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90 degree PF stop, free DF AFO - CORRECT ANSWER: has overlap ankle joints (to

stop PF) and extrinsic toe extension -not a good picture

advantages of SCOs - CORRECT ANSWER: -stability during stance

-free knee flexion during swing -reduces gait deviations -decreases energy expenditure

advantages/disadvantages of SCOs - CORRECT ANSWER: advantages

-knee flexion during sqing -stability during stance -reduction in energy cost = more active lifestyle -reduction of gait deviations = less compensatory motions and less medical complications -smooth transition

disadvantages:

-increased size of component -increased fabrication time due to complexity of the components -increased cost

AFO for clubfoot - CORRECT ANSWER: -fully covers foot and ankle

-provides only DF, does not provide abduction -can contribute to calf muscle atrophy (already abnormal in clubfoot) -can be combined with an abduction bar

AFO with gillette ankle joints - CORRECT ANSWER: -various sizes and durometers

provide DF assist

ankle orthoses - CORRECT ANSWER: -affect movement at the ankle or subtalar joints but do not affect the joints of the foot -used for chronic ankle instability and recurring ankle sprains due to ligamentous incompetence

anterior dislocation HKAFO design - CORRECT ANSWER: -longer lever arm can be

used to increase stability

anterior hip dislocations - CORRECT ANSWER: -direct blow to the posterior aspect of the hip causing an abducted hip to pop out of the acetabulum 1 / 3

apex plastizote shoe - CORRECT ANSWER: -for edema, post op, transitional

articulated AFO - CORRECT ANSWER: with adjustable range of motion, oklahoma

ankle joints and posterior PF stop

becker e knee - CORRECT ANSWER: -electromagnetic mechanism

-SCO -allows for knee extension and resists knee flexion upon activation -extends in 6 degree increments -pressure sensitive foot pad to adjust for locking/unlocking sensitivity -rechargeable battery pack

becker UTX - CORRECT ANSWER: -mechanical stance control mechanism

-grade 3 hip ext mandatory -full extension of the mechanical joint for stance control -lightweight -5 degrees ankle motion and knee extension moment to release stance control -proximal lock/unlock

board lasting - CORRECT ANSWER: -the upper is attached to an insole that mimics the foot shape

boston brace - CORRECT ANSWER: -works as a passive and active appliance and

should be worn 23 hours per day -idiopathic scoliosis

butress - CORRECT ANSWER: -externally controls movement of foot (pronation)

CAM walker - CORRECT ANSWER: -controls range of motion

-full, total contact boot -for charcot

camber axis hinge AFO - CORRECT ANSWER: -variable ROM or fixed ankle

positioning

cardiovascular/pulmonary exam - CORRECT ANSWER: - Limb edema

• Clinical signs of peripheral vascular disease
• Cardiovascular/pulmonary endurance (ability to tolerate energy demands)
• Aerobic capacity
• Vital signs (HR, BP, RR)

CASH brace - CORRECT ANSWER: -cruciform design, anterior sternal hyperextension

brace -utilized for flexion control

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categories for clubfoot bracing - CORRECT ANSWER: -ankle foot orthosis

-wheaton brace -foot abduction brace

categories of braces used to treat adolescent idiopathic scoliosis - CORRECT ANSWER: -worn day and night: minimum of 16-18 hours to up to 23 hours per day

-nocturnal braces: only worn at night

-height: TLSO, one reaches the cervical spine (milwaukee)

-active, passive, nocturnal

charcot foot - CORRECT ANSWER: -uncommon condition

-severe and rapidly progressive destruction of one or more joints in which there is a pre- existing loss of normal sensation -convex arch

charleston brace - CORRECT ANSWER: -nocturnal scoliosis brace that applies side

bending forces toward the convexity of the curve -"bending" brace

check back for "types of orthoses" - CORRECT ANSWER:

closure type - CORRECT ANSWER: -closure must be adjustable for those who have

swelling during the day -velcro or lace -velcro may be better for those with low finger dexterity (arthritis)

-hickies: buttons/lace with strong elastic so you do not have to tie shoes

clubfoot brace wearing schedule - CORRECT ANSWER: -used after clubfoot has been

completely corrected -wear 23 hours per day for first 3 months -gradual weaning schedule

--one month: 20-22 hours/day, then 18-20, then 16-18, then 14-16

-maintain night time bracing 12-14 hours up to age 4-5 years

clubfoot characteristics - CORRECT ANSWER: -mild or severe

-flexible or rigid -idiopathic (unknown)

-associated with other congenital abnormalities: spina bifida

-smoking during pregnancy

combination last - CORRECT ANSWER: -board last in the back (provides stability at rearfoot) -slip last in the front (better for foot deformities)

complications of pavlik harness - CORRECT ANSWER: -femoral nerve compression

-brachial plexus palsy

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