Orthotics

Question 1

A posterior leaf spring orthoses assists with

Answer 1

DF - prevents foot drop

Requires M/L control

Question 2

Function of a floor reaction AFO

Answer 2

Assists with knee extension during stance

Question 3

This type of orthoses allows someone with paraplegia to stand with a posterior trunk lean

Answer 3

Craig-Scott KAFO

Question 4

This type orthoses utilizes a cable system to assist with advancement of the LEs during gait.

Used with paraplegics

Answer 4

Reciprocating gait orthoses (RGO)

Question 5

Standing frame designed to allow a pt to sit when necessary. Prefabricated and ambulation is achieved by shifting weight and rocking the base across the floo

Primarily used in peds

Answer 5

Parapodia

Question 6

Rigid insert that adds extra height to the heel of a shoe

Often to take pressure off the Achilles’ tendon

Answer 6

Heel lift

Question 7

Function of heel cup

Answer 7

Helps stabilize the calcaneus in neutral position

Question 8

Flat piece of padding placed posterior to the met heads either on the outer sole or the inner sole

Helps relieve pressure from the met heads by transferring it to the metatarsal shafts

Answer 8

Metatarsal bar/pad

Question 9

Convex strip on placed just posterior to met heads

Assists pts who have difficulty with terminal stance phase 2/2 limited foot mobility

Answer 9

Rocker bar

Question 10

This orthosis is used to help correct scoliosis

Answer 10

Milwaukee brace

Question 11

TLSO brace that limits drunk flexion/extension through 3 point control design

Answer 11

Taylor brace