Orthosis Flashcards
Refers to a device externally applied to the body to improve the fxn or to support body segment
Orthosis
5 Main fxn of Orthosis
Protection
Correction
Assistance
Substitute
Attachment
Position of FA
Mid position/Neutral
Position of Wrist
Slight Extension
Position of MCP
Flexion
Position of Fingers
Extension
Position of Thumb
Palmar abduction & Extension
Resting position of Thumb (Magee)
30 deg flexion
Abduction
Hand Prehensions (1st-3rd)
Precision Grip
Hand Prehensions (4th-5th)
Power Grasp
UE Orthosis that does not cross joints
Non-articular
Indication of Non-articular
Fracture
UE Orthosis that crosses the joint; immobilize
Static
Indication of Static
Fracture
Ligamentous sprain
Increases ROM and made of Thermoplastic
Serial Static
UE Orthosis that permits wanted movement and blocks unwanted movement
Static Motion Blocking
Increases ROM with a Merit component
Static Progressive
(+ Elastic band, spring recoil, rubber
Dynamic
Elastic + Permits movement + Resist movement
Dynamic Motion Blocking
Post-operative flexor tendon surgery
Kleinert Post-op Splint
Mechanism of Kleinert Post-op Splint
Allows passive finger flexion
Allows active finger extension
Indication of Dynamic Traction
Intra articular fx
Allows movement + Traction component
Dynamic traction
Mechanism of RIC Tenodesis Splint
Active wrist extension
Passive finger flexion
Orthosis for DQS
Thumb spica (forearm based)
Orthosis for Gamekeeper’s thumb
Thumb spica (hand based)
Orthosis for Lateral Epicondylitis
Tennis elbow splint with cuff
Orthosis for Medial Epicondylitis
Golfer’s elbow splint with cuff
Orthosis for Trigger finger
Finger flexor splint
Orthosis for Digital sprain
Finger extensor splint
Orthosis for Arthritis/Inflammation
Resting Hand Splint (wrist extension & RD)
Orthosis for Dupuytren’s Contracture
MCP Extension Orthosis
Orthosis for Metacarpal & Phalangeal fx
Gutter splint
Orthosis for Elbow sprain
Neoprene elbow sleeve
Promotes SH abd (BURN)
Airplane splint
Orthosis for Brachial plexus injury
Shoulder splint
Orthosis for Median nerve Neuropathy
Web Spacer
Cock-up splint
Wrist ext splint
Resting Hand splint
Orthosis for Radial Nerve Neuropathy
MCP ext assist
Wrist ext assist
Orthosis for Papal benedict hand
Allow slight MCP flexion
Permits MCP extension
Blocks MCP hyperextension
Orthosis for Cubital tunnel syndrome
45 deg elbow flexion
0-5 wrist extension
Thumb & fingers freely movable
Orthosis for Shoulder Subluxation
Sling
Triangular Bandage
Lap Board
Orthosis for Spasticity should promote
Elbow, wrist, MCP, finger extension
UE Positioning in Neurologic Orthosis
Wrist 10-30 extension
MCP 35-45 extension
PIP extension
DIP relaxed
SCI Orthosis
C1-C4
AFO (Arm Forearm Orthosis)
SCI Orthosis
C1-C5
Long Opponens Splint
SCI Orthosis
C1-C6
Resting Hand Splint
(Slight wrist ext, MCP flex, IP ext)
SCI Orthosis
C5
Balanced Forearm Orthosis
SCI Orthosis
C6
Wrist driven; Finger flexor splint
SCI Orthosis
C5-C7
Universal Cuff
SCI Orthosis
C6-C7
Short Opponens Splint
SCI Orthosis
C8-T1
Lumbrical Bar
Initial cervical orthosis prescription
Physiological effect
Soft Collar
Additional support on occiput & mandible
Hard Collar
Philadelphia restricts
FEL
Flexion, Extension, Lateral flexion
For Emergency; Full contact support
Jobst Vertebrace
Modified Philadelphia
Yale
Yale restricts
FE
Flexion, Extension
SOMI restricts
FER
Flexion, Extension, Rotation
Encloses the occipital area
Minerva
Minerva restricts
FELR with axial load
Flexion, Extension, Lateral flexion, Rotation
Cuirass restricts
FELR with axial load
Flexion, Extension, Lateral flexion, Rotation
Halo restricts
FELR with axial load
Flexion, Extension, Lateral flexion, Rotation
Indication of Halo
Unstable fx
Contraindication of Halo
Stable fx
Four Poster restricts
FELR with axial load
Flexion, Extension, Lateral flexion, Rotation
SI Belt
Stability for SIJ
SI Corset
Stability for SIJ + Symphysis Pubis
Lumbar Binder
LBP; good posture
MC Flexible Spinal orthosis
LS Corset
Chairback restricts
FE
Flexion, Extension
Knight restricts
FEL
Flexion, Extension, Lateral flexion
William restricts
EL
Extension, Lateral flexion
Plastic LS Jacket restricts
FELR
Flexion, Extension, Lateral flexion, Rotation
Taylor restricts
FE
Flexion, Extension
Knight-Taylor restricts
FEL
Flexion, Extension, Lateral flexion
Cowhorn restricts
FLR
Flexion, Lateral flexion, Rotation
Jewett restricts
Flexion
Cruciform restricts
Flexion
Orthosis for patients with lumbar lordosis
William
Orthosis for patients with OA of the spine
Jewett