Gait Patterns for Fracture Patients

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When ascending stairs, what is the correct order of movement for a patient with a fractured limb?

Unaffected limb, fractured limb, and then crutches (correct)

Crutches, fractured limb, and then unaffected limb

Unaffected limb, crutches, and then fractured limb

Fractured limb, unaffected limb, and then crutches

What is the order of advancement in a four-point gait?

Uninvolved leg, crutch on involved side, involved leg, crutch on uninvolved side

Involved leg, uninvolved leg, crutch on involved side, crutch on uninvolved side

Crutch on involved side, uninvolved leg, involved leg, crutch on uninvolved side (correct)

Crutch on uninvolved side, involved leg, crutch on involved side, uninvolved leg

When using a banister, which hand should the patient use to hold it?

The hand on the opposite side of the fracture

The hand on the same side as the fracture (correct)

Both hands, one on the banister and one on the crutch

Either hand, depending on the patient's preference

How does a patient with a lower extremity fracture ascend stairs?

Ascends with the unaffected limb first, bringing the fractured limb up to meet it Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of a four-point gait?

Enhanced stability and balance Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred method of using crutches for patients with good balance and coordination?

Using two crutches, one on each side Signup and view all the answers

In a four-point gait, how many points are on the ground and bearing weight at any given time?

Three Signup and view all the answers

When descending stairs, what is the correct placement of the fractured limb and crutches?

The fractured limb and crutches are placed on the step below Signup and view all the answers

How does a patient with a lower extremity fracture descend stairs?

Descends with the fractured limb first, bringing the unaffected limb down to meet it Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a two-point and three-point gait?

The number of points of contact with the floor Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using crutches in the step-through gait pattern?

To restrict weight bearing on the fractured leg Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of the step-through gait pattern?

The intact leg is advanced past the crutches Signup and view all the answers

In a two-point gait, what is the relationship between the crutches and the fractured leg?

The crutches and fractured leg are advanced as one unit Signup and view all the answers

What type of gait is described when using one crutch on the uninvolved side and holding the banister with the hand on the same side as the fracture?

Three-point gait Signup and view all the answers

In a three-point gait, how many points of contact are maintained with the floor at any given time?

Two of the three points Signup and view all the answers

What type of gait is used for patients with partial weight-bearing fractures and secondary problems?

Four-point gait Signup and view all the answers

In a two-point gait, what is the sequence of movement?

The crutches and fractured leg are advanced together, and then the uninvolved leg Signup and view all the answers

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When ascending stairs, what is the correct order of movement for a patient with a fractured limb?

What is the order of advancement in a four-point gait?

When using a banister, which hand should the patient use to hold it?

How does a patient with a lower extremity fracture ascend stairs?

What is the primary advantage of a four-point gait?

What is the preferred method of using crutches for patients with good balance and coordination?

In a four-point gait, how many points are on the ground and bearing weight at any given time?

When descending stairs, what is the correct placement of the fractured limb and crutches?

How does a patient with a lower extremity fracture descend stairs?

What is the main difference between a two-point and three-point gait?

What is the primary purpose of using crutches in the step-through gait pattern?

What is the primary characteristic of the step-through gait pattern?

In a two-point gait, what is the relationship between the crutches and the fractured leg?

What type of gait is described when using one crutch on the uninvolved side and holding the banister with the hand on the same side as the fracture?

In a three-point gait, how many points of contact are maintained with the floor at any given time?

What type of gait is used for patients with partial weight-bearing fractures and secondary problems?

In a two-point gait, what is the sequence of movement?

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Gait Patterns for Fracture Patients

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Questions and Answers

When ascending stairs, what is the correct order of movement for a patient with a fractured limb?

What is the order of advancement in a four-point gait?

When using a banister, which hand should the patient use to hold it?

How does a patient with a lower extremity fracture ascend stairs?

What is the primary advantage of a four-point gait?

What is the preferred method of using crutches for patients with good balance and coordination?

In a four-point gait, how many points are on the ground and bearing weight at any given time?

When descending stairs, what is the correct placement of the fractured limb and crutches?

How does a patient with a lower extremity fracture descend stairs?

What is the main difference between a two-point and three-point gait?

What is the primary purpose of using crutches in the step-through gait pattern?

What is the primary characteristic of the step-through gait pattern?

In a two-point gait, what is the relationship between the crutches and the fractured leg?

What type of gait is described when using one crutch on the uninvolved side and holding the banister with the hand on the same side as the fracture?

In a three-point gait, how many points of contact are maintained with the floor at any given time?

What type of gait is used for patients with partial weight-bearing fractures and secondary problems?

In a two-point gait, what is the sequence of movement?

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