Orthotics

Question 1

usually supports longitudinal arch and corrects for pes planus

Answer 1

scaphoid pads

Question 2

heel w/ extended anterior medial border used to support the longitudinal arch and correct for flexible pes valgus

Answer 2

Thomas heel

Question 3

takes pressure off metatarsal heads by building up the sole proximal to the metatarsal heads

Answer 3

metatarsal bars

Question 4

builds up sole proximal to metatarsal heads and allows more push off in weak or inflexible feet

Answer 4

rocker bar

Question 5

ankle jt which gives mediolateral stability while allowing dorsiflexion and plantar flexion

Answer 5

free motion

Question 6

determines limits of ankle dorsiflexion. Too much DF = buckling or knee flex

Answer 6

anterior stop (DF stop)

Question 7

determines limits of ankle PF. Too much PF = recurvatum or knee hyperextension

Answer 7

posterior stop (PF stop)

Question 8

spring assist, which usually aids DF

Answer 8

klenzak

Question 9

ankle jt w/ anterior and posterior channels that can be fit w/ springs to assist motion or w/ pins to reduce motion

Answer 9

bichannel adjustable ankle lock (BICAAL)

Question 10

metal shoe attachment in a brace. Splits allow for shoe replacement; solids do not

Answer 10

stirrups

Question 11

control varus (lateral strap) or valgus (medial strap) at the ankle.

Answer 11

T straps

Question 12

orthotic frame allowing max stabilization for activities done in standing positions. May permit “swivel gait”

Answer 12

Parapodium

Question 13

bar connects two shoes, which can swivel. Used to correct clubfoot or pes equinovarus

Answer 13

Denis Browne splint

Question 14

keeps hips abducted. Used for congenitally dislocated hips or conditions w/ tight adductors

Answer 14

Frejka pillow

Question 15

abducts hips. Used in Legg-Calve Perthes

Answer 15

Toronto hip abduction orthosis

Question 16

built in DF assist. Not useful in severe spasticity

Answer 16

Posterior leaf spring

Question 17

primarily for medial lateral stability

Answer 17

spiral AFO

Question 18

cervical, thoracic, lumbosacral orthosis used to control scoliosis.

Answer 18

Milwaukee brace

Question 19

molded brace for scoliosis below T7-T9. More cosmetic

Answer 19

Boston brace

Question 20

limits flexion and extension of the trunk (lateral flexion

Answer 20

Knight (Knight-Taylor)

Question 21

limits flexion but encourages lordosis. Used for compression fractures

Answer 21

Jewett

Question 22

Attaches to skull and provides max orthotic control

Answer 22

Halo brace

Question 23

suspension made of leather strap encircling thigh immediately above femoral epicondyles.

Answer 23

supracondylar cuff

Question 24

suspension w/ medial and lateral walls extending above femoral epicondyles. Increases mediolateral stability. No buckle or loop

Answer 24

supracondylar suspension

Question 25

same as supracondylar cuff but has anterior wall which terminates above patella. Can interfere w/ kneeling

Answer 25

suprapatellar

Question 26

suspension sued for sensitive skin. Increases weight bearing area.

Answer 26

thigh corset

Question 27

suspension that is suspended by contour of its brims and socket walls

Answer 27

syme’s suspension