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What is a common consequence of wearing a transfemoral socket with medial trim lines that are too low?

What anatomical landmark is used as reference for the most distal termination of a unilateral upper extremity prosthesis?

Which type of terminal device provides the patient with increased proprioception?

Which transradial socket design uses the AP dimension for suspension?

What is the function of the control strap for a figure of 8 harness on a conventional dual-control transhumeral prosthesis?

All of the following are signs a child is ready to train with a terminal device, except.

What are the best exercises for a transfemoral patient to minimize contractures?

________________ is the joining of digits and can be incomplete or complete.

A TH patient is seen in clinic. The patient is utilizing a body powered prosthesis with a Hosmer mechanical elbow and complains that he can operate it throughout its full range of motion but it requires too much effort. What could you do to remedy this:

What is the procedure for assessing a pelvis that is not level during static alignment?