Splints and Orthotics

Question 1

Corset

Answer 1

Orthotic constructed of fabric and may have metal uprights within the material to provide abdominal compression and support.
Used to proved pressure and relieve pain associated with mid and low back pain

Question 2

Halo Vest Orthosis

Answer 2

An invasive cervical thoracic orthosis that provides full restriction of all cervical motion via pins through a ring into the skull

Question 3

Milwaukee Orthosis

Answer 3

Promotes realignment of the spine due to scoliotic curvature.

Question 4

Taylor Brace

Answer 4

Thoracolumbosacral orthosis that limits flexion and extension through a three-point control design

Question 5

Thoracolumbosacral Orthosis (TLSO)

Answer 5

Used to prevent all trunk motion for post-surgical stabilization.

Question 6

Foot Orthosis

Answer 6

Semirigid insert worn inside a shoe that corrects foot alignment and improves function.

Question 7

Metal Ankle-Foot Orthosis

Answer 7

Consists of two metal uprights connected proximally to the calf band and distally to a mechanical ankle joint and shoe.
Can be used with significant edema

Question 8

Plastic Ankle-Foot Orthosis

Answer 8

Fabricated by cast mold of the patient’s lower extremity.

Cannot be used with significant edema.

Question 9

Solid Ankle-Foot Orthosis

Answer 9

Type of plastic AFO that controls dorsiflexion/plantarflexion and inversion/eversion.
Can be fabricated to keep ankle in 90* or have an articulating ankle joint to allow tibial advancement

Question 10

Posterior Leaf Spring

Answer 10

Type of plastic AFO with trim line posterior to the malleoli to assist with dorsiflexion and prevent foot drop.

Question 11

Floor Reaction AFO

Answer 11

Type of plastic AFO that assists with knee extension during stance phase

Question 12

Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis (KAFO)

Answer 12

Provides support and stability to the knee and ankle.

Can be fabricated with metal uprights or plastic mold.

Question 13

Craig-Scott Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis

Answer 13

KAFO designed specifically for persons with paraplegia and allows for the person to stand with a posterior lean of the trunk

Question 14

Hip-Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis (HKAFO)

Answer 14

Indicated for patient’s with hip, foot, knee and ankle weakness to control rotation at the hip and abduction/adduction. Restricts patients to a wing-to or swing-through gait pattern.

Question 15

Reciprocating Gait Orthosis (RGO)

Answer 15

Derivative of the HKAFO and incorporates a cable system the assist with advancement of the lower extremities during gait. When pt shifts weight onto a selected LE, the cable system advances the opposite LE.

Question 16

Parapodium

Answer 16

A standing frame designed to allow a pt to sit when necessary. Ambulation is achieved by shifting weight and rocking the base across the floor.

Question 17

Heel Wedge

Answer 17

applied to the medial heel to prevent excessive hindfoot eversion or to the lateral heel to prevent excessive hindfoot inversion. (Pes cavus/planus)

Question 18

Heel Lift

Answer 18

A rigid insert which adds extra height to the heel of a shoe to take pressure off the Achilles tendon for patients with Achilles tendonitis or a recent repair of the tendon, or to limit leg length discrepancy

Question 19

Heel Cushion

Answer 19

A soft pad that is placed on the heel of the inner sole to help cushion the heel and thus decrease pain in that region.
- Heel spur or plantar fasciitis.

Question 20

Heel Cup

Answer 20

rigid insert that covers the plantar surface of the calcaneus and extends upward on all three sides to stabilize the calcaneus in a neutral position and provide some shock absorption for the heel.

Question 21

Metatarsal bar/pad

Answer 21

flat piece of padding that is placed posterior to the metatarsal heads on the outer sole (bar) or inner sole (pad) of the shoe to help relieve pressure on the metatarsal heads by transferring it to the metatarsal shafts.

Question 22

Rocker bar

Answer 22

Assists patients who have difficulty with the terminal stance phase of gait secondary to limited mobility within the foot, especially the great toe.