Orthopedic Conditions

Question 1

What is the goal of OT in orthopedic rehab?

Answer 1

help client achieve maximal function of body and limb to restore occupational functioning

Question 2

decreased bone density

Answer 2

osteoporosis

Question 3

inflammation of the synovial fluid/membrane of the joint

Answer 3

rheumatoid arthritis

Question 4

What are the 2 ways to fix a fracture?

Answer 4

1) closed reduction

2) open reduction

Question 5

closed reduction of a fracture means what?

Answer 5

cast

Question 6

open reduction of a fracture means what?

Answer 6

surgical procedure

Question 7

ORIF

Answer 7

open reduction internal fixation

Question 8

What are the 3 types of total hip arthroplasty?

Answer 8

1) anterolateral
2) posterolateral
3) minimally invasive

Question 9

What are some POSTEROLATERAL hip precautions?

Answer 9

• no hip FLEXION greater than 90*
• no internal rotation
• no ADDUCTION (crossing legs)

Question 10

What are some ANTEROLATERAL hip precautions?

Answer 10

• no external rotation
• no ADDUCTION
• no extension (hip)

Question 11

What are some MINIMALLY INVASIVE hip precautions?

Answer 11

• there are no precautions b/c no muscle detachment is required and hip remains in a stable position

Question 12

bone cells die because of poor blood supply

Answer 12

avascular necrosis

Question 13

What does ORIF do?

Answer 13

pins, plates, rods, screws (weight bearing restrictions)

Question 14

NWB

Answer 14

non-weight bearing

Question 15

TTWB

Answer 15

toe touch weight bearing (pretend egg is under your foot)

Question 16

PWB

Answer 16

partial weight bearing (50% of individuals body weight)

Question 17

WBAT

Answer 17

weight bearing as tolerated

Question 18

FWB

Answer 18

full weight bearing

Question 19

TKA

Answer 19

total knee arthroplasty

Question 20

What are some considerations for THR & TKA?

Answer 20

• use of TED hose
• hip precautions
• sexual activity