Week 5 Spine orthoses Flashcards
CO
cervical orthosis
CTO
cervical-thoracic orthosis
TLSO
thoracic lumbo-sacral orthosis
LSO
lumbo-sacral orthosis
CTLSO
cervical-thoracic-lumbo-sacral orthosis
SO
sacral orthosis
Goals of spinal orthose
- Limit motion to:
– Reduce pain
– Protect unstable segments
– Facilitate healing - Support trunk/neck to
reduce loads - Correct or limit
progression of deformity - Remind user to maintain
appropriate posture
Soft
Made from fabrics, elastic,
neoprene
May have rigid elements to
add support
Examples: Corset, Belts
Rigid
Made from polyethylene or
other plastics
Single piece or multiple
pieces attached with
straps
Effectiveness of spinal orthoses relies on
Point of application
Direction and magnitude of forces
Device fit
Compliance
What are some immobilization challenges
Extremely mobile joint complex
with multiple planes
Little body surface available for
contact
– high incidence of skin breakdown
(occiput, chin)
– pressure-related pain common
(clavicles, chin)
– hygiene issues limit comfort
(shaving)
What are the negative effects of spine Orthosis
Axial muscle atrophy secondary to
disuse
Immobilization can promote
contracture
Excess pressure, irritation and
moisture can lead skin
breakdown
Psychological dependency
C0-C1 normal motion
primarily flexion
C1-C2 normal motion
primarily rotation
C2-C7 normal motion
involve flexion
C5-C7 normal motion
extension
C2-C3 normal motion
lateral bending
C2-C3 normal motion
rotation
T spine greater rotation ________
than L spine
Does a soft cervical orthosis limit cervical spine motion
no
Soft cervical orthosis is ineffective for providing _______
protection or
stabilization for
acute and chronic
whiplash or other
mechanical
disorders
What does semi-rigid cervical orthoses used for?
To stabilize the spine post-trauma
there is also a hole for tracheotomy
What does a semi-rigid cervical orthoses provide?
general support, but not rigid immobilization
Does a semi-rigid orthoses control flexion or extension better?
flexion
What is the semi-rigid cervical orthoses least effective in controlling
frontal plane and transverse plane motion
Use of cervical collars is not supporterd for
Post anterior cervical discectomy and fusion
and
Post posterior cervical discectomy and fusion
What does the CPG recommend regarding whiplash
The CPS does NOT recommend cervical orthoses for post whiplash
What does the CPG recommend regarding stabilization to the spine after trauma
The CPS does NOT recommend cervical orthoses for stabilization of the spine after trauma
NecLoc CO are better at controlling ROM than _______
Philadelphia and aspen collars
CO indications according to CPG
Acute neck pain with radiating pain
CPG - Neck pain grade III definition
neck pain associated with:
Sensory symptoms
in the arm
(paresthesias/numb
ness)
Limited and painful
cervical ROM
Motor disturbances
such as UE
weakness/atrophy
CPG CO recommendation
Use of a cervical
collar for pain reduction may be
considered. The advice is to use it
sparingly: only for a short period
per day and only for a few weeks.
CO complications
Skin breakdown – occiput, chin, mandible,
ears, shoulders, Adam’s apple, sternum
– Increased risks associated with days in CO and
presence of edema
Limitations with swallowing, coughing,
breathing and vomiting. Could cause
aspiration
General immobility
CTO provides greater restriction of
segmental and regional motion,
particularly of the lower cervical
spine
How is CTO more effective than a CO
CTO is more effective at controlling frontal plane and transverse plane motion
Post-Type CTO
more restrictive and cooler than collar
What is difficult post-type CTO
don/doff
two and four post CTO control
flex/ext well
Four post CTO better controlling
frontal and transverse plane motion