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what are some causes of amputations? (3)
(1)congential limb defects (2)acquired secondary to trauma (3)acquired seocondary to a disease process
what are some secondary ways that amputations can be caused by? (7)
(1)gun shot (2)car accident (3)burns (4)frostbite (5)diabetes (6)PVD (7)renal faliure
what are some types of UE amputations? (7)
(1)forequarter (2)shoulder disarticulation (3)AE (4)BE (5)wrist disarticulation (6)transcarpal (7)partial hand
what does AE stand for?
above the elbow
what does BE stand for?
below the elbow
what are some types of LE amputations? (10)
(1)interpelevicabdominal (2)hip disarticulation (3)AKA (4)knee (5)disarticulation (6)BKA (7)ankle disarticulation (8)syme's (9)chopart's (10)great toe amputation
what does AKA stand for?
above the knee amputation
what does BKA stand for?
below the knee amputation
the stump is also called (1)
residual limb
(1)is also called residual limb
stump
how might the client w an amputation appear after surgury? (4)
they might have (1)gauze bandage (3)dressing (4)immediate postperative prothesis
what are some complications for an amputation? (6)
(1)slow healing (2)infection (3)pain (4)phantom sensation (5)phantom pain (6)deformities
what is phantom sensation?
when feel limb such as wiggling toes
what is the differ btwn phantom sensation and pain?
(1)phantom sensation-can still feel limb such as wiggling toes (2)phantom pain-pain
People w burns or amputations tend to go into a (1)
position of comfort
T or F
prothestic devices are not expensive
false
T or F
prothestic devices have a high rejection rate
true
why do prosthesis devices have a high rejection rate? (4)
(1)compensation-using one hand or ambulation aides (2)not comfortable (3)poorly made (4)lack of training
what are some ways to reduce the rejection rate of a prothessis? (5)
(1)early intervention (2)team approach (3)patient directed prothestic training (4)pt education (5)patient monitoring and follow up
t or f
the sooner they use the prothesis after loosing the limb the lower the chance of rejection
true
the sooner they (1)after loosing their limb, the lower the chance of rejection
use the prothesis
what are some pre-prosthetic goals? (8)
(1)residual limb skrinkage and shaping by wearing the stump skriner or using a firgue-8 wrap (2)wound healing and skin hygiene (3)desensitization...get used to missing limb can do this by light to deep touch pressure, soft to hard, smooth to abrasive, tapping and vibration, and theraband (4)increase ROM to prevent or reduce contractures (6)increase strength in residual limb using a theraband, wrist weights, and pulleys and site idenficiation for myo-electric (7)independence in ADL and IADL using adaptive equipment, one handed techniques, and modified ambulation (8)psychological issues
what are (2)ways to shape the limb so that it will fit the prosthesis?
(1)use firgue 8 banadage (2)stump shrinker
why does the resdiual limb have to be reshaped?
to fit in the socket of the prothesis
Contractures result from a person going to a (1)
position of comfort
NAME
this results from the person going into a position of comfort
contracture
what are some prosthetic options? (5)
(1)passive prosthesis (2)passive prosthesis (3)external powered (4)hyprid (5)no prothesis at all
if the person chooses not to get a prothesis is bc they have already learned how to (1)
compensate
describe the passive prothesis?
is strictly cosmetitc
NAME
this prothesis is strictly comsetic
passive prothesis
describe the cable activated prothesis?
is body powered
NAME
this prothesis is body powerd
activated prothesis
Describe the external powered prothesis?
is myo-electric
describe the hybrid prothesis?
is body powered and myo-electic
what are some examples of AT people may need w a amputations? (4)
(1)walker (2)bath tub bench (3)crutchs (4)stump board (5)reacher for pants
what is one big problem w someone w amputations?
balance
what is the big toes used for?
balance
what is hip gait?
when you cannot feel your prothestic foot touch the ground...so the person circumated the food instead-putting all their pressure on the good limb
NAME
this is when you cannot feel your prothestic foot touch the ground...so the person circumated the food instead-putting all their pressure on the good limb
hip gait
what is the step-two gait?
is when the person only move their prothestic foot half way
NAME
this is when the person only moves their prothestitic limb only half a step
step-two gait
what are some prostehtic considerations? (6)
(1)funding (2)level of amputation (geographic location) (3)shape of the stump-cone vs dog eared and available site for mm training (4)roles (family,vocational, and community (5)cognition (6)psyhosocial (coesmesis/motivation)
what kind of shape do you want the limb to be in for a prothesis?
cone shape to fit the prothesis
The residual limb needs to be in a (1)shape vs (2)
(1)cone vs (2)dog eared
after sugury, w.out wrapping or stump limb, the residual limb will assume a (1)shape
dog eared
what are some advantage of a passive prosthesis? (5)
(1)body image (2)does not weight much (2)does not require as mch harnessing (4)requires limited training (5)decreased cost
what are some disadvantages to a passive prothesis?
(1)no prehension (2)can aide w gross bilateral activites
what are some options w the passive prothesis? (2)
(1)embeddded colors vs surface application (2)silcone material
what are some advantages of the body powered prosthesis? (5)
(1)less expensive (2)heavy duty construction and function (3)proprioception--feedback through joints and harnesses (4)generally lighter weight (5)reduced maintance costs
what are some body powered prosthesis disadvantages? (5)
(1)low grip strength (2)functional ROM (3)restrictive and uncomfortable harness (4)cosmesis (5)restrictive overhead functions
describe the parts of the body powered protehsis? (2)
usally has a firgue 8 harness and cable (2)hooks are used for griping etc
describe how the body powered prothesis works? (4)
(1)scapulat abduction to provide to tension for the firgue 8 harness (2)chest expansion used when firgue 8 cannot be used (3)shoulder depression, extension, and abduction-required to lock the elbow (4)humeral flexion-allows terminal device to open
t or f
the higher the ampuation the les s chance that a prosthesis will work
true
what are some types to the external powered prosthesis? (2)
(1)myo-electric (single or dual site (2)switch using a rocker, pull, or push
what are some externally powered advantages(4)
(1)increased ROM except upper ROM(2)cosmesis (3)grip force btwn 20-42 (4)limited harness system or eliminating hraness for comfort
what are some disadvantages of a externally powered prosthesis?
(1)costs (2)weight (3)maintenance costs (4)battery (5)environment susceptibiltiy
t or F
costs of an electric prosthesis can exceeed 100,000
true
40,00 persons loose their limb a yr w (1)loosing thier hand or arm
30%
the chance is greater that someone will loose thier arm or leg?
leg
even w the body powered prosthesis, the cleint will still have trouble w (1)ROM
upper
what are some advantages of the hybrid prosthesis?(3)
(1)combo of body powered and eletrically powered components (2)optimze functional performance (3)unique (
you have to remove a client 2 wool socks at noon. why would you need to do this?
bc of swelling
when training to use the hook or regular prosthesis, what kind of activities should you start w and why? --functional or non functional?
non functional-such as picking up cones bc they will get fustrated easily w self
what are some parts to the prosthetic training ? (4)
(1)orientation to the prosthesis such as the basic components (2)indepedence w don/doffing socks--come up a sock schedule (ex wear sock 15-30 min 3x a day advancing by 30 min incrimindents) (3)care of residual limb such as wearing stumb shrinker or elastic bandage (4)opening and closing the prosthetic hand
if you are working on training the person to open and close the prosthetic hand how would you proceed w treatment? (7)
start w (1)opening and closing for nonfunctional objects (2)arm placement levels (3)placing objects in terminal device and controling the tension needed to hold object (4)repositioning object in the TD (5)movement of the object (combined movements (6)functional movements such as grasping a object and moving to another location and different sizes (7)bilateral integration w ADL and IADLs
write a long term and (4)short term goals for the client below:

Tom is a LE amputee below the knee. He jst got out of surgury 2 days ago is in gauze and dressing and 64 yrs old

NOTE-list problems first (5)
(1)problems-
a)knee wants to flex, hip add, b)slow healing
c)high rejection rate
d)depression
e)eval cognitive
f)sensory disturbance
g)phantom limb and pain
h)edema
i)mobility
j)edema
k)transfers
l)balance,
m)endruance
n)bed mobility

(2)LRG=pt will be able to I w LE dressing for 2 wks
-pt will restate parts/fuction of the prostehtic device (3 days)
-pt will be able to I don/doff prosthesis (1 week)
-pt will require min assist w dressing (2 weeks)
(3)above could also be for bathing
(4)LTG-pt will transfer bed to wheel w.stand by assitance and use adaptive equipment (2 weeks)
-pt will demonstrate dynamic sitting on EOB for 5 mins such as crossing midline
-pt will be I w bed mobility
-pt will increase UE strength by using 2 reps 2x sets w theraband
(4)pt will tolerate LE splint for knee extension for 2 hrs off daily and wear all night
how would you start w bed mobility?
work on going from supine to sitting then standing w
Why would you need to keep someone leg extended when in wheelchair?
if position of comfort is flexion...in a wheel chair the leg is always in hip flex and knees bent
the interpelivabdominal amputation is also called (1)
hemicorpectomy
(1)is also called the hemicorpectomy
interpelivabdominal amputation
w. a BE amputation what are some limitatiosn and contractures you may see?
(1)Limited-rotation, abduction, extension, adduction, and retraction of the scapula, and shoulder-external rotation, flex, abduction
w. a AE amputation, what are some limitations and contractures you may see?
Limited-external rotation,flexion
Have rounded shoulder and want to stay in flexion and internal rotation
w a BKA what are some limitations and contractures you may see?
(1)watch for knee flex (2)limited ext, add, internal rotation
what are some contrcatures and limitations you may see w a AKA?
(1)hip flex, add, and internal rotation (2)limited0 abd, extension and external rotation
what is the Medicare llevel?
more subjective measures how much the caregiver has to help the client
NAME
this assessment is more subjective and measures how much the caregiver has to help the client
Medicare leve
what are some limitations and position of comforts you would expect w someone w a BE amputation?
(1)position of comfort-elbow: flexion, supination
shoulder: adduction, internal rotation, extension
scapula: protraction
(2)limitations-elbow: extension, pronation
shoulder: abduction, external rotation, flexion
scapula: retraction
what are some limitations and position of comforts you would expect w someone w a AE amputation?
(1)position of comfort-shoulder: add, int rot, exten
scapula: protract
(2)limitations-shoulder: abd, exter rot, flex
scapula: retract
what are some limitations and position of comforts you would expect w someone w a BKA?
(1)position of comfort-knee: flexion
hip: flexion, adduction, internal rotation
(2)limitations-knee: extension
hip: extension, abduction, external rotation
what are some limitations and position of comforts you would expect w someone w a aka?
(1)position of comfort-hip: flex, add, int rot
(2)limitations-hip: exten, abd, extern rot
what does FIM stand for?
functional indepdence measure
what is the FIM?
measures how much the CLIENT does during the activity
NAME
this assessment measures how much the client does during the activity
FIM
what is the differ btwn the FIM and the Medicare levels?
(1)FIM-measures how much the client does (2)Medicare-levels measures how much the caregiver does for the client during the activity
T or F
the FIMs can be universal
true
the FIM scale ranges from (1)to (2)
(1)7 (2)total assistance
describe the FIMs scale?
(1)scale of 1-7

7=complete indepdence
6-modified indpedence (uses assistive device and/or needs more time)
5-supervision (needs cuing or coaxing) or set up
required
4-min assistance- (only need incidental assistance)
3-moderate assistance
2=max assistance
1=total assistance

(2)degree the subject helps w

7 and 6= gets no help (INDEPENDENT)
5, 4 and 3-does half or more (MODIFIED DEPENDENCE)
2 and 1-does less than 50%=(COMPLETE DEPENDENCE)
what is a 7 on the FIMS?
complete indepdence
what is a 6 on the FIMs?
modified indepdence (uses AT or needs more time)
what is a 5 on the FIMS?
supervision or set up or cuing or coaxing
what is a 4 on the FIMS?
min assistance (needs only incidental assistance and setup/cuing or coaxing)
what is a 3 on the FIMS?
moderate assistance
what is a 2 on the FIMS?
max assistance (does less than 50% of work)
what is a 1 on the FIMS?
total assisatance
a person has a score of 7. they would be considered to be (1)
complete independent (no helpers)....all activities are performed safely and a reasonable time w out. AT
a person has a score of 6 on the FIMS. they would be considered to be (1)
independent .....may need AT, more time, or may be concern for safety (no helpers)
a person has a score of 5 on the FIMS. they would be considered (1)
modified dependent.....usally needs set up, cueing, coaxing, or supervision
a pesrson has a score of 4 on the FIMS. they would be considered (1)
modified dependent......person only needs incidental assistance w no more help than touching and does at least 75% of the work
a person has a score of 3 on the FIMS. they would be considered (1)
modified dependent....the client does btwn 50% and 75% of the work
a pesron has a score of 2 on the FIMS. they would be considered to be (1)
complete depedence....can do some work but less than 50%
a person has a score of 1 on the FIMS. they would be considered to be (1)
complete dependence-client expands less than 25% of the work
NAME FIMS SCORE
the client completes all the tasks described as making up the activity and typically performed safely w. out meds, assistive devices, or aids in a reasonable time manner
7
NAME FIMS SCORE
one or more of the following may be true-the activity requires an assistive device, the activity takes more than reasonable time or there are safety risk considerations
6
NAME FIMS SCORE
TOM can dress himself but needs a reacher to pick up his pants
6
NAME FIMS SCORE
Sue can cook w out help but always forgets to turn off the stove or burner
6
NAME FIMS SCORE
Brad has low endurance. however, he can make his own lunch if his wife gets all the material ready for him
5
NAME FIMS SCORE
subject requires no more help than standby, cuing, or coazing w.out physical contact. or helps sets up needed items or applies orthoses
5
NAME FIMS SCORE
subject requires no more help than touching and expends less than 75 % of the effort
4
NAME FIMS SCORE
subject requires more help than touching or expands half (50%) or more (up to 75%) of the effort
3
NAME FIMS SCORE
subject expands less than 50% of the effort but at least 25%
2
NAME FIMS SCORE
subject expands less than 25% of the effort
1
NAME
this means that the subject expands half or more of the effort
modefied dependence
Which FIMS levels fall under independence? (2)
7 and 6
which FIMS levels fall under modified independence?
5,4,3
which FIMS levels fall under complete dependence?
2,1
NAME
this means that the subject expends less than 50% of the effort w max or total assistance being needed
complete dependence
NAME
this means that another person is not required for the activity
indepdence
what does I stand for?
indepdent
what does S stand for?
supervision
what does cga stand for?
contact guard
what does sba stand for?
standby
ega can also be called (1)
sba
(1)can also be called ega
sba
what does min stand for?
min assistance
what does mod stand for?
moderate assistance
what does max stand for?
max assistance
what does D stand for?
dependent
according to the Medicare levels of assistance, what is I?
no assistance in any situation
according to the Medicare levels of assistance, what is S?
no hands on/cues for safety
according to the Medicare levels of assistance, what is cga?
w.in reach/be ready to assist physically
according to the Medicare levels of assistance, what is min?
physical and /cueing caregiver will need to assists 25% of the task
according to the Medicare levels of assistance, what mod?
physical and/or cueing and assissts 50% of the task
according to the Medicare levels of assistance, what is max?
physical and/or cueing and assists 75% of time
according to the Medicare levels of assistance, what is D?
unable to assist, caregiver provides 100% of the assistance
describe the Medicare levels of Assistance? (7)(
(1)I=no assistance in any situation (2)s-no hands on/cues for safety (3)cga-w.in reach/ready to assist physically (4)min-physical and cueing assist 25% of time (5)mod-physical and cueing assists 50% of the task (6)max-physical and cueing-assists 25% of the task (7)D-unable to assist caregiver provides 100% of the care
NAME MEDICARE LEVEL
unable to assist caregiver provides 100% of the care
D
NAME MEDICARE LEVEL
physical and cueing-assists 25% of the task
max
NAME MEDICARE LEVEL
physical and cueing assists 50% of the task
mod
NAME MEDICARE LEVEL
physical and cueing assist 25% of time
min
NAME MEDICARE LEVEL
w/in reach /ready to assist physically
cga/sba
NAME MEDICARE LEVEL
no hands on/cues for safety
S
NAME MEDICARE LEVEL
no assistance in any situation
I
complete a practice framework worksheet on the following person

73 yr old women. dc yesterday w right total hip replacement...has 3 steps to get into house and no assistive devices.
(1)facts/problems
-hip precautions
-no AD
(2)goals
LTG-client will be I w transfers to the following surfaces, bed, w/c, commide, and bath tub transfers, bench, ad, (4 weeks)
STG-
client will demonstrate 1 safe transfer
-client will be able to moderate assist (2 weeks0
-client will complete bed mobility w min assist (2 weeks)
LTG-client will be I w BADLs (LE dressing, tioleting, and bathing) w aid of AD (4 weeks)
-min or moderate assist (2 weeks)
-LE dressing (1 week)
LTG_ client will report completation of home modificany purchase of assistive devices to allow for safety.
-client will restate hip precautions
-client will demonstrate hip precautions


(3)PROCESS
day-1 (EVAL the following)
-UE ROM/mm testing
-BADLS (FIMS, observations, and context)
-mobility-bed, comade, or w.c.
-screen-cogintive, oriented, memory, problem solving, mini-mental test, and observations

DAY 2
-finish eval
-work on mobility and instruction of using AD,
-BADLS (dressing and tioleting
-UE strengthening home program

DAY 3-
much the same
DAY 6-8
-bathing (dry transfers)-request dr. permission for wet transfers)
-cont BADLS/IADLS

3rd WEEK
-homemaking tasks/any outlying problems w BADLS
car transfers?
complete practice framework worksheet on the following pt

NOTE you are in a acute care setting

Tom, a 6 yr old male broke his femor at the surgical head (right hip fracture) w a status post hip fracture of the surgical neck.
-all of the above happened 2 days ago.
-he also has upper reduction and fixation plates and screws
(1)diagnosis-characteristics-
-femur broken
-may be in spica cast
-6 yr old male
-cast-heat/precautions, water heat, weight bearing,
-look for signs of abuse
-prior function
(2)use rehab approach (3)OT profile-roles, priorities, perceptions of current status, contexts, same occupational history
(4)Occupational Performance Assessment areas
-FIMS
-observations (including rest periods, PRE, length of time)
-performance skills-posture, balance, mobility, positions, reaches, walks, bends, strength, and effort, moves, transports, lifts, energy, and adaptation, accommodation, and adjusts
(4)MEDICAL COURSE PROGNOSIS
-healing
-hemotoma-granulation-procallus tissue
-remodeling-
(5) OCCUPATIONAL AREAS-
-play*
-tioleting*
-school (Home health)
-sleep (hh)
-mobility (hh)*
-dressing (hh)*
-social interaction (hh)
(6)CLIENT FACTORS
-neuromusckloskeletal, function (joints and bones)
-sensory,
-sensation of joints
(7)TREATMENT APPROACH
-1st modify (active as possible)
-2-maintain
3-restore if out of spica
-want to resume normal life as much as possible
(8)COURSE OF TREATMENT PLAN
day 1
-eval
day 2
-parent instructions, work transfers, BADL (tioleting and assistive devices)
-start w in room program of 2 pds ...give handout

day 3-
-much of same and may work on dressing if time
-care giver d.c
-look at context at home such as do they need a ramp?
-referal to hh
(9) GOALS
LTG
client will require min assistance for BADL dressing, toileting, w. assistive devices
-client will demonstrate efficient use of assistive devices to be used for toileting (3 days)
-
LTG 2-caregiver will demonstrate ability to safely transfer client bed to and from wheelchair or wagon (2 weeks)
STGS-
-caregiver will be I in completing bed mobility
-caregiver will transfer client from bed to wagon w min assistance

LTG-3 client will resume premorbid fine motor play activities (2 weeks)
-STG-client will participate in 2 familiar premorbid play activities (1 week)

LTG-client will tolerate strength and endurance straining -all motions
-will do 10 reps weights, 4 sets, and 3x a day
what does ICP stand for?
intracranial pressure
what is craniotomy?
removal of half of the skull to relieve ICP...it is later sown back on
NAME
this the removal of half of the skull to relieve ICP...it is later sown back own
craniotomy
how is ICP montiored?
by ventricular cath
what is a ventricular catheter?
is inserted into the skull then connected to the transducer which registers the pressure
NAME
is inserted into the skull then connected to the transducer which registers the pressure
ventricular catheter
what are some precautions for someone w a craniotomy?
wear a helemt..keep head protected
what are some precautions for someone w high ICP? (3)
(1)keep ICP below 20-25 mmHg (2)avoid raising the head of bed (3)ICP d on head position-avoid extreme neck flex, log roll rather than segmental roll.maintain, cervical collars limit jugular damage, and avoid hip flex greater than 90
what are some precautions for someone w high ICP? (3)
(1)keep ICP below 20-25 mmHg (2)avoid raising the head of bed (3)ICP d on head position-avoid extreme neck flex, log roll rather than segmental roll.maintain, cervical collars limit jugular damage, and avoid hip flex greater than 90
For every 10 percent of elevation the ICP increases by (1)
1 mmHg
for every (1)the iCP increases by 1 mmHg
10 percent of elevation
you should keep ICP btwn (1)
20 to 25 mmHg
what should you keep ICP at?
20 to 25 mmHg
ICP is depedent on (1)
head position
NAME
this is dependent on head position
ICP