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Distal Interphalangeal (DIP) Joint: Fingertip Joint
You notice your patient’s finger just won’t straighten at the tip, despite reporting a seemingly minor injury from catching a ball. That drooping fingertip is…
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Below Knee Amputation (BKA): Transtibial Amputation
You’re watching your patient struggle to initiate swing phase on the new prosthetic. The knee is stiff, they’re vaulting, and they tell you the socket…
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Prosthesis: Artificial Limb Selection and Training
You’re about to meet a patient who just received their first prosthetic leg, and they’re looking at you with a mix of hope and overwhelm.…
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SACH Foot: Solid Ankle Cushion Heel Component
You’re fitting your patient for their first prosthetic leg after a below-knee amputation, and the componentry sheet lists a SACH foot. It might look simple,…
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Stump/Shrinker: Residual Limb Management
You’re in the middle of a post-op dressing change for a patient with a recent transtibial amputation. As you remove the bulky bandages, you see…
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Phantom Limb Pain: Post-Amputation Sensation
You’re treating a patient post-amputation who reports intense burning in their missing foot. They’re not confused or exaggerating—they’re experiencing phantom limb pain (PLP), a complex…
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Residual Limb: Post-Amputation Care
You’ve just completed a total knee replacement, and you’re about to fit your patient for a prosthetic. But wait—the surgical site looks great. It’s the…
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Prosthetic Training: Gait and Functional Skills
You watch as your patient, a new trans-tibial amputee, takes their first hesitant steps with their new prosthesis. Your role here isn’t just about spotting…
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K-Level: Medicare Prosthetic Classification
You’re in a team meeting, and the prosthetist asks, “What K-Level are we targeting for Mr. Jansen?” You know it’s crucial for his new prosthetic,…
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Apprehension Test: Shoulder Instability Screening
You’re seeing a patient who had a shoulder dislocation last season playing club volleyball. They’re back in the clinic for a re-evaluation, and as you…
