Week 7 Flashcards
What is Tennis Elbow Orthosis indicated for?
Lateral Epicondylitis
What else can the tennis elbow orthosis be used for?
Extensor carpi radialis brevis inflammation
What are some aspects of the tennis elbow orthosis?
Multiple styles available
Measure the circumference of widest part of arm to fit
When should a ROM elbow orthosis be used?
Olecranon fractures
Proximal fractures of the radius or ulna
Biceps tear
What are some aspects of the ROM elbow orthosis?
Has Flexible ROM
It is a progressive orthosis
One size fits all
Keep straps long because arm size changes
What are some aspects of the elbow de-contracture orthosis?
Provides 3-point pressure over elbow
Often padded
OTS or custom
What is cubital tunnel syndrome?
Ulnar nerve involvement-entrapment or impingement
Inflammation of elbow
4th and 5th finger numb
Need to Prevent flexion at night
What orthosis should be used for cubital tunnel syndrome?
Piece of polypro with 3 straps on posterior aspect of arm
Kinesthetic reminder
What are important aspects of Humeral fracture orthoses?
Location of fracture is essential in selection
Fracture sock used to decrease perspiration and soft interface
What two types of humeral fracture orthoses are there?
Short humeral fracture orthosis
Humeral fracture orthosis with forearm extension (sarmento extension)
When is a sarmento extension needed?
When the Distal 1/3 of humerus needs support
When is a short humeral fracture orthosis alright to use?
proximal 2/3 of humerus is fractured
Where are the three main fracture points of the clavicle?
Mid-shaft
Distal clavicle fracture
Proximal clavicle fracture
What can be used for clavicle fracture?
A sling to decrease force on clavicle
When is a shoulder subluxation orthosis used?
When decreased vertical force is needed on the shoulder girdle in patients with weak, injured or flaccid arms
What is another name for shoulder subluxation orthosis?
Hemisling
What are the aspects of the hemisling?
Multiple styles
Improves balance
When is a shoulder abduction orthosis indicated?
When limited adduction is needed Decrease contractures Decrease vertical force on shoulder Subluxations/dixlocations Post-op use Rotator cuff repair shoulder arthroplasty shoulder sprain
What is the aspect of the shoulder stabilization in sports orthosis?
provides immobilization and/or controlled ROM
What is the shoulder stabilization in sports orthosis indicated for?
Sports
Dislocations/subluxations
Rotator cuff tears
Acromiclavicular separations
What is another name for the shoulder abduction rotation orthosis?
Statue of liberty orthosis
What is the shoulder abduction rotation orthosis indicated for?
Brachial plexus injury Erb's palsy Contracture prevention post-op use nerve repair tendon transfer
What is the aspect of the mobile arm support?
designed over 50 years ago
What is the mobile arm support indicated for?
Patients with significant proximal upper extremity weakness to engage in ADL’s
