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What would cause pressure on the proximal medial and distal lateral transfemoral residual limb?

Stability of the prosthetic knee at Initial Contact and Loading Response is maintained with the position of the knee center  ________________________________________ .

For which amputation level would a prosthosis be the appropriate recommendation?

Which is the most frequently used prehension pattern for picking up objects?

A TF client is seen in clinic, if the patient is utilizing suction suspension you can best differentiate the socket pressures as ________in stance phase and_________in swing phase:

During dynamic alignment when viewing the TF patient ambulating in the coronal plane, what is a critical factor for safety?

A TT patient is seen in clinic. The patient has been utilizing a TT prosthesis without problems for years. The patient has PVD and has been experiencing ischemic pain within his prosthetic socket in what seems to be his gastroc muscles. What should be the most logical plan of action: (select 2)

What are the consequences of adductor muscle loss in a transfemoral residual limb?

A TH patient is seen in clinic. The patient is utilizing a body powered prosthesis and is wondering which terminal device would be best suited for holding a broom handle:

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