A Patient with a Hip Disarticulation Prosthesis Is Having Difficulty

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient with a hip disarticulation prosthesis is having difficulty with toe clearance during the swing phase of gait.Which of the following prosthetic changes is MOST effective for eliminating this gait deviation?

• A)Increasing friction in the knee
• B)Lengthening of the prosthesis
• C)Tightening the extension aid in the knee
• D)Shortening of the prosthesis

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