Scenario:A 62-year-old patient with a history of diabetes and peripheral vascular disease undergoes a below-knee amputation due to complications. During a class discussion, a student suggests that cancer is the most common cause of amputations. Question:What is the leading cause of amputations, and why?

Which of the following is true about shorter residual limbs?

What is a disadvantage of a lined socket in prosthetics?

What is the primary purpose of elastic wraps or limb shrinker socks post-amputation?

Match the prosthetic component or feature to its description.

Which type of postsurgical dressing is most effective for edema control and is removable for wound inspection?

Match the factors to the appropriate consideration.

Which factor has the most influence on the potential for effective mobility with a prosthesis?

Which of the following is an appropriate technique for scar mobilization in a patient with a residual limb?

Which of the following is a key takeaway from the “50/50 Rule” for dysvascular amputation?