ASSTECH: 3rd Shifting Flashcards
The following statements are TRUE regarding the Wrist Cock-Up Splint EXCEPT:
a. Indicated for patients with active MCP synovitis
b. Contraindicated for patients with joint inflammation resulting to volar subluxation and ulnar deviation
c. Disadvantage on the use of this splint is the interference with tactile sensibility on the palmar surface of the hand
d. The dorsal strap of the splint can also impede lymphatic blood flow
a. Indicated for patients with active MCP synovitis
TRUE OR FALSE: The finger orthosis/ ring orthosis is an example of a static three-point orthosis indicated for swan neck or boutonniere deformities.
True
TRUE OR FALSE: Treatment goals for static splints include prevention of misuse, disuse an overuse of muscles.
True
TRUE OR FALSE: The dorsal wrist cock-up splint is better tolerated by edematous hands.
True
TRUE OR FALSE: General indications on the prescription of the resting hand splint include immobilization to reduce symptoms and position the wrist and hand in functional alignment.
True
TRUE OR FALSE: Generally indicated for median nerve compression are volar, dorsal or ulnar gutter splint with the wrist in a neutral position.
True
TRUE OR FALSE: The Dynamic Hand Finger Orthosis aka Knuckle-Bender Orthosis is used to stretch the extension contracture of the MCP joints when the collateral ligaments have shortened during periods of immobilization.
True
TRUE OR FALSE: The thumb post permits selective movements of the thumb.
True
TRUE OR FALSE: For splints indicated for Radial Nerve Injury, the wrist should be kept in functional position and the splint should substitute for the loss of the radial nerve by placing the wrist in neutral.
False
TRUE OR FALSE: Dynamic splints aid in fracture alignment and wound healing.
True
This UE orthosis maintains the wrist in the neutral or mildly extended position. It immobilizes the wrist while allowing full MCP flexion and thumb mobility.
a. Wrist cock-up splint
b. Resting hand splint
c. Dynamic wrist extension splint
d. Tenodesis training splint
a. Wrist cock-up splint
The following statements are TRUE regarding the CAPENER splint EXCEPT:
a. It is a dynamic spring wire splint for PIP extension
b. Indicated for PIP flexion contracture, volar plate injury and flexor tendon repairs
c. Allows passive PIP extension
d. Allows passive IP flexion
d. Allows passive IP flexion
Mainly provides sensory feedback on the spine.
A. Flexible spinal orthosis
B. Rigid spinal orthosis
C. Both
D. Neither
A. Flexible spinal orthosis
William Orthosis
A. L-S FE Control
B. L-S FEL Control
C. L-S FELR Control
D. L-S EL Control
D. L-S EL Control
Indicated for conditions presenting with significant spinal instability such as compression fracture
A. Flexible spinal orthosis
B. Rigid spinal orthosis
C. Both
D. Neither
B. Rigid spinal orthosis
Knight Orthosis
A. L-S FEL control
B. L-S FE control
C. L-S EL control
D. L-S FELR control
A. L-S FEL control
This TLSO is indicated for patients with S-type of curves, and lower scoliosis curves of 40 deg or less
A. Milwaukee orthosis
B. Boston orthosis
C. Wilmington orthosis
D. Schroth’s orthosis
B. Boston orthosis
Effective in elevating intraabdominal pressure.
A. Flexible spinal orthosis
B. Rigid spinal orthosis
C. Both
D. Neither
C. Both
Provides FELR Control for the the cervical spine.
A. Sternal Occipital Mandibular Immobilizer
B. Basic Soft Collar
C. Post Appliance
D. Philadelphia Collar
C. Post Appliance
TRUE OR FALSE: The Thoracolumbar Corset functions to provide trunk stabilization, decreased loading on vertebra and discs, restricts motion for FELR and spinal re-alignment.
False
Chairback Orthosis
A. L-S FE Control
B. L-S FEL Control
C. L-S FELR Control
D. L-S EL Control
A. L-S FE Control
A CTLSO with a pelvic jacket and two posterior uprights extended to a superior neck or chest ring
A. Milwaukee Orthosis
B. Boston orthosis
C. Wilmington orthosis
D. Schroth’s orthosis
A. Milwaukee Orthosis
Taylor Orthosis
A. TLS FEL Control
B. TLS FE Control
C. TLS FELR Control
D. TLS FLR Control
B. TLS FE Control
TRUE OR FALSE: The Sacroiliac Belt stabilizes the SI joints as it encircles the pelvis between the iliac crests and the gluteal folds
False
NOTE: this is a sacroiliac corset
TLS FEL Control
A. Knight-Taylor
B. Taylor
C. Jewett
D. Cowhorn
A. Knight-Taylor
TLS F Control
A. Jewett brace
B. CASH
C. Both
D. Neither
C. Both
Cowhorn
A. TLS FLR Control
B. TLS FEL Control
C. TLS FEL Control
D. TLS FELR Control
A. TLS FLR Control
Decreases loading on vertebra and disc
A. Flexible spinal orthosis
B. Rigid spinal orthosis
C. Both
D. Neither
C. Both
When donning, this spinal orthosis should be donned before assuming upright position.
A. Flexible spinal orthosis
B. Rigid spinal orthosis
C. Both
D. Neither
B. Rigid spinal orthosis
