PROSTHETIC CPM CERTIFICATION EXAM
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ Clues: Upper extremity terminal device opening with elbow flexion.
Answer: Problem: EFA too proximal
Solution: move EFA distal
◉ Clues: Upper extremity terminal device will not open all the way.
Answer: Problem: housing is impacting, crosspoint incorrect location,
CAS too loose
Solution: check housing, move crosspoint distal to C7 and slightly to
sound side, tighten CAS
◉ Clues: TF pain and redness on lateral distal femur. Answer: Problem:
lack of ML stability in the socket
Solution: ensure ischial containment, pad just proximal to distal lateral
femur, adduct socket slightly
◉ Clues: Symes pain on medial/lateral malleolus. Answer: Problem: too
much pressure? Not in socket all the way?
, Solution: Make sure malleoli are reaching the appropriate reliefs, relieve
area if necessary
◉ Clues: Transtibial pain/redness on distal end, distal patella, and fib
head. Answer: Problem: bottoming out
Solution: add sock(s)
◉ Clues: Knee disarticulation using excessive amount of socks. Answer:
Problem: Volume too large?
Solution: pad socket
◉ Clues: Anterior proximal redness. Answer: Problem: excessive
pressure anterior/proximal
Solution: socket too extended (dynamic) flex socket
◉ Clues: Anterior distal pressure. Answer: Problem: too much pressure
Solution: pretibial pads, extend socket
◉ Clues: Lateral distal pressure. Answer: Problem: Foot too inset
Solution: outset foot
◉ Clues: Symes pediatric redness on malleoli after growth spurt.
Answer: Problem: increased pressure due to growth
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ Clues: Upper extremity terminal device opening with elbow flexion.
Answer: Problem: EFA too proximal
Solution: move EFA distal
◉ Clues: Upper extremity terminal device will not open all the way.
Answer: Problem: housing is impacting, crosspoint incorrect location,
CAS too loose
Solution: check housing, move crosspoint distal to C7 and slightly to
sound side, tighten CAS
◉ Clues: TF pain and redness on lateral distal femur. Answer: Problem:
lack of ML stability in the socket
Solution: ensure ischial containment, pad just proximal to distal lateral
femur, adduct socket slightly
◉ Clues: Symes pain on medial/lateral malleolus. Answer: Problem: too
much pressure? Not in socket all the way?
, Solution: Make sure malleoli are reaching the appropriate reliefs, relieve
area if necessary
◉ Clues: Transtibial pain/redness on distal end, distal patella, and fib
head. Answer: Problem: bottoming out
Solution: add sock(s)
◉ Clues: Knee disarticulation using excessive amount of socks. Answer:
Problem: Volume too large?
Solution: pad socket
◉ Clues: Anterior proximal redness. Answer: Problem: excessive
pressure anterior/proximal
Solution: socket too extended (dynamic) flex socket
◉ Clues: Anterior distal pressure. Answer: Problem: too much pressure
Solution: pretibial pads, extend socket
◉ Clues: Lateral distal pressure. Answer: Problem: Foot too inset
Solution: outset foot
◉ Clues: Symes pediatric redness on malleoli after growth spurt.
Answer: Problem: increased pressure due to growth
