Orthotics Basics

Question 1

Floor Reaction AFO

Answer 1

Creates knee extension during stance phase

Question 2

Posterior Leaf spring AFO

Answer 2

• Assists with dorsiflexion & preventing foot drop

- No medial/lateral support** (requires sufficient med/lat support from patient)

Question 3

Solid AFO

Answer 3

-Controls:
Dorsiflexion, plantarflexion, inversion, and eversion.
-Can be made to be solid or articulating.

Question 4

Craig-Scott AFO

Answer 4

• KAFO
• Specifically for paraplegia
• Patients able to stand with posterior lean of trunk

Question 5

T/F: orthotics can help reduce tone

Answer 5

true

footplates can be added to plastic AFOs to help reduce tone

Question 6

Parapodium:

Answer 6

Standing frame, mostly for pediatrics

You ambulate by shifting weight and rocking base across floor

Question 7

What position of the foot do you need to mold a custom AFO?

Answer 7

Subtalar neutral

Question 8

RGO is what classification of orthotic?

Answer 8

KAFO ?? (fact check this haha)

Question 9

T/F: orthotic TLSO bracing is appropriate and effective for retarding scoliosis progression

Answer 9

True
Appropriate until they reach skeletal maturity

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