Orthotics Flashcards

1
Q

What are the types of cervical collars?

A
  • philadelphia
  • aspen
  • miami J
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What are the types of cervicothoracic orthoses (CTOs)?

A
  • CTO

- halo

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3
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What is a halo used for?

A
  • significant trauma

- significant restrictions

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4
Q

What are the different types of spinal orthotics?

A
  • hyperextension orthoses

- TLSO

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5
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What are the types of hyperextension orthoses?

A
  • Jewett
  • CASH
  • HE brace with neck support
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6
Q

List adaptive equipment for ADLs?

A
  • sock aid
  • reacher
  • leg lifter
  • hook
  • sponge
  • long handled shoehorn
  • sock butler/arm butler
  • raised toilet seats
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7
Q

What are the goals of patient positioning?

A
  • patient comfort
  • skin hygiene
  • joint mobility
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8
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What are the positioning guidelines?

A
  • avoid static positioning
  • education on pressure relief
  • turning schedule for pts unable to reposition themselves
  • use positioning devices to offload at risk skin
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9
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What are the DOs of positioning?

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  • float heels
  • elevate UE
  • use for W/L
  • prevent hip ER in supine
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10
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What are the DON’Ts of positioning?

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  • place under knees

- keep neck flexed

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11
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What are the types of offloading cushions?

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  • foam
  • gel
  • air
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Describe foam offloading cushions

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  • less pressure relief

- high postural assist

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13
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Describe gel offloading cushions

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  • more pressure relief

- moderate postural assist

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14
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Describe air offloading cushions

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  • best pressure relief

- least postural stability

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