2 main functions of a harness system - suspension and function 3 Essential components of vacuum set up - 1-Vacuum pump, 2-Surge tank, 3-Evacuation hoses Above elbow amputation/ Transhumeral - Between shoulder and elbow Above knee amputation/ transfemoral - Between hip joint and knee joint Below elb...
2 main functions of a harness system - suspension and function
3 Essential components of vacuum set up - 1-Vacuum pump, 2-Surge tank, 3-Evacuation hoses
Above elbow amputation/ Transhumeral - Between shoulder and elbow
Above knee amputation/ transfemoral - Between hip joint and knee joint
Below elbow amputation/ Transradial - Between wrist and elbow
Below knee amputation/ transitibial - between knee joint and the ankle
Carbon Tensile Strength - 800ksi
Co-poly oven temp & uses - 325F, used for upper extremity orthotics and lower extremity
prosthetics
Endoskeletal - Structural strength from the inside
EX. Humans are endoskeletal because of bone structure inside
EX 2. In prosthetics the pylon and adapters
Exoskeletal - Strength from outside
, Ex. In prosthetics, a leg with hard laminated outer shell and hollow inside
Fiberglass Density - 2.56g
Fiberglass Tensile Strength - 620ksi
Hip disarticulation - amputation through hip joint; pelvis intact, no bone cut
In this type of aignment, adjustments are based on observation of the amputee's gait and
communication with the amputee - Dynamic alignment
In this type of alignment, the components are adjusted while the amputee is wearing the
prosthesis under static weight bearing (standing) - Static alignment
In which activity level does the patient have potential for ambulation and can cross lower level
environmental barriers (curbs or stairs)? - K2
In which activity level does the patient have potential for ambulation beyond basic walking (high
impact, athletes, children)? - K4
In which activity level does the patient have potential for ambulation with variable cadence and
requires a prosthesis for activities beyond walking? - K3
In which activity level does the patient have the potential to use a prosthesis to walk on level
surfaces at a fixed cadence? - K1
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