A Transtibial Socket Is Aligned on the Shank to Enhance

question 12

Multiple Choice

A transtibial socket is aligned on the shank to enhance loading on the patellar ligament,prevent genu recurvatum,and facilitate quadriceps contraction; it is also aligned to reduce loading on the fibular head.What angle accomplishes the former and what angle accomplishes the latter benefit?

• A)Slight flexion; slight lateral tilt
• B)Slight flexion; slight medial tilt
• C)Slight lateral tilt; slight flexion
• D)Slight lateral tilt; slight extension

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