Orthoses

Question 1

medial epicondylosis

Answer 1

forearm based wrist immobilization (wrist in neutral)

Question 2

lateral epicondylosis

Answer 2

forearm based wrist immobilization (wrist in 25-40 extension)

Question 3

carpal tunnel

Answer 3

forearm based wrist immobilization (wrist in neutral)

Question 4

TFCC tear

Answer 4

forearm based wrist immobilization (wrist in 10-15 extension)

Question 5

Colles’ fracture

Answer 5

forearm based wrist immobilization (wrist in 10-15 extensionl)

Question 6

wrist flexion contracture after distal radius fracture

Answer 6

static-progressive wrist extension

Question 7

radial n. palsy

Answer 7

radial n. palsy (15 extension)

Question 8

what 4 conditions receive forearm based thumb immobilization?

Answer 8

de Quervain’s, scaphoid fracture, bennett’s fracture, rolando’s fracture

Question 9

what 3 conditions receive wrist-hand-finger (resting hand) splint?

Answer 9

OA/RA, burns

Question 10

what 2 conditions receive hand based thumb immobilization?

Answer 10

skier’s thumb, OA

Question 11

what 2 conditions receive a finger gutter orthosis?

Answer 11

phalanx fracture, collateral ligament injury of the PIP or DIP