cervical orthosis

Question 1

discuss soft collar

Answer 1

FE control

for neck sprains or arthritic changes

does not restrict only fback

Question 2

discuss rigid collar

Answer 2

FE control

has some form of restriciton

for neck sprains or arthritic changes

Question 3

discuss philadelphia collar

Answer 3

has a chin component - reposition the head in relation to the neck to prevent further injury

FE control

has hole for airflow and tracheostomy

for pts who underwent neck surgery

Question 4

disscuss SOMI

Answer 4

sterno occipital mandibular immob

FER control

has uprights and mandibular supp

a thin band placed laterally, somehow with compensation, lateral movement is still allowed

Question 5

discuss four poster

Answer 5

FELR control

has 4 appliances

Question 6

discuss custom molded-cuirass orthosis

Answer 6

restrcits all neck motion

extends up to level of chest

for severe cervical injuries

Question 7

discuss custom molded-minerva orthosis

Answer 7

restricts all neck and some thoracic motions

CTO

for severe cervical injuries
- high cervical cord injury

Question 8

discuss custom molded-halo orthosis

Answer 8

restricts all neck and some thoracic motions

for acute injuries prior to minerva