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Which type of amputation is most commonly performed for extensive foot trauma?
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?
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)?
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?
What is a 'staged' amputation used for?
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What is the primary reason most people who have a hip disarticulation amputation must rely on a wheelchair for mobility?
What is the primary reason most people who have a hip disarticulation amputation must rely on a wheelchair for mobility?
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