CPO Patient Management & Follow-Up 2

Question 1

During a follow-up visit, a transtibial amputee reports that their residual limb has decreased in volume since fitting. What is the most appropriate initial intervention?

Accepted Answer

Add prosthetic socks to accommodate volume loss

Answer

Adding prosthetic socks is the standard first-line approach to compensate for residual limb volume reduction and restore proper fit.

Question 2

A patient with a below-knee prosthesis presents with a pistoning gait pattern. Which follow-up assessment is most critical?

Accepted Answer

Evaluate suspension mechanism integrity

Answer

Pistoning is primarily caused by inadequate suspension, so evaluating the suspension system is the priority assessment.

Question 3

When documenting a patient's functional outcome at a 6-month follow-up, which standardized tool is most appropriate for lower limb prosthetic users?

Accepted Answer

Timed Up and Go (TUG) test

Answer

The Timed Up and Go test is a validated, widely used functional mobility assessment appropriate for prosthetic users.

Question 4

A pediatric prosthetic patient's parent reports the child has outgrown the socket after 3 months. What growth accommodation strategy should be employed?

Accepted Answer

Use a flexible inner socket with adjustable frame

Answer

A flexible inner socket with an adjustable frame allows for periodic adjustments to accommodate rapid pediatric growth.

Question 5

At a 3-month follow-up, a transfemoral amputee reports knee instability during stance phase. The most likely cause is:

Accepted Answer

Excessive knee flexion moment from socket alignment

Answer

Knee instability during stance in a transfemoral amputee is most commonly related to alignment creating excessive knee flexion moment.

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CPO Patient Management & Follow-Up 2