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Where is the control attachment strap located on a transradial figure of eight harness?
Answer
Along the distal scapular third, on the amputated side.
Smith, D. G., Michael, J. W., & Bowker, J. H. (2004, p. 133). Atlas of amputations and limb deficiencies: Surgical, Prosthetic, and Rehabilitation Principles. American Academy of Orthpaedic Surgeons.
When limited shoulder excursion is present, what are 3 options that can be used to lock and unlock the prosthetic shoulder joint?
Answer
1) Nudge Control
2) Linear Transducers
3) Touch Pads
Smith, D. G., Michael, J. W., & Bowker, J. H. (2004, p. 169, 252, 319-320). Atlas of amputations and limb deficiencies: Surgical, Prosthetic, and Rehabilitation Principles. American Academy of Orthpaedic Surgeons.
What surgical method is done to stabilize the biceps and triceps for a transhumeral amputation?
Answer
Myodesis
Smith, D. G., Michael, J. W., & Bowker, J. H. (2004, p. 24). Atlas of amputations and limb deficiencies: Surgical, Prosthetic, and Rehabilitation Principles. American Academy of Orthpaedic Surgeons.
What factors would lead a practitioner to consider use of a shoulder saddle harness for transradial amputee?
Answer
1) Brachial plexus complications
2) Heavy duty user, that is expected to continue to lift heavy objects.
Smith, D. G., Michael, J. W., & Bowker, J. H. (2004, p. 134). Atlas of amputations and limb deficiencies: Surgical, Prosthetic, and Rehabilitation Principles. American Academy of Orthpaedic Surgeons.
This biscapular motion allows the transradial fig. 8 harness user to operate the terminal device.
Answer
Biscapular Abduction
Smith, D. G., Michael, J. W., & Bowker, J. H. (2004, p. 133). Atlas of amputations and limb deficiencies: Surgical, Prosthetic, and Rehabilitation Principles. American Academy of Orthpaedic Surgeons.
What are 4 disadvantages of an elbow disarticulation?
Answer
$3)Generally requires external hinges
1) Thin skin along the epicondyles.
2)Length issues, eliminates use of a myoelectric elbow unit.
$3)Generally requires external hinges
4)Poor cosmesis
Smith, D. G., Michael, J. W., & Bowker, J. H. (2004, p. 244-249). Atlas of amputations and limb deficiencies: Surgical, Prosthetic, and Rehabilitation Principles. American Academy of Orthpaedic Surgeons.
A self suspending transradial socket allows this type of harness to be utilized.
Answer
Figure of 9 harness
Smith, D. G., Michael, J. W., & Bowker, J. H. (2004, p. 135). Atlas of amputations and limb deficiencies: Surgical, Prosthetic, and Rehabilitation Principles. American Academy of Orthpaedic Surgeons.
In regards to a transhumeral body powered prosthesis. Roughly, how much excursion is needed to both control the elbow and terminal device.
Answer
11.5cm
Smith, D. G., Michael, J. W., & Bowker, J. H. (2004, p. 247). Atlas of amputations and limb deficiencies: Surgical, Prosthetic, and Rehabilitation Principles. American Academy of Orthpaedic Surgeons.
What three muscles provide wrist flexion?
Answer
1) Flexor Carpi Radialis
2) Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
3) Palmaris Longus
Smith, D. G., Michael, J. W., & Bowker, J. H. (2004, p. 111). Atlas of amputations and limb deficiencies: Surgical, Prosthetic, and Rehabilitation Principles. American Academy of Orthpaedic Surgeons.
What is the primary motion for operating the terminal device, when using a transradial fig. 8 harness.
Answer
Flexion of the Glenohumeral joint.
-Biscapular abduction can also be used when is close to midline.
Smith, D. G., Michael, J. W., & Bowker, J. H. (2004, p. 133). Atlas of amputations and limb deficiencies: Surgical, Prosthetic, and Rehabilitation Principles. American Academy of Orthpaedic Surgeons.
Name the two types of step up hinges.
Answer
1) Sliding action
2) Geared joints
Smith, D. G., Michael, J. W., & Bowker, J. H. (2004, p. 126). Atlas of amputations and limb deficiencies: Surgical, Prosthetic, and Rehabilitation Principles. American Academy of Orthpaedic Surgeons.
On a transradial fig.8 harness, what function does the control attachment strap provide?
Answer
Provides function to the terminal device being used.
Smith, D. G., Michael, J. W., & Bowker, J. H. (2004, p. 133). Atlas of amputations and limb deficiencies: Surgical, Prosthetic, and Rehabilitation Principles. American Academy of Orthpaedic Surgeons.