Patient is a 70 year old female who underwent a left transti…
Patient is a 70 year old female who underwent a left transtibial amputation 2 days ago due to an infection over her medial malleolus that would not heal. She has diabetes type 2, hypertension, and high cholesterol. She is obese. She is retired and lives independently with her husband in a 2 story home. Prior to her amputation she was independent in all ADL’s and IADL’s. Which of the following exercises should the physical therapist select for intervention during the patient’s post-surgical rehab?
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Patient is an otherwise healthy 20-year old male who suffered a right traumatic transfemoral amputation with no comorbidities. Surgery was 2 days ago and there are no signs of infection. Prior to the amputation, patient was a college student majoring in accounting. He lives with 3 roommates in a 2 bedroom apartment and played a variety of intramural athletics. Which of the following types of socket suspension would you expect this patient is going to be fit with in his long term prosthesis?
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