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What is Orthotics?

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The science that deals with the use of specialised mechanical devices to support or supplement weakened or abnormal joints or limbs.

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What is an Orthosis?

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An externally applied device (brace, splint, orthotic) that can improve function, reduce pain and/or prevent deformity

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What is an Orthotist?

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Registered health care professional who specialises in the assessment of the whole body for biomechanical problems, and if appropriate may prescribe, measure, fit or review an orthosis.

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Why are the majority of orthotics made for the lower limb?

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Due to the development of medicines.

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List the types of lower limb orthotics available?

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Foot orthosis 
Footwear
AFO - ankle foot orthosis 
KO - knee orthosis 
KAFO - knee ankle foot orthosis 
HKAFO - hip knee ankle foot orthosis
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What are the 3 common abnormal biomechanics problems with regards to the foot?

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Valgus deformity
- everted frontal plane position

Varus deformity
- inverted frontal plane deformity

Equinus deformity
- plantar-flexed position in sagittal plane

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What is a foot orthosis?

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A moulded walking base used inside footwear (insoles, heel cups).

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Is a foot orthosis always custom made for the patient?

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No, it can also be pre-moulded.

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What are the functional potentials of a foot orthosis?

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  • re-distribution and reduction of plantar pressures
  • relieve pain
  • improve function
  • prevent structural deformity
  • correct mobile deformity
  • accommodate fixed deformity
  • limit or prevent joint motion
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The function of a foot orthosis depends on the deformity of the patient. What does this mean?

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If the patient has a MOBILE deformity - the foot orthosis should CORRECT the deformity.

If the patient has a FIXED deformity - the foot orthosis should ACCOMMODATE the deformity.

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What does a ‘mobile deformity’ mean?

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The body part can be manipulated into a ‘normal’ alignment.

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What does a ‘fixed deformity’ mean?

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The body part cannot be manipulated into a ‘normal’ alignment.

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What stages form the assessment phase of a patient for an orthosis?

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1) referral info and relevant Hx
2) physical assessment (ROM, muscle powers, sensation, proprioception, circulation, muscle tone)
2) static and dynamic gait assessment
4) aims and objectives of patient and clinician

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How is a mobile valgus foot deformity treated?

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(everted in frontal plane)

1) manipulate the foot to a corrected position and hold the foot by applying 3 point forces (2 lateral, 1 medial)
2) insert a medial wedge on insole or footwear

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How is a fixed valgus deformity treated?

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(everted in frontal plane)

1) accept the foot position and accommodate to achiever greater stability
2) lateral wedge on insole or footwear

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How is a mobile varus foot deformity treated?

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(inverted in frontal plane)

1) manipulate the foot to a corrected position and hold the foot by applying 3 forces (2 medial, 1 lateral)
2) lateral wedge on insole or footwear

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Is an equinus foot deformity usually mobile or fixed?

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Fixed (can happen after a stroke)

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How is a mobile equinus foot deformity treated?

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(plantar-flexed in sagittal plane)

Manipulate the foot to a corrected position and hold the foot by applying 3 forces (1 under the foot, 1 into the anterior ankle, 1 behind the knee).

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How is a fixed equinus foot deformity treated?

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(plantar-flexed in sagittal plane)

accommodate the deformity by inserting a heel raise wedge which follows the contour of the foot whilst ensuring the knee isn’t made unstable.

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If an equinus foot deformity is not adequately accommodated, what can happen?

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Hyperextension of the knee.

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How is a fixed varus foot deformity treated?

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(plantar-flexed in sagittal plane)

Accommodate the deformity by inserting a medial wedge on the insole or footwear.

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List the different types of footwear adaptations?

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Heel raises
Wedges
Flares
Rocker soles

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What are the uses of a shoe/heel raise?

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To accommodate fixed equinus foot or leg length discrepancy.

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What are the uses of shoe wedges?

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To correct mobile or accommodate fixed varus/valgus foot.

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What is the use of a shoe flare?
To increase stability from a varus/valgus foot.
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What are the uses of a rocker sole on a shoe?
Increase stiffness of the sole Increase toe spring Shift the GRF posteriorly.
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What is an AFO?
Externally applied device that extends from just below the knee, around the ankle and across the sole of the foot.
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What are the functional potentials of an AFO?
- correction of the MSK system - maintenance of a position - assist motion about a joint - resist motion about a joint - protection - improve walking speed and cadence - reduce energy expenditure
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What are the 4 different types of AFO?
solid AFO posterior leaf spring AFO varus/valgus control AFO jointed AFO (depends on patients functional loss/gait deviations)
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In what ways can the mechanical characteristics of an AFO be altered once made?
increasing/decreasing medial/lateral trimlines increasing/decreasing material thickness changing cross section shape adding reinforcement/stiffeners material choice
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Why is a heel height assessment important to be carried out with regards to an AFO?
Altering the heel height of shoes will influence the GRF around the knee and can increase or decrease stability.
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What biomechanical principles is an AFO based upon?
lever arm moments three point forces for correction
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What 3 point forces are used in an AFO for a valgus ankle deformity?
1 lateral foot 1 lateral knee 1 medial ankle
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What 3 point forces are used in an AFO for a varus ankle deformity?
1 medial foot 1 medial knee 1 lateral ankle
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What is a KO?
Externally applied device that extends from mid-thigh to mid-calf.
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Is a KO always custom made?
No, they can be pre-maufactured.
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What are the functional potentials of a KO?
- relieve pain - improve function - prevent structural deformity - correct mobile deformity - limit or prevent joint motion
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What motions can a KO control?
``` flexion hyperextension ant/post instability med/lat instability rotation ```
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What are the most common reasons for fitting a KO?
OA post-surgery ligament injury mild instability
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Why must the deformity only be mild for a KO to be suitable?
Due to short lever arms.
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What 3 forces are required in a KO to correct medial instability?
i.e. mild valgus deformity 1 medial knee 1 lateral thigh 1 lateral calf
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What 3 forces are required in a KO to correct lateral instability?
i.e. mild varus deformity 1 lateral knee 1 medial thigh 1 medial calf
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What 3 forces are required in a KO to correct hyperextension of the knee?
1 posterior knee 1 anterior thigh 1 anterior calf
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What is a KAFO?
Externally applied device extending from the thigh to the foot.
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What is a KAFO commonly referred to as?
A calliper
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What are the functional potentials of a KAFO?
- correction of the MSK system - maintenance of position - assist motion about a joint/joints - resist motion about a joint/joints - protection - improve walking speed and cadence - reduce energy expenditure
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What considerations must be taken into account to determine what type of KAFO should be prescribed for a patient?
``` patient age, weight, activity level general health occupation lower limb function goals and expectations upper limb function ```
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What are the different types of appearance of a KAFO?
CONVENTIONAL - metal and leather (heavy in weight and hard bearing) COSMETIC - thermoplastic (lightweight, durable)
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What are the different materials which can be used for the side bars of a KAFO?
Steel - heavy and hard bearing Dural - aluminium alloy - softer and lighter material
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What are the different types of knee locks which can be used for a KAFO?
Free - no locking mechanism Drop locks - when the knee is in extension, gravity causes a ring to drop and joint to lock Manual drop locks - when the knee is in extension, a ring needs to be moved by hand to lock Semi automatic locks - when the knee is in extension, a spring activates a ring to lock Bale locks - bar or cord activated ring lock joint Polycentric locks - more than one joint centre Spline joints - incremented joint to allow fixed setting, can be used in contracture Mx
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The KAFO is required to take the BW through the side bars, to reduce the weight through the leg. What are the 2 ways in design that this can be achieved?
Quad top - ischial tuberosity rests on a ledge outside socket Ischial containment - ischial tuberosity rests within socket
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What 3 forces are required in a KAFO to correct medial instability?
i.e. valgus deformity 1 medial knee 1 lateral top thigh 1 lateral ankle
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What 3 forces are required in a KAFO to correct lateral instability?
i.e. varus deformity 1 lateral knee 1 medial top thigh 1 medial ankle
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What is a HKAFO?
A KAFO with the addition of a hip joint and pelvic band
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When is the use of a HKAFO indicated?
to stabilise the hip and lower spine in cases where the patient is weak or paralysed
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Give an example of a HKAFO?
Hip guidance orthosis (HGO) - consists of bilateral KAFOs linked via specially designed low friction hip joints
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What are the 2 general categories of upper limb orthotics?
Static and Dynamic
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List the different types of upper limb orthotics?
``` finger orthosis hand orthosis WHO - wrist hand orthosis Elbow orthosis EWHO - elbow wrist hand orthosis shoulder orthosis ```
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What is the most common static upper limb orthosis?
WHO - wrist hand orthosis prevents movement at specific joints
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When is a WHO used?
To prevent contracture development
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What is a dynamic upper limb orthosis, how does it work?
The orthosis has springs and moving components, which holds the arm in corrected position while allowing active movements at specific joints.

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