LE Orthotics Flashcards
Q: What is PRAFO?
Pressure Relieving Ankle Foot Orthosis
Content: PRAFO
Indicated for (PF) contracture prevention and pressure relief (prevent pressure sores)
Q: What can PRAFOs be used for? (3)
- Neuro involvement (CVA, SCI, TBI, etc.)
- Orthopedic (hip fracture, amputation)
- Long-term immobility (ICU)
Q: In general for orthotics a __ _________ pressure system is used.
3, point
- critical for LE orthotics/prosthetics
Content: Design considerations for (LE) Orthotic (13)
- Diagnosis
- Prognosis
- Comorbidities
- Height
- Weight
- Cost
- Cosmetics
- Degree of deformity
- Degree of correction
- Musculoskeletal factors
- Mobility requirements
- Stability requirements
- Anticipated functional level
Content: Trim Lines for LE Orthotics (6)
- Proximal (determines knee movement)
- Anterior (determines ankle movement)
- Ankle
- Foot (M/L movement)
- Metatarsal (effects push off)
- Posterior (higher = increases moment)
Content: LE Orthotic Evaluation (2)
- Functional ROM (midtarsal, subtalar, talocrural, knee/hip)
- Functional Muscle Strength (focus on general LE muscle groups)
Content: Foot alignment and function for prescription (3)
- Supination
- Pronation
- Skeletal deviations (hallux valgus)
Content: Ankle alignment and function for prescription (3)
- Foot drop
- Medial/lateral instability
- PF contracture
Content: Knee alignment and function for prescription (4)
- Flexion
- Genu recurvatum
- Genu varum
- Genu valgum
Q: What is the foundation of any orthotic?
Shoes
Content: LE Orthotics - Prefabricated (5)
- “Off the shelf”
- Limited fit and function
- Mild involvement
- Temporary use
- Diagnostic procedures
Content: LE Orthotics - Custom Fit (5)
- Prefabricated device modified to fit a specific pt.
- Provide limited fit and function
- Mild to moderate involvement
- Temporary use
- Diagnostic procedures
Content: LE Orthotics - Custom fabricated (3)
- Individualized fit for maximal function
- Moderate to severe involvement
- Extended or permanent use
Content: Foot Orthotics - Supramalleolar (SMO/DAFO) (3)
- Allows DF and PF
- Provides forefoot, midfoot, and subtalar stability
- Tone management (primary indication for this brace)
Content: Ankle Orthotics - Ground (or Floor) Reaction (3)
- Pre-tibial cuff facilitates knee extension
- Rigid foot plate facilitate push-off
- Capable of tri-planar motion control
- Common with ALS pts.
Content: Ankle Orthotics - Patellar Tendon Bearing
Reduces force on midfoot and heel by moving the major of the WB to just below the patellar tendon
- Can be used with Charcot foot
Content: Ankle Orthotics - Solid Ankle (2)
- Trim lines encompass malleoli
- Maximum motion control in all planes
Content: Ankle Orthotics - Semi Solid (3)
- Trim lines bisect malleoli
- Allows some DF in late stance
- Provides some M/L stabilization
Content: Ankle Orthotics - Posterior Leaf Spring (4)
- Stores energy during loading
- Releases energy to facilitate swing
- Provides little M/L stability
- Provides DF assist
Content: Ankle Orthotics - Articulated (4)
- Various materials
- Addresses multiple biomechanical functions
- Varying levels of adjustability
- Size/weight and cosmetics may be problematic