Intro To Upper Extremity

Question 1

The hand and wrist as a unit move in a multitude of directions. The limited soft tissue coverage of the hand make for many prominent areas difficult to fit with an orthosis. The hand is made up of how many bones?

Answer 1

27

Question 2

Use of a wrist hand orthosis with a wrist extension assist may be prescribed to address:

Answer 2

A radial nerve palsy with wrist extension weakness.

Question 3

Upper extremity splints are often fabricated and/or fitted by what rehabilitation personnel?

Answer 3

Occupational Therapist

Question 4

A wrist driven hand orthosis is designed to mechanically assist patients to achieve what type of grasp or prehension?

Answer 4

Three point prehension

Question 5

The mobile arm support or balancing forearm orthosis is used to assist quadriplegic patients in their activities of daily living. This orthotic system uses gravity and a wheelchair mounted hinged shoulder elbow orthosis to do what?

Answer 5

Assist with gross motor function in the shoulder and elbow