Orthotics Flashcards
1
Q
What are the types of cervical collars?
A
- philadelphia
- aspen
- miami J
2
Q
What are the types of cervicothoracic orthoses (CTOs)?
A
- CTO
- halo
3
Q
What is a halo used for?
A
- significant trauma
- significant restrictions
4
Q
What are the different types of spinal orthotics?
A
- hyperextension orthoses
- TLSO
5
Q
What are the types of hyperextension orthoses?
A
- Jewett
- CASH
- HE brace with neck support
6
Q
List adaptive equipment for ADLs?
A
- sock aid
- reacher
- leg lifter
- hook
- sponge
- long handled shoehorn
- sock butler/arm butler
- raised toilet seats
7
Q
What are the goals of patient positioning?
A
- patient comfort
- skin hygiene
- joint mobility
8
Q
What are the positioning guidelines?
A
- avoid static positioning
- education on pressure relief
- turning schedule for pts unable to reposition themselves
- use positioning devices to offload at risk skin
9
Q
What are the DOs of positioning?
A
- float heels
- elevate UE
- use for W/L
- prevent hip ER in supine
10
Q
What are the DON’Ts of positioning?
A
- place under knees
- keep neck flexed
11
Q
What are the types of offloading cushions?
A
- foam
- gel
- air
12
Q
Describe foam offloading cushions
A
- less pressure relief
- high postural assist
13
Q
Describe gel offloading cushions
A
- more pressure relief
- moderate postural assist
14
Q
Describe air offloading cushions
A
- best pressure relief
- least postural stability
