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What is the primary purpose of a prosthesis?
What is the primary purpose of a prosthesis?
What is the most common type of joint replacement?
What is the most common type of joint 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?
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?
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What is the primary material consideration for artificial joints?
What is the primary material consideration for artificial joints?
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What is the result of paralysed hip abductors in pathological gait?
What is the result of paralysed hip abductors in pathological gait?
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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?
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What is the primary effect of coxa valga on gait?
What is the primary effect of coxa valga on gait?
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Which of the following neurological diseases is characterized by cerebellar ataxia?
Which of the following neurological diseases is characterized by cerebellar ataxia?
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What is the primary consideration for the design of artificial joints?
What is the primary consideration for the design of artificial joints?
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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?
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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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