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hat are the measurements that should be taken when casting a TT prosthesis? -
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CORRECT ANSWER-Circumference every 2", starting 4 inches proximal to MPT
AP @ MPT and Popliteal Fossa
ML@ Femoral Condyles
Proximal ML above Femoral Condyles
Limb Length
Tibial Length
MPT to Floor
Shoe Size/Foot Length
hat history contents should be taken at the initial evaluation of a patient - CORRECT
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ANSWER-Cause of amputation and/date
Comorbidities
Any issues with contralateral limb or upper extremities
Current activities
Job duties
Goals
Home Environment
Use of Assistive devices
MMT/ROM
Thomas Test
Previous Prosthetic History
ive two advantages and disadvantage to a TSB socket - CORRECT
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ANSWER-Advantages: No need for reliefs or accentuated pressure, use of roll on liner
for increased cushion/reduction of shear forces
Disadvantages: May lose rotation control, patient must be able to don and clean liners
(hygenic)
, ive two advantages and disadvantage to a PTB socket - CORRECT
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ANSWER-Advantage: Use of pelite liner, low maintenance, rotational control
Disadvantage: Patient may not be able to tolerate pressures, may not control fatty limbs
ive two advantages and disadvantages to suction socket w/valve - CORRECT
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ANSWER-Advantages= greater proprioceptive feedback, less pistoning
Disadvantages: requires sleeve which adds bulk, sleeve can get holes which causes
failure in system
ive two advantages and disadvantages to roll on locking liner - CORRECT
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ANSWER-Advantages= audible confirmation of suspension, quick suspension (fewer
steps), all benefits of liner, good for low activity patients or those who need assistance
Disadvantages= Pistoning, requires hand dexterity to don, need to be replaced every 6
months
ive two advantages and disadvantages to pure sleeve suspension - CORRECT
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ANSWER-Advantages: Good auxiliary suspension, simple, can be cosmetically
appealing,
Disadvantages: adds an additional layer of material bulk behind knee, hot, quickly get
holes
ive two advantages and disadvantages to Roll on gel liner w/seal - CORRECT
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ANSWER-Advantages= greater surface area of contact that prevents pistoning, control
edema on distal end, no sleeve required allows for more knee flexion
Disadvantages: little tolerance for limb volume fluctuations, requires push valve that can
cut pants, requires more maintenance
ive two advantages and disadvantages to roll on gel liner w/ elevated vacuum -
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CORRECT ANSWER-Advantages: limb volume control, limb health, better
proprioception, increased control of socket
Disadvantages: expensive, higher risk of creating blisters if not fit properly, more exact
fit required
ive two advantages and disadvantages to supracondylar + Suprapatellar - CORRECT
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ANSWER-Pro: provides A/P stability, Provides M/L stability, limits recurvatum,
Con: Supra-patellar bar can be uncomfortable, can limit knee motion
hat is the attachment site of a supracondylar cuff strap - CORRECT ANSWER-12mm
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posterior to midline and 12 mm proximal to MTP(medial tibial plateu