Spinal and UE Orthotics Flashcards
Term: An orthopedic appliance or apparatus used to support, align, prevent, or correct deformities or to improve the function of moveable parts of the body
Orthotic
Q: What 6 things can an orthotic be used for?
- Support and align
- Immoblize, restrict, or mobilize
- Prevent or correct deformities
- Substitute or enhance motion
- Reduce pain and discomfort
- Improve function
Content: Purpose of Orthotics (3)
- Immobilization (immobilize joints/structures)
- Mobilization (Move/stretch tissues/joints)
- Restrction (Limit/control joint motion)
Content: Spinal Orthotic Principles (4)
- 3 point pressure system**
- Increases hydrostatic pressure
- Provide kinesthetic reminder
- Modify support systems
Content: Parts of the spinal support system (2)
- Extrinsic stability
- Intrinsic stability
Content: Parts of extrinsic stability (2)
Muscles
- Flexors (psoas, abs)
- Extensors (erector spinae, paraspinals)
Content: Parts of Intrinsic support (2)
- Ligaments
- Discs
Q: What is the purpose of ligaments in the spinal support system? (3)
- Linkage
- Transfer loads
- Smooth motion
Q: What is the purpose of discs in the spinal support system?
shock absorption
Content: Design Considerations for Spinal Orthotics (8)
- Necessity
- Cost
- Cosmetics
- Adjustability
- Weight
- Effectiveness
- Available ROM
- Functionality
Content: Cervical Orthoses: Soft Collars (3)
- Facilitate spinal alignment
- Limit some ROM
- Provide kinesthetic reminder
Diagram: Identify the Cervical Orthosis
Soft Collar
Diagram: Identify the Cervical Orthosis
Soft Collar - Headmaster Collar
- for neck weakness/head drop
- primarily for support
Diagram: Identify the Cervical Orthosis
Semi-Rigid Collar (Phildelphia Collar)
- support, stability, alignment, kinesthetic reminder
Diagram: Identify the Cervical Orthosis
Semi Rigid Collar (Aspen Collar)
- support, stability, alignment, kinesthetic reminder
Diagram: Identify the Cervical Orthosis
Semi-Rigid Collar (Miami J Collar)
- support, stability, alignment, kinesthetic reminder
Diagram: Identify the Cervical Thoracic Orthosis
Cervical orthoses with thoracic extension - SOMI
- no straps on back, good for pt. in long term supine positing
Content: Cerical orthoses with thoracic extension (2)
- SOMI (Sternal Occipital Mandibular Immobilizer)
- Often indicated for bed bound pts.
Diagram: Identify the Cervical Thoracic Orthosis
Cervical Orthosis with thoracic extension - Lerman-Minerva
Content: Halos
- Tri-planar motion control of the cervical spine
- Maximum immobilization
- Restricts 90-95% of normal motion
- Poor pt. acceptance with relatively high complication rate
Diagram: Identify the Lumbosacral Orthosis (LSO)
Flexible LSO
Diagram: Identify the Lumbosacral Orthosis (LSO)
Chairback LSO
Content: Chairback LSO (2)
- Restricts sagittal plain motion
- Tightening abdominal support reduces lumbar lordosis
Diagram: Identify the Lumbosacral Orthosis (LSO)
Knight LSO
Content: Knight LSO (2)
- Restricts sagittal and coronal plane motion
- Tightening abdominal support reduces lumbar lordosis
Diagram: Identify the Thoracolumbosacral Orthosis (TLSO)
Knight-Taylor TLSO
Cotent: Knight Taylor TLSO (3)
- Restricts sagittal and coronal plane motion
- Tightening abdominal support reduces lumbar lordosis
- Tightening axillary straps facilitates thoracic extension
Diagram: Identify the Thoracolumbosacral Orthosis (TLSO)
Jewett Hyper-extension TLSO
Content: Jewett Hyper-extension TLSO
Restricts thoracolumbar flexion and some coronal plane movement
Content: Common indciations for a Jewett Hyper-extension TLSO (3)
- Compression fx
- Kyphosis
- Arthritis
Diagram: Identify the Thoracolumbosacral Orthosis (TLSO)
CASH Hyper-extension TLSO
Content: CASH Hyper-extension TLSO (3)
- Cruciform Anterior Spinal Hyperextension (CASH)
- Restricts thoracolumbar flexion
- More common in geriatric patients