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Prosthetics: Componentry Flashcards

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Influencing factors: Single axis knee

Reciprocating gait

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Difficult to reciprocate gait

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Influencing factors: single axis knee

Friction

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Constant friction mechanism

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Influencing factors: single axis knee

Knee extension/stance phase

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May or may not have

  • knee extension assist and/or
  • weight-activated stance phase control
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Influencing factors: polycentric knee

Reciprocal gait

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Reciprocal gait is more fluid than single axis knee

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Influencing factors: polycentric knee

Weight

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Heavier than single axis

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Influencing factors: polycentric knee

Friction

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Constant friction mechanism

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Influencing factors: polycentric knee

Knee extension/stance phase

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May or may not have

  • knee extension assist and/or
  • weight-activated stance phase
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Influencing factors: hydraulic knee

Benefits: friction, control

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  • variable friction for improved swing

- stance phase control

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Influencing factors: microprocessor knee

Benefits

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  • Multiple programs to accommodate activity level
  • Fluid management of stair descent
  • variable friction for improved friction and stance phase control
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Influencing factors: microprocessor knee

Drawback

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Requires charging

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Influencing factors: SACH foot

Benefits

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  • Inexpensive
  • Low maintenance
  • Cushioned heel for shock absorption
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Influencing factors: SACH foot

Drawbacks

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  • Non-articulating with a rigid heel
  • Lacks energy return
  • Can’t accommodate to uneven surfaces
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Influencing factors: single axis foot

Plane of motion

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Allows motion in singular plane

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Influencing factors: single axis foot

Benefit (weight bearing)

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Improved knee stability during weight acceptance

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Influencing factors: single axis foot

Drawback

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Lacks energy return function if not paired with a dynamic response foot

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Influencing factors: dynamic response foot

Articulating?

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Can be articulating or nonarticulating

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Influencing factors: dynamic response foot

Keel

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  • Has the ability to store and return some energy

- may have split keel

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Influencing factors: dynamic response foot

Benefit of split keel

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Improved surface accommodation

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Influencing factors: hydraulic/microprocessor foot

Benefits

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  • improved shock absorption

- Finer control over stability/mobility of motions

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Influencing factors: hydraulic/microprocessor foot

Drawback

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Not appropriate for all environmental conditions

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