Orthotics

Question 1

Static Orthosis

Answer 1

no moving parts
immobilizes a joint or part of a joint

Question 2

Dynamic Orthosis

Answer 2

includes a resilient component that the individual moves
designed to increase PROM

Question 3

Serial Static Orthosis

Answer 3

static orthosis or the use of casting material that is remolded to address change in joint motion

Question 4

Static progressive orthosis

Answer 4

includes static adjustment part that allows person or OT to make changes in tension to increase motion

Question 5

Resting hand orthosis

Answer 5

Wrist: 0-20 degrees extension
MCPS: 20-30 degrees flexion
IPs: slight flexion
PARROT

Question 6

Safe position orthosis

Answer 6

used to prevent deformity position in dorsal hand burns and maintain length of collateral ligaments
Wrist: 15-30 degrees extension
MCPs 50-70 degrees flexion
IPs in full extension
ALLIGATOR

Question 7

Brachial Plexus orthosis

Answer 7

Flair arm orthosis
used for positioning

Question 8

Radial nerve injury orthosis

Answer 8

assist with partial wrist motion and finger extension
used for function
assist with digit extension to increase release of objects

Question 9

Median nerve injury orthosis

Answer 9

opponens orthosis and web spacer
used to hold the thumb in opposition during functional tasks

Question 10

Ulnar nerve injury orthosis

Answer 10

anticlaw orthosis or lumbrical bar
Position MCPS in flexion

Question 11

Combined median and ulnar orthosis

Answer 11

figure of eight or limbrical bar to position MCPs in flexion for digits 2-5

Question 12

SCI C6-C7 orthosis

Answer 12

wrist-driven or flexor hinge
transfers power from extended wrist to radial fingers allowing for stringer pinch
used to facilitate grasp and release using tenodesis

Question 13

Carpal Tunnel Orthosis

Answer 13

wrist orthosis positioned in neutral
decrease pressure on carpal canal

Question 14

Cubital tunnel orthosis

Answer 14

elbow orthosis positioned at 30 degrees flexion
prevent elbow flexion at night