Prosthetics and Amputations
A 58-year-old man with diabetes underwent right transtibial amputation 8 weeks ago for non-healing foot ulcer with osteomyelitis. His wound has healed well and he is being fitted for his first definitive prosthesis. He is a community ambulator (K2 level) who wishes to walk around his house and local shops. The prosthetist discusses socket design options with the rehabilitation team. Regarding transtibial socket design:
Mark each as TRUE or FALSE
The patellar tendon bearing (PTB) socket distributes weight primarily through pressure-tolerant area...
Total surface bearing (TSB) sockets distribute load evenly across the entire residual limb surface u...
The tibial crest and fibular head are ideal weight-bearing areas in transtibial prosthetic sockets; ...
Suspension options for transtibial prostheses include: supracondylar cuff or strap, sleeve suspensio...
Socket fit problems manifest as: pistoning (inadequate suspension), skin breakdown (excessive pressu...
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Click T (True) or F (False) for each option