Unit 11 Amputation

Question 1

Name are the 4 types of LE amputations

Answer 1

1. BKA
2. AKA
3. Rotationalplasty
4. Hemi-pelv-ectomy

Question 2

What is another name for BKA?

Answer 2

Transtibial

Question 3

What is another name for AKA?

Answer 3

Transfemoral

Question 4

What are the 4 types of UE amputations

Answer 4

1. BEA
2. AEA
3. Wrist Articulation
4. Fore-quarter Ampulation

Question 5

What is another name for BEA?

Answer 5

Transradial

Question 6

What is another name for AEA?

Answer 6

Transhumeral

Question 7

What is the most common amputation for the upper extremities?

Answer 7

BEA

Reason:Trauma 21-50

Question 8

What is the most common amputation for the lower extremities?

Answer 8

BKA

Reason: Vascular Disease 51-80

Question 9

Name the causes for LE amputations

Answer 9

1. Trauma
2. Elective
3. Oncology
4. Disease
5. Congenital

Question 10

Name 5 types of trauma

Answer 10

1. MVA
2. Motorbike
3. Lawn Mower.
4. Punishments
5. Land Mines

Question 11

What are the complications from an amputation.

Answer 11

1. Infection.
2. Swelling of the limb
3. Contractures
4. Phantom pain.
5. Falls

Question 12

How is Phantom pain described + how can it help with rehab?

Answer 12

• Sharp, aching, itchy, burning + stabbing.

It can help aid the clients adaptation their prosthesis so that they can experience proprioception.

Question 13

What is the role of an RA in acute care?!

Answer 13

1. Understand the reason for the amputation
2. Be aware of potential falls.
3. Assist with treatment regime:
   * Swelling control: Tensor wrapping
   * Mob: Bed/walking
   * Ex: ROM
   * Education on safe healing of wound.