Flex Therapist CEUs

1. The primary goal in reconstruction of a lower limb is to:

A. Take cosmetic appearance into account. B. Achieve an optimal functional outcome for each individual patient. C. Have a good endurance in walking activities. D. Have active participation in sports.

2. All of the following are the main determinants for adequate weight-bearing on the foot, except for:

A. The amount of rays in a foot. B. The configuration of the ankle and foot joints. C. The stability of the ankle and foot joints. D. The range of motion of the ankle and foot joints.

3. In general, leg length discrepancies in one bone larger than _____ are considered too much for reconstruction by lengthening of bone and soft tissues, especially when combined with significant joint abnormalities.

A. 20% B. 30% C. 40% D. 50%

4. If possible, a non-weight-bearing level of amputation, instead of weight-bearing, is the first choice.

A. True B. False

5. The minimum stump length for adequate prosthesis fitting in below-knee amputations is _____ to preserve enough leverage for power and control of the prosthesis.

A. 2 - 4 cm B. 5 - 9 cm C. 10 - 15 cm D. 16 - 20 cm

6. The most devastating complication after rotationplasty is vascular compromise of the rotated limb, which can result in eventual above-the-knee amputation or hip disarticulation.

A. True B. False

7. In contrast to endoprosthetic knee replacement, rotationplasty has been proven to be associated with:

A. Equivalent functional outcomes. B. Better quality of life. C. Less limitations during daily activities and less pain in the short- and mid-term outcome. D. All of the above.

8. This study’s cohort found good to excellent results regarding:

A. The subcategory physical health of those in the cohort. B. The mental health state of those in the cohort. C. Both (A) and (B). D. None of the above.