Orthoses

Question 1

Orthoses

Answer 1

any device added to the body to
stabilize or immobilize a body part, prevent deformity, protect against injury, or assist with
function

Question 2

goals for orthoses

Answer 2

-body segment alignment
-joint motion
-relief of distal weight bearing forces
-protection

Question 3

LE types

Answer 3

• FO foot orthosis
• AFO ankle foot orthosis
• KO knee orthosis
• KAFO knee ankle foot orthosis
• HKAFO hip knee ankle foot orthosis
• HO hip orthosis

Question 4

UCBL

Answer 4

Hind foot / mid foot correction
* Heel cup extends proximal to inframalleolar area and
distally to the metatarsal heads

Question 5

SMO

Answer 5

• Supra Maleolar Orthosis
• Low profile design that crosses the ankle
• Less invasive trim lines than a standard AFO

Question 6

Upper Extremity Orthoses: types

Answer 6

• HO hand orthosis
• WHO wrist hand orthosis
• EO elbow orthosis
• EWHO elbow wrist hand orthosis
• SO shoulder orthosis

Question 7

Elbow Orthosis

Answer 7

total contact elbow orthosis
* Can be used for prevention of contracture(s), fracture,
immobilization
-static or dynamic

Question 8

Shoulder Orthosis

Answer 8

Commonly called “shoulder sling”
* Used for shoulder immobilization

Question 9

Spinal Orthoses types

Answer 9

• CO cervical orthosis
• CTLSO cervical, thoracic, lumbosacral orthosis
• TLSO thoracic, lumbosacral orthosis
• LSO lumbosacral orthosis

Question 10

Scoliotic Curve

Answer 10

• 0°- 30 Treated with signs of
  progression
• 30°- 45 Orthotic Intervention
• 45° < Surgical Intervention

Question 11

Boston Overlap Orthosis

Answer 11

Semi-Rigid Design
* Increases Intra-abdominal pressure
* Limits ROM
* Commonly used for Herniated Nucleus
Pulposus, and moderate soft tissue strains and sprains