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Prosthetics and Orthotics POSNA Study Guide
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Description: Objectives
1. Discuss the timing of prosthetic fitting for congenital deficiencies of the upper and lower limb
2. Describe four types of prosthetic knees
3. Describe 2 type of prosthetic feet
4. Discuss the advantages of myoelectric upper limb prostheses over the conventional voluntary-opening hook terminal device upper limb prostheses, and the advantages of the conventional prostheses over the myoelectric
5. Define orthotic
6. Describe the nomenclature of lower limb orthotics
7. Discuss the limitations of spinal orthoses
8. Describe prerequisites for orthotic prescriptions
9. Discuss use of orthotics for prevention of ankle sprains
Type: Reference Material
Author/Contact: Not Available
Institution: POSNA
Primary Subject/Category:
- - OCOSH Classification: Orthopaedic Equipment: Orthotic Devices
- - OCOSH Classification: Orthopaedic Equipment: Prosthetics
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Added: Sat Jun 13 2009