Spinal Orthotics (2)

Question 1

sacroiliac

Answer 1

SIO

Question 2

the pelvis is

Answer 2

difficult to stabalize

Question 3

why is the pelvis difficult to stabalize

Answer 3

shape of the pelvis

straps under legs help keep O in place

Question 4

orthoses could be made out of

Answer 4

various materials

canvas

metal covered w/ leather

Question 5

clinical indications of SIO

Answer 5

pelvic fxs

postpartum

pubic symphysis seperation

Question 6

pelvic fx –> SIO

Answer 6

loss of pelvic ring

Question 7

postpartum –> SIO

Answer 7

ligamentous laxity

Question 8

LSO is also called

Answer 8

“knight” or “chairback” O

Question 9

LSO materials

Answer 9

metal covered in leather or canvas

Question 10

LSO

Answer 10

lumbosacral

Question 11

LSO can be

Answer 11

anterior or posterior and lateral

AP & L

Question 12

what does the LSO do

Answer 12

decrease ROM in anterior and lateral direction

Question 13

clinical indications for LSO

Answer 13

healing fx

post-surgical laminectomy fusion

Question 14

healing fx –> LSO

Answer 14

spinal fxs in lumbar area

Question 15

post-surgical laminectomy/fusion –> LSO

Answer 15

spina bifida

spondylolisthesis

Question 16

LSO body jacket

Answer 16

plastic instead of metal

encases the whole trunk

increase inter-cavitary pressure

Question 17

thoraco-lumbo/sacral orthosis

Answer 17

TLSO

Question 18

types of TLSO

Answer 18

taylor O

knight taylor O

Question 19

taylor O –> TSLO

Answer 19

thoracolumbar

A/P orthosis

straps extend over shoulders to control thoracic spine

Question 20

taylor O controls –> TSLO

Answer 20

anterior/posterior movement

Question 21

knight taylor O –> TLSO

Answer 21

thoraco-lumbar

A/P & L

straps extend over shoulder to control t-spine

Question 22

knight taylor O controls –> TLSO

Answer 22

anterior/posterior and lateral movement

Question 23

clinical indications for TLSO

Answer 23

healing fx in t-spine

spinal fusions T-spine

Question 24

knight taylor/body jacket –> TLSO

Answer 24

plastic w/ full coverage

better control

can inhibit respiration and breast development in adolescents

Question 25

light supports are

Answer 25

corset type supports

Question 26

lights supports are made of

Answer 26

canvas, webbing and buckles

metal stays to increase support

Question 27

light supports –> support

Answer 27

elastic or low temp plastic panels

Question 28

clinical indications for light support

Answer 28

thoracic, lumbar and sacral areas

Question 29

thoracic, lumbar and sacral areas –> indications

Answer 29

sprains

strains

non-displaced fxs

postpartum

herniated disc

LBP

healing surgical fusion (remodeling)

Question 30

what should we consider w/ light support

Answer 30

level of injury

Question 31

when would we use SI support

Answer 31

during pregnancy and post partum

pelvic fx

SI joint dysfxn

Question 32

when would we used LS support

Answer 32

LBP

herniated disc

healing fx (non-displaced)