Chapter One

Question 1

What does ISO stand for?

Answer 1

International Organization for Standardization

Question 2

What is the definition of Orthosis?

Answer 2

An externally applied device used to modify the structural and functional characteristics of the neuromuscular and skeletal systems

Question 3

What is the definition of Orthotics

Answer 3

The science and art involved in treating patients by the use of an orthosis.

Question 4

What is the definition of an orthotist?

Answer 4

A person who, having completed an approved course of education and training, is authorized by an appropriate national authority to design measure and fit orthoses.

Question 5

What is the abbreviation of Hip orthosis?

Answer 5

HpO

Question 6

What is the abbreviation of Hand Orthosis

Answer 6

HdO

Question 7

What is the abbreviation of Sacroiliac orthosis?

Answer 7

SIO

Question 8

What should be included in your notes when describing the pain a patient is feeling?

Answer 8

Which joints are involved, What induces the pain.

Question 9

What should be included in your notes when describing a deformity?

Answer 9

The joints and segments involved. If the deformity is preventable, reducible or irreducible.

Question 10

What are the clinical objectives of orthotic treatment?

Answer 10

To relieve pain
To manage deformities
To prevent excessive range of Motion
To increase range of motion
To compensate for abnormalities of segment length or shape
To manage abnormal neuromuscular function
To protect tissues
To promote healing
To provide other effects: Placebo, warmth, postural feedback.

Question 11

What are the functional requirements of orthoses?

Answer 11

To prevent, reduce or stabilize a deformity
To modify the range of motion
To add to the length or alter the shape of a segment
To compensate for weak muscle activity or control musle hyperactivity.
To reduce or redistribute the load on tissues.

Question 12

What are the four categories of the components?

Answer 12

Interface components
Articulating components
Structural components
Cosmetic components

Question 13

What are examples of interface components:

Answer 13

Shells, 
Pads
Straps
Foot orthoses
Shoes

Question 14

What is the definition of interface components:

Answer 14

Those components which are in direct contact with the user and are responsible for transmitting the forces which result in its function and may retain it in place.

Question 15

What is the definition of articulating components?

Answer 15

components of orthoses used to allow or control the motion of anatomical joints.

Question 16

What are examples of articulating components?

Answer 16

The anatomical joint
The permissible motions of the joint
The form of articulation, either motion between parts of the joint or deformation of a part of the joint
The axis of roation
The type of controls that the joint incorporates.

Question 17

What is the definition of structural components?

Answer 17

Components which connect the interface and articulating components and maintain the alignment of the orthosis and include both uprights and shells.

Question 18

What is the definition of cosmetic components:

Answer 18

The means of providing shape, color and texture to orthoses and include fillers, covers, and sleeves.