Hand Orthoses- Thermoplastic And Metal - Rationale, Components, And Orthometry

Question 1

The short opponens hand orthosis is designed to maintain the thumb in an opposed position. What Hand architectural concern that all hand orthoses must address does the short opponens attend to, if fitted properly?

Answer 1

Supporting the palmar arch

Question 2

What is the primary component piece of a short opponens fabricated from the pre-cut kit?

Answer 2

Palmar Piece

Question 3

The radial extension component of the short opponens hand orthosis comes into contact primarily with what part of the hand?

Answer 3

The 2nd metacarpal joint

Question 4

The thumb post of a plastic hand orthosis encompasses the thenar area eminence, 1st MCP joint and extends to just proximal of the IP joint. It holds thumb in what 2 relative positions?

Answer 4

Abduction and Flexion

Question 5

What material is commonly used to make finger cuffs for finger extension assist attachements?

Answer 5

Leather