Lower Limb Prosthetics — MCQs

Amputation is often not required in:

Contraindications for skin traction: a) Dermatitis b) Vascularly compromised status of limb c) Abrasions d) Hypopigmentation (vitiligo) e) Bony deformity

The ideal synthetic material used for femoropopliteal bypass when autologous vein is unavailable is:

Following a femoral shaft fracture, your consultant asks you to provide tibia traction. Which of the following will you request from the nurse? 1. Thomas splint 2. K-wire 3. Steinmann pin 4. Denham's pin 5. Bohler's stirrup 6. Bohler Braun splint

Objectives of pre-prosthetic surgical procedures include all, except:

High stepping gait is due to

Maximum shortening of lower limb is seen in:

During reconstruction of an amputated limb which of the following is done first?

Shortest functional level of trans tibial amputation is:

Which artery is the major supply of the medial surface of the cerebral hemisphere?