UL Orthotics - UL Orthoses Flashcards
1
Q
What diagnoses is a Givmohr sling typically indicated for?
A
Brachial plexus injury, stroke, painful subluxing shoulder joint
2
Q
When is an airplane splint used?
A
Post rotator cuff repair,
- anterior- posterior capsular repairs and post manipulation,
- auxillary burns
3
Q
What are the functional range of motion needs for a pronation/supination?
A
50 degrees of pronation/supination for feeding and dressing
4
Q
What are the functional range of motion needs for radial/ulnar deviation?
A
10 degs radial deviation
30 degs ulnar deviation
5
Q
Sarmiento fx brace utilizes what biomechanical principles for fx management? (4)
A
- multiple 3-point forces
- total contact
- long lever arms
- hydrostatic tissue loading
