Back Rehab Flashcards
1
Q
What is a laminectomy?
A
remove lamina to release pressure on Spinal cord
2
Q
What is microdisectomy?
A
insert needle around disk herniation and take out a portion
3
Q
What is an advantage of microdisectomy?
A
minimally invasive-less pain and scarring
4
Q
What is corpectomy?
A
take out vertebrae and put a spacer in
5
Q
If you had a client who had a diseased vertebrae what becomes a consideration for OT?
A
safety, balance because center of balance changes, environmental modifications, strengthen back and abs
6
Q
What is a common reason for a spinal fusion?
A
DDD
7
Q
What is OT role after a cervical surgery?
A
teaching compensation techniques for decreased neck motion
8
Q
OT Roles after back surgeries?
A
donning/doffing brace
UBD/LBD
home safety, gait, item transport
