ABC CPO Practice Questions - Certified Prosthetist Orthotist (CPO) Exam

What is the primary purpose of a patellar tendon-bearing (PTB) socket design in a transtibial prosthesis?

To maximize pressure on the tibial crest To distribute weight-bearing forces to pressure-tolerant areas while relieving pressure-sensitive areas To provide full contact only at the distal end of the residual limb To allow the socket to rotate freely during gait

Correct Answer:

To distribute weight-bearing forces to pressure-tolerant areas while relieving pressure-sensitive areas

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