Question

This is how a patient's wheelchair leg length measurement is calculated.

a. Popliteal to the bottom of the foot. Or from the bottom of the shoe to posteriorly under the popliteal fossa
b. Heel to toe
c. Ankle circumference
d. Knee to ankle

Answer 1

The correct measurement to calculate a patient's wheelchair leg length is from the knee to ankle.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct measurement to calculate a patient's wheelchair leg length is option d), Knee to ankle. This measurement is taken from the knee joint to the ankle joint. It helps to determine the appropriate leg length for the wheelchair so that the patient's feet are properly supported and aligned when seated.