ORTHOTICS - TRANSTIBIAL PROSTHETICS PT. 1 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH 100% RATED
CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED A+
What is a K level 3? abiliity or potential to traverse most environmental barriers, participate
in light jogging and hiking, utilization beyond simple locomotion
What is a K level 4? return to sports/serious running, high impact energy levels, athlete
What K level is a child in? 4
What are key components to LE prosthetics? socket, interface, suspension, pylon, feet
What is the most important aspect of LE prosthetics? socket
What are 2 socket designs? patellar tendon bearing, total surface bearing
What is the function of the PTB? aims to load the limb in areas that are pressure tolerant,
relieve pressure over bony prominences
Does a PTB require use of proximal WBing? no
Is PTB classified as total contact? yes due to no air pockets between limb and socket
CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED A+
What is a K level 3? abiliity or potential to traverse most environmental barriers, participate
in light jogging and hiking, utilization beyond simple locomotion
What is a K level 4? return to sports/serious running, high impact energy levels, athlete
What K level is a child in? 4
What are key components to LE prosthetics? socket, interface, suspension, pylon, feet
What is the most important aspect of LE prosthetics? socket
What are 2 socket designs? patellar tendon bearing, total surface bearing
What is the function of the PTB? aims to load the limb in areas that are pressure tolerant,
relieve pressure over bony prominences
Does a PTB require use of proximal WBing? no
Is PTB classified as total contact? yes due to no air pockets between limb and socket
