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1
Q

Where are base plate and Retainers placed for VO and TRS VC hooks?

A

Lateral to the proximal surface-10-11 o’clock

Not in the Proximal 1/3 of forearm

2
Q

Where are base plate and retainers placed for VC hooks?

A

Lateral to Ulnar surface of socket

3
Q

If VC hook and hand are to be interchanged what should occur in regards to the retainer?

A

Two retainer plates must be provided

4
Q

Where should the crossbar be placed?

A

Center back of triceps cuff

5
Q

What angle should the elbow be in when measuring the cable housing?

A

90 degrees

6
Q

How much should the housing extend proximally to the crossbar assembly?

A

1/2 inch

7
Q

What should not occur on the terminal device due to housing?

A

Rubbing. Enough length should be provided distally to prevent this/

8
Q

The cable should not be…

A

Stretched or

unnecessarily loose

9
Q

What should occur to the end of the housing?

A

It should be filed and smoothed

10
Q

How much housing should be longer proximally and distally to the Teflon?

A

1/4 inch

11
Q

What does the liner do?

A

Prevents friction and premature wearing of the cable

12
Q

Where should the hanger be attached?

A

1 1/4inch proximal to the cable housing

13
Q

Where is the inverted “Y” strap attached for a flexible cuff?

A

the anteroproximal margins of the triceps pad/cup

14
Q

Where is the inverted “Y” strap attached for a rigid hand cuff?

A

Little further anterior compared to the flexible cuff.

15
Q

Where is the Anterior Suspension strap located?

A

crosses over the involved side shoulder and through the deltopectoral groove

16
Q

Where is the Axilla Loop located?

A

Encircles the shoulder on the sound side

17
Q

Where is the Control Attachment strap located?

A

Pass between spine and inferior angle of scapula

18
Q

How much of the strap material should be left for adjustments on a Control Attachment strap?

A

8 inches

19
Q

Where is the Crosspoint or ring located?

A

2-3 inches distal to C7

0-1/2 inch towards sound side

20
Q

What is wrong when the patient complains of pinching in the axillary region on the sound side?

A

Crosspoint of the Figure 8 harness is too close to the sound side

21
Q

What is wrong when the harness is comfortable, but it is difficult to operate the TD without exaggerated movement?

A

Crosspoint of Figure 8 harness too close to the sound side

22
Q

What is wrong when the inverted “Y” strap is digging into the shoulder?

A

The attachment straps are too tight

Crosspoint of the figure 8 harness is too close to C7

23
Q

What is wrong when the inverted “Y” suspension strap is sliding off and over the shoulder?

A

attachment site to the cuff is located too lateral