Prosthetics/Orthotics

Question 1

What is an Orthosis?

Answer 1

an external appliance worn to restrict/assist motion or to transfer load from one area to another

Question 2

What is a Prosthesis?

Answer 2

a replacement of all or part of the leg or arm

Question 3

CPO Responsibilities

Answer 3

-patient assessment, formulation of treatment plan, patient follow-up
-select appropriate device and materials
design, fabricate fit orthoeses/prostheses
-demonstrate how to use device to patient

Question 4

O&P Assistant

Answer 4

-practice under guidance of CPO, assist with O&P procedures and tasks related to patient mgmt. Fabricates, repairs, and maintenance of devices
-High school degree AND 3 semester in human anatomy/general/fundamenal physics, and medical terminology AND 1-1.5 years of clinical experience under CPO

Question 5

O&P Technicians

Answer 5

-fabricates, repairs, and maintains orthoses and/or prostheses. Must be proficient in current fabricating techniques, familiar with material properties and skilled in use of necessary equipment
-Completion of accredited program OR high school degree and 2 years of experience under CPO or assistant

Question 6

PTs role in O&P

Answer 6

-assessment for identified purposes
-prepartion for use
-evaluation of fit
-education in fit and training use (don/doff)
-gait training, transfer training, high-level training
-assessment and quantification of functional benefits and uses

Question 7

Documentaion in O&P

Answer 7

-developed in 1978
-Two levels of codes
–Level I: CPT
–Level II: L-codes