Lower Limb Amputations Quiz

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Which type of amputation is most commonly performed for extensive foot trauma?

  • Syme amputation (modified ankle disarticulation amputation) (correct)
  • Hip disarticulation amputation
  • Above-knee amputation (AKA)
  • Below-knee amputation (BKA)

What type of amputation is most successful with a young, active patient who can develop precise control of the prosthesis?

  • Knee disarticulation (correct)
  • Above-knee amputation (AKA)
  • Hip disarticulation amputation
  • Below-knee amputation (BKA)

Why is below-knee amputation (BKA) preferred over above-knee amputation (AKA)?

  • BKA results in less scarring than AKA
  • BKA allows for better energy efficiency during walking (correct)
  • BKA has a shorter recovery time than AKA
  • BKA is less expensive than AKA

What is a 'staged' amputation used for?

<p>For patients with a history of gangrene and infection (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason most people who have a hip disarticulation amputation must rely on a wheelchair for mobility?

<p>The complexity of the amputation makes prosthesis control difficult (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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