Term
| Name the top 3 causes for UE amputations |
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Definition
Trauma
Congenital limb anomaly
Tumor |
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Term
| Name 5 aspects of post surgical management. |
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Definition
-Achieve wound healing
-Reduce pain
-Maintain mobility of all proximal joints
-Enable pt to achieve max independence
-Address emotional aspects of amputation |
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Term
| Name 5 suspension methods |
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Definition
1. Harness systems, in which straps hold the prosthesis to the body
2. Contouring of the socket around the wearer's remaining body anatomy (self-suspending)
3. Suction
4. Silicone liners with locking mechanisms
5. External suspension sleeves |
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Term
| Name 2 sources of power for UE prosthetics |
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Definition
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Term
| What is another term for battery powered? |
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Definition
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Term
| Done via cables with muscle movement |
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Definition
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Term
| This type of prosthetic also includes finger movements |
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Definition
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Term
| Can a person walk with no assistive devices with a below the knee bilateral amputations? |
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Definition
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Term
| Can a person walk with no assistive devices with a above the knee bilateral amputations? |
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Definition
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Term
| Can a person walk with no assistive devices with a bilateral hip disarticulation |
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