UCBL Flashcards
The primary joint being controlled in a UCBL foot orthosis is the
Subtalar
A major requirement for successful application of the UCBL foot orthosis is that?
Deformity must be flexible
To achieve additional valgus control with the UCBL foot orthosis
Add a medial flare to the heel and forefoot
The effectiveness of a UCBL foot orthosis in controlling stance phase floor reaction forces is dependent upon the?
Intimacy of foot in shoe and orthosis
The main advantage of the UCBL foot orthosis over conventional shoe modifications is that the?
Corrective forces are applied directly to the foot
In selecting a shoe to be used with a UCBL for orthosis, a major requirement is that the?
Shoe must provide a stable base of support
The UCBL provides
Inversion and eversion stability
The UCBL foot orthosis applies corrective forces to?
Hind foot, mid foot and plantar surface
With proper design the UCBL foot orthosis can
Addict and abduct either the forefoot and or the mid foot
The longitudinal arch of the foot can be depressed by
Abducting the forefoot
An impression for a UCBL foot orthosis is taken with the patient.
In partial weight bearing with corrective forces applied
Footboards used for taking an impression for a UCBL foot orthosis generally come in three heel heights?
3/8, 1/2, and 5/8 inch
The anterior distal trim line for the UCBL for orthosis is drawn
6mm proximal to the metatarso_phalangeal crease
When applying corrective forces as an impression is being taken for a UCBL foot orthosis,the orthotist must
Maintain ankle and forefoot correction
While taking an impression for a UCBL foot orthosis, internally rotating the tibia will
Depress the longitudinal arch
While taking an impression for a UCBL foot orthosis, externally rotating the tibia will
Elevate the longitudinal arch
The plantar surfaces of the forefoot And hind foot should be kept
Parallel
Prior to taking an impression for a UCBL foot orthosis, the following landmarks should be marked
Malleoli, navicular, anterior/medial calcaneal tuberosity, base of 5th MT, and distal trim line
In modifying a cast for a UCBL, the malleoli would more likely be
Built up 3 mm
The area of the Achilles’ tendon on the cast for a UCBL foot orthosis should be
Shaved 1.5 mm laterally
In order to create a tighter grip of the hind foot, the cast for a UCBL foot orthosis should be?
Shaved on the sides of the Achilles’ tendon
The cast for a UCBL foot orthosis should be modified so that the?
The plantar surface at the MT heads is parallel to the plantar surface of the calcaneus
When the navicular is included in a UCBL foot orthosis, that area of the cast should be
Built up 3mm
To increase the amount of medial support of a UCBL foot orthosis plaster should be
Removed in the area of the sustentaculum talk