S2 L4-5: Categories of Orthoses & Clinical Objective and Functional Requirement of Orthotic Treatment Flashcards
1
Q
Name clinical objectives of orthotic treatment. (At least 5)
A
- To relieve pain
- To manage deformities whether to immobilize or improve function
- To prevent an excessive range of joint motion
- To increase the range of joint motion
- To compensate for abnormalities of segment length or shape
- To manage abnormal neuromuscular function
- To protect tissues
- To promote healing
- To provide other effects
2
Q
Name functional requirements of orthoses. (At least 3)
A
- To prevent, reduce, or stabilize a deformity
- To modify the range of motion of a joint
- To add to the length or alter the shape of a segment
- To compensate for weak muscle activity or control muscle hyperactivity
- To reduce or redistribute the load on tissues
3
Q
Our goals as PTs is to _____ and_____ the proper orthosis relevant to our pt’s condition.
A
- Prescribe
- Know
4
Q
FO
A
Foot orthosis
5
Q
FO
A
Finger orthosis
6
Q
SIO
A
Sacroiliac orthosis
7
Q
AFO
A
Ankle-foot orthosis
8
Q
HdO
A
Hand orthosis
9
Q
LSO
A
Lumbosacral orthosis
10
Q
KO
A
Knee orthosis
11
Q
WHO
A
Wrist-hand orthosis
12
Q
TLSO
A
Thoracolumbosacral orthosis
13
Q
KAFO
A
Knee-ankle-foot orthosis
14
Q
WHO
A
Wrist-hand-finger orthosis
15
Q
CO
A
Cervical orthosis
