Symes Flashcards by Victoria Caridi

Q

symes

A

ankle disarticulation

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Q

symes is

A

distal WBing

talus/calcaneus is removed

heel pad remaind

thin slice of tib

trim malleoli

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prosthesis fxn

A

compensate for length

suspension of prosthesis

compensate for lost foot and ankle

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socket types

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window type

solid socket w/ insert

clam shell with cable

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Q

window type –> socket type

A

medial opening/VAPC

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solid socket w/ insert –> socket type

A

compressible linger

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prosthetic characteristics

A

high socket walls

malleoli suspension

distal WBing

rocker bottom foot

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foot/ankle units

A

SACH

safe

carbon copy II

seattle light

flex foot

prosymes, (ottobock), Lo Rider (ottobock), flex symes (ossur)

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