Week 7

Question 1

What is Tennis Elbow Orthosis indicated for?

Answer 1

Lateral Epicondylitis

Question 2

What else can the tennis elbow orthosis be used for?

Answer 2

Extensor carpi radialis brevis inflammation

Question 3

What are some aspects of the tennis elbow orthosis?

Answer 3

Multiple styles available

Measure the circumference of widest part of arm to fit

Question 4

When should a ROM elbow orthosis be used?

Answer 4

Olecranon fractures
Proximal fractures of the radius or ulna
Biceps tear

Question 5

What are some aspects of the ROM elbow orthosis?

Answer 5

Has Flexible ROM
It is a progressive orthosis
One size fits all
Keep straps long because arm size changes

Question 6

What are some aspects of the elbow de-contracture orthosis?

Answer 6

Provides 3-point pressure over elbow
Often padded
OTS or custom

Question 7

What is cubital tunnel syndrome?

Answer 7

Ulnar nerve involvement-entrapment or impingement
Inflammation of elbow
4th and 5th finger numb
Need to Prevent flexion at night

Question 8

What orthosis should be used for cubital tunnel syndrome?

Answer 8

Piece of polypro with 3 straps on posterior aspect of arm

Kinesthetic reminder

Question 9

What are important aspects of Humeral fracture orthoses?

Answer 9

Location of fracture is essential in selection

Fracture sock used to decrease perspiration and soft interface

Question 10

What two types of humeral fracture orthoses are there?

Answer 10

Short humeral fracture orthosis

Humeral fracture orthosis with forearm extension (sarmento extension)

Question 11

When is a sarmento extension needed?

Answer 11

When the Distal 1/3 of humerus needs support

Question 12

When is a short humeral fracture orthosis alright to use?

Answer 12

proximal 2/3 of humerus is fractured

Question 13

Where are the three main fracture points of the clavicle?

Answer 13

Mid-shaft
Distal clavicle fracture
Proximal clavicle fracture

Question 14

What can be used for clavicle fracture?

Answer 14

A sling to decrease force on clavicle

Question 15

When is a shoulder subluxation orthosis used?

Answer 15

When decreased vertical force is needed on the shoulder girdle in patients with weak, injured or flaccid arms

Question 16

What is another name for shoulder subluxation orthosis?

Answer 16

Hemisling

Question 17

What are the aspects of the hemisling?

Answer 17

Multiple styles

Improves balance

Question 18

When is a shoulder abduction orthosis indicated?

Answer 18

When limited adduction is needed
Decrease contractures
Decrease vertical force on shoulder
Subluxations/dixlocations
Post-op use
Rotator cuff repair
shoulder arthroplasty
shoulder sprain

Question 19

What is the aspect of the shoulder stabilization in sports orthosis?

Answer 19

provides immobilization and/or controlled ROM

Question 20

What is the shoulder stabilization in sports orthosis indicated for?

Answer 20

Sports
Dislocations/subluxations
Rotator cuff tears
Acromiclavicular separations

Question 21

What is another name for the shoulder abduction rotation orthosis?

Answer 21

Statue of liberty orthosis

Question 22

What is the shoulder abduction rotation orthosis indicated for?

Answer 22

Brachial plexus injury
Erb's palsy
Contracture prevention
post-op use
nerve repair
tendon transfer

Question 23

What is the aspect of the mobile arm support?

Answer 23

designed over 50 years ago

Question 24

What is the mobile arm support indicated for?

Answer 24

Patients with significant proximal upper extremity weakness to engage in ADL’s