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37) A patient with a transfemoral amputation reports discomfort during the stance phase of gait on her residual limb. The medial wall of her prosthesis is too high. What type of gait deviation is the patient likely to demonstrate to avoid discomfort?

21.  A patient with multiple comorbidities is two months status post transtibial amputation and determined to be at a Functional K Level 1. What type of prosthetic foot would be most appropriate and available for this functional level?

61) The video below shows an example of what feature of the prosthetic knee?

44.  A person who demonstrates a semi-circular swing phase, with a virtually normal base of support during the beginning and end of swing phase, is demonstrating what gait abnormality?

12. Which level of lower extremity amputation preserves the most tissue?

36. A patient with a lower extremity amputation who uses a prosthetic limb reports recent difficulty with ambulation. Which of the following are common issues the physical therapist should screen for?

58) What type of device is shown here? 

24. Which of the following best outlines the primary priorities of physical therapy intervention during the early postoperative phase of rehabilitation after limb amputation?

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?