AMPUTATIONS: EVALUATION & WRAPPING

Question 1

AMPUTATIONS: EVALUATION & WRAPPING

Trans-tibial amputation length measurement

Answer 1

• Tibial tubercle to end of soft tissue
• Tibial tubercle to end of bone

Question 2

AMPUTATIONS: EVALUATION & WRAPPING

Trans-femoral amputation length measurement

Answer 2

• Ischial tuberosity to end of bone
• Ischial tuberosity to end of soft tissue

Question 3

AMPUTATIONS: EVALUATION & WRAPPING

BASIC PRINCIPLES WRAPPING THE RESIDUAL LIMB

Answer 3

• Bandage must be placed on the limb in diagonals NEVER complete a circumferential loop around the limb
• Figure-8, criss-cross, pattern with 2/3 overlap each time the bandage goes around
• Anchor the bandage
• Make sure to avoid creating tissue ‘rolls’
• Cover ALL skin