleoli
3
Q
prosthesis fxn
A
compensate for length
suspension of prosthesis
compensate for lost foot and ankle
4
Q
socket types
A
window type
solid socket w/ insert
clam shell with cable
5
Q
window type –> socket type
A
medial opening/VAPC
6
Q
solid socket w/ insert –> socket type
A
compressible linger
7
Q
prosthetic characteristics
A
high socket walls
malleoli suspension
distal WBing
rocker bottom foot
8
Q
foot/ankle units
A
SACH
safe
carbon copy II
seattle light
flex foot
prosymes, (ottobock), Lo Rider (ottobock), flex symes (ossur)
