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Which category of mechanical knee units incorporates a graduated braking mechanism to prevent unwanted knee flexion?

A patient returns to your clinic after complaining of pressure on his/her patella for 2 weeks after receiving their temporary prosthesis. What is most likely the problem?

A TF patient is seen in the clinic who exhibits lateral/proximal loss of contact in stance. Upon prosthetic fit examination, it is noted the lateral wall is superior to the greater trochanter, the anterior wall contours to the adductor longus tendon, the posterior socket does not encompass the ischial tuberosity, the medial wall is located 65mm inferior to the perineum. What do you attribute to the cause of this deviation:

During TF evaluation, what measurement is taken with the axis of the goniometer on the trochanter, stationary arm on the femur, and movement arm proximal to the trochanter on the pelvis, in the coronal plane?

If the pylon leans laterally what might be a cause?

A person that has the ability or potential for single speed ambulation with the ability to traverse low level environmental barriers such as curbs, stairs or uneven surfaces is considered which functional level?

A prosthetic step is measured from __________.

In a  hip disarticulation prostheses, suspension is maintained primarily with what?

What is a disadvantage of using a rigid non-removable post-operative dressing?

What is contraindication for suction suspension?