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- amputation - the loss or absence of all or part of a limb
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- amputee - a person who has an amputation - the loss or absence of all or part of a limb
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- authorization - approval from the reimbursement agency for payment of prosthetic services
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- bilateral- both sides---legs or arms
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- componentry - parts used in a prosthesis
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- controller - an electrical circuit
that controls an electric hand, wrist or elbow movement and function
found in electrically-powered prostheses
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- congenital deficiency - condition
present at birth, when all or part of a limb fails to develop
normally
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- contralateral - refers to the side
opposite of the injured or missing hand or arm
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- control scheme -
method to control a prosthesis such as myoelectric, push switch,
pull switch, servo, etc.
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- disarticulation - amputation through
a joint: commonly the hip, shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, or wrist
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- donning and doffing - putting on
and taking off a prosthesis
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- dorsal surface - surface of the back
of the hand
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- EMG (Electromyography) - electrical
signal generated during contraction of the muscles
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- endoskeletal prosthesis - one built
more like a human skeleton with support and components on the
inside and a cosmetic cover on the outside
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- functional envelope - the area in
space where the patient can control their prosthesis
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- Greifer - an electric hook made by
Otto Bock that provides increased grip force, durability, opening
distance, and wrist flexion and extension
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- gross body movements - large non-precise
movements of the body
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- hybrid prosthesis - prosthesis
that combines several prosthetic options in a single prosthesis.
Most commonly, when we refer to hybrid prosthesis, we are referring
to a prosthesis for an individual who possesses a transhumeral
(above the elbow) amputation or deficiency. The most common hybrid
prosthesis utilizes a body-powered elbow and a myoelectrically-controlled
terminal device (hook or hand).
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- justification - written documentation
that supports use of a specific prosthetic option because of the
medical condition of the amputee
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- Initial Prosthetic Assessment - physical evaluation session with the amputee discussing his/ her
concerns, needs, goals, and the prosthetic options available for
his/ her amputation level and physical condition
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- Occupational Therapy/OT - evaluation
and training to maximize independence and function in daily living
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- palmar surface - palm side surface
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- passive prosthesis - also called
a cosmetic prosthesis because it rarely provides the ability to
grasp items as the prosthetic hand is non-functional and its may
purpose is cosmetic restoration of the injured limb
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- Patient-to-Patient Mentoring - amputee
to amputee discussion and sharing of concerns and questions
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- pediatric componentry - prosthetic
parts designed for child-sized amputees
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- prehension - ability to hold,
grasp or pinch
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- ProControl - electronic circuit made by Motion Control, Inc.
that proportionally controls myoelectric hand and wrist movements
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- pronate - rotation of the wrist in
an inward direction
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- proprioception - the awareness of
the position of one's body
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- Range Of Motion (ROM) - range of
movement of a limb
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- referral source - individual or
entity that instructs the amputee where to receive prosthetic
care, typically a physician, case manager for the insurance company,
or rehab nurse
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- rehabilitation plan - personalized
action plan detailing the steps involved to fully maximize rehabilitation
potential
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- rehabilitation team - group of
people (Physician/ surgeon, Therapist (Physical and/ or Occupational),
Case Manager/ Rehab Coordinator, Prosthetist, Psychologist, and
Amputee) working cooperatively to create and implement a rehabilitation
plan
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- residual limb - portion of limb remaining
after amputation, sometimes referred to as a stump
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- solid color core - any material whose
color is consistent throughout, not just on the first layer
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- socket - sometimes referred as a
patient interface; portion of the prosthesis that fits around
the residual limb/ stump and to which the prosthetic components
are attached
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- suction - provides suspension by
means of negative pressure vacuum in a socket; achieved by forcing
air out of the socket through a one-way valve when donning and
using the prosthesis
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- supinate - rotation of the wrist
in an outward direction
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- terminal device - a device (typically
a hand or hook) attached to the wrist unit of an upper extremity
prosthesis
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- transhumeral amputation - amputation
that occurs above elbow
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- transradial amputee/amputation - person
with an amputation below the elbow or an amputation that occurs
through the radius and ulna (bones of the forearm)
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- voluntary-opening device - terminal
device that is opened by body motion and closed by elastic bands
or springs
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- voluntary-closing device - terminal
device that is closed by forces on a control cable; grasp is proportional
to the amount of pull on the cable
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- wrist unit - component that allows
interchanging or repositioning of terminal devices
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