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1
Q

Describe the position of the MP stop.

A

Proximal to the PIP joints with the MP joints in 15 degrees of flexion

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2
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Describe the position of the thumb post.

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Encircles the distal phalanx of the thumb, but does not interfere with the thumb and finger pads

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3
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Describe the purpose of adding a lumbrical bar with an IP extension assist.

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Dynamic assistance for IP extension, while preventing MP hyperextension.

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4
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Describe the rubber band line of pull for IP extension assist.

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The line of pull should be perpendicular to the middle phalanx

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5
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The C-bar should place the thumb in what position?

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35 degrees of abduction

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6
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Thumb post is indicated when:

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Thumb opposition and flexion are not adequate for prehension

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7
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What is the purpose of the 1st dorsal interosseous assist?

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Abducts the index finger to assist prehension

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8
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What is the purpose of the MP stop?

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Substitutes for lumbrical weakness by positioning the MCP joint in flexion.

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9
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What is the purpose of the spring swivel thumb attachment?

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Dynamic thumb abduction assistance. Spring tension should allow full adduction, but enough tension to return the thumb to the abducted position.

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10
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When is an adjustable MP flexion stop indicated?

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When the MP joint is contracted to return the hand to functional position.

IP extension assist can be added if IP flexion contractures are present.

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11
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Where is the 1st dorsal interosseus assist positioned?

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positioned proximal to the PIP joint of the index finger

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12
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Where is the spring swivel thumb positioned?

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Proximal to the thumb IP joint

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13
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Where should the thumb IP extension assist band be placed?

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Positioned distal to the IP joint, but not obstructing the the thumb pad.

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14
Q

A HO is also referred to as:

A

a short opponens orthosis

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15
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A WHO is also referred to as:

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a long opponens orthosis

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16
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Can a patient be fit with bilateral ratchet WHO’s?

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No, due to the difficulty of the ratchet, it is difficult to operate bilateral devices.

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17
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Can bilateral WDWHO’s be fit?

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Yes, patients can be fit with WDWHO’s.

They can also be fit with a ratchet one one side and WDWHO on the other.

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18
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What controls the amount of wrist extension needed to operate a WDWHO?

A

The actuator

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19
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What is the correct position of the C-bar?

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Trimmed proximal to the IP joint of the thumb to allow IP flexion

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20
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What is the purpose of a C-Bar?

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To maintain an adequate web space

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21
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List the 3 arches of the hand.

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Proximal transverse arch
Distal transverse arch
Longitudinal arch

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22
Q

MCP is the:

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Metacarpophalangeal joint

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23
Q

CMC is the:

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Carpometacarpal joint

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24
Q

How does mallet finger present?

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Flexion of the DIP joint

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25
Q

How does swan neck deformity present?

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Hyperextension of the PIP joint and flexion of the DIP joint

26
Q

How does a boutonnière deformity present?

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Flexion of the PIP joint and hyperextension of the DIP joint

27
Q

A patient with carpal tunnel syndrome would most likely be prescribed with _________________.

A

a cock-up splint

28
Q

To operate a WDWHO, the patient must have adequate _______________ strength.

A

wrist extension

29
Q

If a patient cannot operate a WDWHO, the patient may benefit from using a _________________________.

A

Ratchet WHO

30
Q

Extensor carpi radialis brevis inflammation and irritation is commonly referred to as __________________.

A

Tennis Elbow

31
Q

Entrapment of the ulnar nerve may be referred to you for which type of orthosis?

A

Cubital tunnel orthosis

32
Q

If the humeral fracture is in the distal 1/3 of the humerus, what orthosis will need to be fit?

A

Humeral fracture orthosis with forearm extension to reduce pronation and supination of the forearm.

33
Q

Define 3 anatomical structures are the “fixed unit” of the hand?

A

2nd metacarpal
3rd metacarpal
The distal carpal row

34
Q

Which muscle makes up the ulnar border of the anatomic snuff box?

A

Extensor Pollicis Longus

35
Q

What is considered the ideal position for function when fusing the glenohumeral joint?

A

30 degrees abduction
30 degrees flexion
30 degrees internal rotation

36
Q

Which nerve runs through the cubital tunnel?

A

Ulnar nerve

37
Q

The coracobrachialis, biceps and brachialis muscles are innervated by the __________ nerve.

A

musculocutaneous

38
Q

Static progressive orthoses should be used:

A

30 minutes a day, 3x per day

39
Q

Lack of finger abduction and adduction could be indicative of a ____________ lesion.

A

ulnar nerve

40
Q

The most common presentation of rheumatoid arthritis of the hand is:

A

ulnar deviation of the MCP’s

41
Q

Bouchard’s nodes are a common result of arthritis at the _________ joint.

A

PIP

42
Q

___________ is often caused by falling alseep with an arm over a chair and a high radial nerve injury.

A

Saturday night palsy

43
Q

Damage to the radial nerve at a low level will result in:

A

Wrist Drop

44
Q

List the nerves of the arm:

A
  1. Axillary
  2. Radial
  3. Musculocutaneous
45
Q

List the nerves of the foream:List the nerves of the foream:

A
  1. Radial
  2. Ulnar
  3. Median
46
Q

The axillary nerve supplies motor involvement to the ________.

A

Shoulder

47
Q

The radial nerve innervates the following arm muscles:

A
  1. Triceps

2. Brachioradialis

48
Q

The biceps brachii is innervated by the _____ nerve.

A

Musculocutaneous

49
Q

The median nerve exits at the levels ____ of the spine.

A

C6-T1

50
Q

The musculocutaneous nerve exits the cervical spine at the _______ levels.

A

C5-6

51
Q

The axillary nerve exits the spine at ________.

A

C5-6

52
Q

The ulnar nerve exits the spine at ______ levels.

A

C8-T1

53
Q

What muscles form the thenar eminence?

A

Opponens pollicis
Abductor pollicis brevis
Flexor pollicis brevis

54
Q

Which two bones articulate with the radius to form the first section of the wrist joint?

A

Lunate

Scaphoid

55
Q

Name the three prime wrist extensors:

A

extensor carpi radialis longus
extensor carpi radialis brevis
extensor carpi ulnaris

56
Q

Name the two prime movers responsible for finger flexion:

A

flexor digitorum superficialis

flexor digitorum profundus

57
Q

Where is the axis of the wrist joint located?

A

2-3 mm distal to the radial styloid

58
Q

What bony feature prevents the elbow from hyperextending?

A

olecranon process and olecranon fossa

59
Q

The superficial extensors of the forear (as a group) have a common origin from the _____ of the humerus.

A

lateral epicondyle

60
Q

The anterior flexor muscles of the arm are innervated by the ______ nerve.

A

Musculocutaneous

61
Q

Injury to the _____ nerve would result in loss of forearm pronation.

A

median

62
Q

The primary function of the brachioradialis is _______.

A

elbow flexion

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