Orthotics cervical thoracic lumbar Flashcards

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cranial remolding orthosis indications

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  1. plagiocephaly, brachycephaly, scaphocephaly
  2. Cranial deformation secondary to torticollis
  3. post op craniosynostosis
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What are spinal fitting goals

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  1. substitute/assist axial muscle actions
  2. function as a kinesthetic reminder
  3. protect anatomical structures
  4. prevent/reduce pain
  5. prevent progression of condition/injury
  6. reduce severity of deformity
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Soft cervical collar indications

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  1. soft tissue injury
  2. hyper extension/flexion injury
  3. post cervical fusion
  4. mild cervical arthritis/nerve pain
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How much immobilizations do soft collars provide

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not much immobilization more kinesthetic reminder to limit movement

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Philadelphia cervical collar indication

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  1. post surgical application
  2. trauma, fractures
  3. immobilization for cervical metastasis
  4. cervical arthritis
  5. degenerative diseases
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what is the main difference of philadelphia cervical collar and soft collar

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tracheotomy access and more stability on philadephia

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Miami J/aspen cervical collar indications

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  1. post surgical
  2. stable cervical spine injuries
  3. degenerative disease
  4. cervical arthritis
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What are some interesting things about the miami J/aspen collar

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MRI compatible
can limit thoracic motion

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CTO Cervical thoracic orthoses implications

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  1. Stable cervical fracture
  2. post surgical application
  3. immobilization for cervical metastasis
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SOMI: sternal occipital mandibular immobilizer

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  1. stable displaced fracture
  2. cervical disc immobilization
  3. post surgical immobilization
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HALO indications

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  1. unstable cervical fractures
    den type 1, 2, 3 of C2
    C1 with rupture of transverse ligament
  2. post surgical management
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What are some risks associated with a HALO

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risk of infection at the pin sites, scarring

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LSO lumbar sacral orthosis indications

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  1. post surgical immobilization
  2. low back pain management
  3. compression fractures
  4. non surgical disc treatment
  5. obese patients
  6. laborious work
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BOB boston overlap brace anterior overlap LSO

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  1. post surgical immobilization
  2. low back pain managment
  3. compression fractures of l3-l5
  4. non surgical disc treatment
  5. disc disease
  6. spondylosis, spondylolysis, spondylolisthesis
  7. anti-lordotic posturing
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CASH cruciform anterior spinal hyperextension

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  1. anterior compression fractures
  2. mild kyphosis
  3. frail patients in need of minimal support
  4. reduction of kyphosis in osteoporosis
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Jewett hyperextension brace indication

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  1. anterior compression fracture of T6-L1
  2. burst fractures
  3. post surgical immobilization
  4. mild kyphosis
  5. frail patients in need of minimal support
  6. reduction of kyphosis in osteoporosis
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Soft TLSO hyperextension corset

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  1. geriatric kyphosis
  2. stable anterior thoracic compression
  3. accommodates frail elderly
  4. more comfortable for elderly
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Lumbar- sacral corset indications

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  1. low back pain
19
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si belt sacroiliac belt

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  1. sacroiliac joint pain
  2. subluxations
  3. pregnancy sacroiliac support
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TLSO thoracic lumbar sacral orthosis

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  1. post surgical immobilization
  2. unstable/stable fracture T3-L3
  3. pain management
  4. can include hip joint and thigh cuff for lower lumbar stabilization
  5. neurological injuries
  6. custom for atypical shapes
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TLOS indications in the case of scoliosis

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  1. idiopathic scoliosis curves with apex T8 and below
  2. curves >25 degrees
  3. skeletal immaturity
  4. non surgical intervention
22
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what are the goals for TLSO bracing in scoliosis

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50% correction
prevent curve progression

23
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CTLSO: milwaukee scoliosis brace

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treatment of scoliosis with curves above T8

24
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What are some contraindications for CTLSO scoliosis

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outdated
low compliance

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Scoliosis night time bracing indications

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  1. idiopathic scoliosis
  2. single curves
  3. curvature of 25-40 degrees