PROSTHESES AND ORTHOSES

LEARNING POINTS

QUESTIONS…

PROF MADYA DR
RASHIDAH ISMAIL
(REHAB MED)
1. What is prosthesis and orthosis?

2. Name 2 phases of gait cycle.

3. What are the lower limb orthoses commonly used for patients with gait

problems?

4. What is supramalleolar orthosis (SMO)?

5. What are the contraindications to use above orthosis?

6. Name 2-disease condition in which solid AFO can be used.

7. Name 2 contra-indications to use solid AFO?

8. What type of orthosis can be used for a patient with poliomyelitis with knee extensors

weakness?

9. Name the components of transtibial prosthesis.

• Name prosthesis which can be used for patient with bilateral transfemoral amputation.
10. Name the components of transtibial prosthesis.

11. Name prosthesis which can be used for patient with bilateral

transfemoral amputation.

12. Name upper limb prostheses which are commonly used in patients

with trans-humeral amputation.