What is the primary purpose of fabric socks in lower extremity prosthetics?
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What is the primary benefit of performing scar mobilization…
What is the primary benefit of performing scar mobilization for a patient with a residual limb?
What is the primary purpose of elastic wraps or limb shrinke…
What is the primary purpose of elastic wraps or limb shrinker socks post-amputation?
A patient with a recent transtibial amputation is using a 3-…
A patient with a recent transtibial amputation is using a 3-ply wool sock but notices significant volume fluctuations throughout the day. What should be your first course of action?
Which of the following is true about shorter residual limbs?
Which of the following is true about shorter residual limbs?
Scenario:You are working with a patient who has recently und…
Scenario:You are working with a patient who has recently undergone a transtibial amputation due to complications from peripheral vascular disease. As part of the rehabilitation process, you are closely monitoring the patient’s intact limb for any signs of vascular issues. During a follow-up session, you notice changes in the patient’s skin that may indicate vascular concerns. Question:Which of the following is a critical sign of vascular issues that you, as the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), should monitor in this patient?
A 19-year-old male is admitted after a motorcycle accident t…
A 19-year-old male is admitted after a motorcycle accident that resulted in the need for an above-knee amputation. What type of rehabilitation might this patient benefit from to restore mobility?
A patient with a recent transtibial amputation (TTA) is expe…
A patient with a recent transtibial amputation (TTA) is experiencing residual limb pain and mild phantom limb sensations. As the PTA, how should you proceed?
A 62-year-old patient with a history of diabetes and periphe…
A 62-year-old patient with a history of diabetes and peripheral vascular disease undergoes a below-knee amputation due to complications. What is the leading cause of amputations, and why?
What is the key feature of a SACH foot?
What is the key feature of a SACH foot?