S2_L2.2: LE Orthoses & Common Gait Dev'ns Flashcards
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Identification: A convex transverse band affixed to the sole proximal to the metatarsal heads. It also tends to create a smoother transition from heel strike to foot flat.
Rocker bar
Fill in the blanks: A rocker bar is specifically prescribed to pts who have difficulty in transitioning from (1)__ to (2)__ to (3)__.
- Heel strike
- Initial contact
- Foot flat
Identification: This protects the heel during heel strike.
Cushion heel
Matching Type for MEDIAL Heel Wedge
- Pes valgus
- Inversion
- Pronation
- Pes planus
- Supination
- Pes varus
Choices:
A. Correct flexible
B. Accommodate Rigid
- A
- B
- A
- A
- B
- B
Matching Type for LATERAL Heel Wedge
- Pronation
- Eversion
- Pes varus
- Pes cavus
- Pes valgus
- Supination
Choices:
A. Correct flexible
B. Accommodate Rigid
- B
- B
- A
- A
- B
- A
Fill in the blanks: (1)___ are given specifically if there is a depressed scaphoid bone. It is to correct a flat (2)___ longitudinal arch.
- Scaphoid pads
- Medial
Case: If a pt does not only suffer from a depressed scaphoid, but also weakness of the plantar muscles and other structures of the medial longitudinal arch, what is recommended for this pt?
Longitudinal arch support
Matching Type:
- Reduces ground-reactive force to the heel
- Reduces ground-reactive force to ball/head. Improves total efficiency of initial stance all the way to late stance
- Holds foot dorsiflexed especially during initial stance & during off-loading of forefoot
- Inhibits demand for DF of toes especially during late stance
- Inhibits demand for motion in the ankle joint.
- Reduces propulsive forces to midfoot
Choices:
A. Healing Rocker
B. Lisfranc Rocker
C. Met-head Rocker
D. Ankle Joint Rocker
E. Heel Rocker
F. MPJ Rocker
- E
- C
- A
- F
- D
- B
Identification: This is indicated for pt’s with jack foot deformity
Healing rocker
Identification: It is the proximal portion of the orthosis. It is a weight-relieving orthosis consisting of uprights, and a shell, band or brim.
Superstructure
Identification: It is commonly used for leg length discrepancies. The goal is not to reduce stress or distribute pressure, but to raise one foot in order to shift balance.
Shoe lifts
Identification: It is used to realign a flexible flat foot, immobilize
midfoot fracture and correct posterior tibial malfunction
University of California Biomechanics Laboratory (UCBL) Insert
Fill in the blanks: The longitudinal arch support, like the full-length insert, is intended to prevent (1)___ of the subtalar joint and (2)___ of the arch.
- depression
- flattening
Identification: It allows for alternate or reciprocal swiveling and simulates the reciprocal gait.
Swivel walker
Identification: It is prescribed for adults with paraplegia
Scott-Craig Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis
Identification: It is prescribed for patients who cannot achieve full knee extension due to a knee flexion contracture.
Serrated Knee Joint
Fill in the blanks: The off-set joint allows the mechanical axis to be (1)___ to the anatomical axis and thus improve (2)___.
- posterior
- stability
Identification: This is the most common knee control. It is also contraindicated for knee flexion contracture as it can only lock when the knee is in 0º.
Drop-Ring Lock
Fill in the blanks: Full-length insert / orthosis tends to reduce gait unsteadiness by improving (1)___ from the (2)___ foot contact area. It is used to relieve pain and activity limitation particularly associated with (3)___.
- proprioception
- increased
- pes cavus
Identification: It reduces plantar pressure especially for pt’s who
suffers from insensitivities such as cases like diabetic neuropathy
Metatarsal pad
Fill in the blanks: The metatarsal pad is a (1)___ component that may be incorporated in an insert or may be a resilient domed piece glued to the (2)___ sole so that its (3)___ is under the metatarsal (4)___.
- convex
- inner
- apex
- shafts
Identification: 3 functions of the foot in gait
- Shock absorption
- Adaptation to surface
- Propulsion
Identification: Appliances that apply forces to the foot. Whether it immobilizes, corrects, or makes the feet adjust to several environments during ambulation.
Foot orthoses
Identification: 2 purposes of foot orthosis
- pain relief
- inserts can improve wearer’s transition during stance phase