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29. What is the gel liner used for in transtibial and transfemoral amputees?

28. What are common modes of suspension of the prosthesis in a transfemoral amputation?

60) What is the ambulatory potential for individuals following unilateral hip disarticulation?

1. What statement is accurate regarding the epidemiology of lower extremity amputations?

30. What is the most functional intervention plan when seeing someone in the hospital who is status post lower limb amputation? They are medically stable and cleared for PT evaluation.

A physical therapist witnesses their patient fall as they enter the building. The patient fell onto their outstretched hand. There is no visable blood or gross bony abnormality upon observation. The patient reports “I’m fine, just embarassed”, and gets up to a nearby chair independently. Once sitting, they complain that their wrist hurts. Which of the following physical therapist actions is the most appropriate next step?  

Describe anything else you would like to do with this patient (testing, questioning, processes etc.) that would make you more confident in a return to work recommendation.  Provide this in a list/bulleted format with brief reasoning after each bullet. Example: Job description information: obtaining this would ensure I understood the full work requirements

How do you plan to revise Essay 1?  What strategies will you use, and what areas do you think you should focus on the most as you revise?

What are the three most important ideas that you learned in this chapter?  Explain why you rate these three as the most important.  

What will happen if you do not complete the process work for each essay?