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Alignment and adjustment
Alignment and adjustment | Kenevo 3C60 | Prothetik | Global Academy | 12.12.2016
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Determining a contracture using the Thomas-test
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Flex contralateral knee and contralateral hip
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Bring the amputated leg into hip flexion until the hollow of the back
vanishes
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Bring the residual limb carefully down until the lumbar spine lifts-off
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Make sure that the residual limb does not go into an abduction
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Measure contracture in degrees
flat hand
e.g. 15° flexion
contracture
