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1
Q

in a Chopard amputation…

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all the tarsal bones are removed, only talus and calcaneus left

2
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in a Lisfranc amputation…

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all the metatarsals are removed

3
Q

which amputation has a larger base of support Chopart or Lisfranc

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Lisfranc, keeps tarsals

4
Q
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transmetatarsal amputation

longer BOS

5
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primary goal of prosthesis in partial foot amputation

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  • prevent skin breakdown
  • relieve or redistribute pressure
6
Q
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  • Ankle Disarticulation
  • AKA Syme’s Amputation
  • Allows for a distal weight bearing bone
7
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  • Knee Disarticulation
8
Q

In a knee disarticulation patient the prosthetic joint is located

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distal to the anatomical joint line

9
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  • hip amputation
  • rare <2% in US
  • most patients prefer to use crutches
10
Q

how is swing initiated with a hip prosthesis?

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  • With posterior pelvic tilt and through spring loaded hip
  • Rate and excursion controlled by prosthetic
11
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Translumbar amputation

12
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Bilateral Amputation

13
Q

“stubbies” for bilateral amputee

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