orthotics Flashcards

1
Q

lightweight
easy to don/doff
cosmetic
able to wear in any shoe

A

MAFO advantages

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2
Q

only a little knee stability

concern about plastic if swelling, sensory loss

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MAFO disadvantages

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3
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more knee stability
more options with ankle joint
easiest to don/dogg

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AFO double upright advantages

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4
Q

heavier
uglier
can only wear with one shoe

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AFO double upright disadvantages

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5
Q

most knee stability, some hip stability

A

KAFO advantages

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6
Q

TOO HEAVY

very difficult to don/doff

A

KAFO disadvantages

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7
Q

more knee extension in stance; toe clearance difficult

A

more PF in orthotic

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8
Q

more knee flexion; toe clearance easier

A

more DF in orthotic

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9
Q

happy medium for ankle orthotic

A

5 degrees of DF

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10
Q

madicare guidelines to replace or modify AFO

A

lost
damaged
or change in patients condition

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11
Q

Use of estim for orthotic substitution/enhance function

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FES

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