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What is the primary purpose of a prosthesis?
What is the primary purpose of a prosthesis?
- To enhance the natural biomechanics
- To support the affected anatomy
- To reduce mechanical fatigue
- To replace an anatomical structure (correct)
What is the most common type of joint replacement?
What is the most common type of joint replacement?
- Hip replacement (correct)
- Shoulder replacement
- Knee replacement
- Elbow replacement
What is the main cause of compensatory mechanisms in pathological gait due to anatomy?
What is the main cause of compensatory mechanisms in pathological gait due to anatomy?
- Contractures of soft tissue around joint
- Asymmetries in lower limb (correct)
- Muscle paralysis
- Bony ankyloses
What is the term for the artificial external device that supports the affected anatomy?
What is the term for the artificial external device that supports the affected anatomy?
What is the primary material consideration for artificial joints?
What is the primary material consideration for artificial joints?
What is the result of paralysed hip abductors in pathological gait?
What is the result of paralysed hip abductors in pathological gait?
What is the term for the implanted device used for joint replacement, vascular, and dental procedures?
What is the term for the implanted device used for joint replacement, vascular, and dental procedures?
What is the primary effect of coxa valga on gait?
What is the primary effect of coxa valga on gait?
Which of the following neurological diseases is characterized by cerebellar ataxia?
Which of the following neurological diseases is characterized by cerebellar ataxia?
What is the primary consideration for the design of artificial joints?
What is the primary consideration for the design of artificial joints?
What is the primary reason for shorter stride length in elderly individuals with pathological gait?
What is the primary reason for shorter stride length in elderly individuals with pathological gait?
What is the primary purpose of aids in interventions for pathological gait?
What is the primary purpose of aids in interventions for pathological gait?
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Purpose of prosthesis
Purpose of prosthesis
Replaces a missing body part.
Common joint replacement
Common joint replacement
Hip replacement.
Cause of pathological gait
Cause of pathological gait
Uneven legs.
Orthosis definition
Orthosis definition
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Material for artificial joints
Material for artificial joints
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Trendelenburg sign
Trendelenburg sign
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Endoprosthesis
Endoprosthesis
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Coxa valga's gait effect
Coxa valga's gait effect
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Cerebellar ataxia cause
Cerebellar ataxia cause
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Artificial joint design
Artificial joint design
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Elderly gait, shorter stride
Elderly gait, shorter stride
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Aids in pathological gait
Aids in pathological gait
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