Orthotics ankle hip knee Flashcards
What is the goal of any orthosis
address pathological symptoms
orthosis will do one of three things
control pain
Control deformity
control motion
Three points of force application are required to control motion in one plane_ one _____ force and two _____ forces
one corrective force and two stabilizing forces
Foot orthosis
Subtalar joint support in what plane
frontal plane
what are some common indications for FO
pes planus
pes cavus
plantar fasciitis
heel spurs
metatarsalgia
mild-moderate calcaneal varus/valgus
mild-moderate midfoot deformity
laxity
diabetic neuropathy
UCBL- university of cali berkely lab
controls calcaneus and midfoot in what planes
transverse and frontal plane
most corrective foot orthosis
SMO supra malleolar orthosis
controls calcaneus, midfoot in what plane
ankle in what plane
transverse
frontal
ankle fontal
SMO allow for free ______ and ______
dorsiflexion and plantarflexion
What are 3 indicators for SMO
- ankle instability
- flexible calcaneal and midfoot deformity
- moderate-severe deformity
AFO fitting goals
increase ankle stability
improve cadence
increased balance/step length
limit foot drop
increase knee stability
limit genu recuvatum
create heel to toe gait pattern
desire for guided control in 3 planes
What are indicators for metal AFO
ankle motion management: sagittal plane control only
edema: constant fluid fluctuations
Patient preference
What are some contraindications for a metal AFO
increased weight
Posterior leaf spring PLS-AFO indicators
drop foot
tibialis anterior weakness
dorsiflexion paralysis
What are some Pros for PLS-AFO
lightweight
low profile
off the shelf options
Dynamic carbon fiber AFO indicators
drop foot
dorsiflexion/plantarflexion weakness
-cva
-ms
-neuropathy