Prosthetics and Orthosis
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What are… Prosthetics? Orthosis?
Using Orthosis In which disease/condition you might need orthotics?
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Demyelinating disease! Idiopathic! What could be some signs and symptoms?
Main symptoms “MS is a SIN” Scanning Speech Incontinence Nystagmus
Foot Drop Inability or weakness in DORSIFLEXION Due to damage to common fibular nerve
Prosthetics Why do you lose your arm/leg?
Circulatory disorders Diabetic infection Gangrene necrosis (usually from trauma)
Deformities Proximal femoral focal deficiency Polydactyl
Proximal femoral focal deficiency Birth defect of unknown cause Missing knee cap and considerably shorter femur/tibia Can be both or one of the legs
Polydactyl
Other reasons Neoplasms=cancer Trauma Frostbite Body integrity identity disorder Athletic performance?
Classifying amputations Below knee amputation Above knee amputation
Phantom pain Perception/feeling of limb that has been amputated Describes as burning pain Neurological and psychological Uses mirror box therapy for tx
Let’s talk about prosthetics No more gross pictures…or is it?
Different types of prosthetics Cosmetic Body powered I Limb Athletic “Blades”
Cosmetic No real function Designed to look like real body parts
Body powered “Captain hook” Hook spreads as it moves away, vice versa Strong pincer grip
I Limb Looks and moves like a natural hand Allows the user to increase the strength of their grip around an object Very useful in situations where a firmer grasp is required, such as tying shoelaces tightly or opening a tightly closed jar of food.
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Blades Athletic purposes only Not compatible with daily lives Usually made of carbon fiber Expensive
Cost of prosthetics Guess the price
Cost of prosthetics Anywhere from $15,000 to $90,000 Patients will pay anywhere from 15~50%
Prosthetic vs. natural limb E2vomY E2vomY
Remember… Different patient has different needs Not everyone needs the most functional prosthetics Always consider the balance of costs and benefits
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