Fall 17 comp exam Orthotics Flashcards
1
Q
If you immobilize a segment in the lumbar/sacral spine what orthosis would you use?
A
Knight Taylor
2
Q
Immobilizing Upper thoracic and cervical spine what orthosis should you use?
A
Halo
3
Q
What to do when redness on lateral malleoli 30 minutes after wearing?
A
discontinue use and call certified prostitist and orthotist
4
Q
Severe fluctuation in edema and no sensation in ankle what should you use?
A
metal AFO
5
Q
If prosthetic is loose and not fitting what type of gait deviation would you expect to see?
A
ipsilateral hip hike and lateral whip
6
Q
Where is the socket set if the knee is to flexed during patient ambulation?
A
socket is posteriorly set
7
Q
What should you insert in the shoe if the sound limb is always flexed during ambulation?
A
Heel lift on the sound side
