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Flashcards in UE Orthosis Deck (10)
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1
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HO
WHO
EO
EWHO
SO
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Hand Orthosis
Wrist Hand Orthosis
Elbow Orthosis
Elbow Wrist Hand Orthosis
Shoulder Orthosis
2
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Hand Orthosis

A

Opponens Orthosis or Spica Spline

Maintain, assist, or provide opposition by stabilizing thumb

3
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Wrist Hand Orthosis

“Resting Hand Splint”

A

Prevents contractures

Seen a lot with hemiplegic, stroke patients

Maintain neutral position in wrist, hand, and fingers

4
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Wrist Hand Orthosis

“Cock-Up Splint”

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Uses with carpal tunnel syndrome

Maintains wrist in slight extension

5
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Wrist Hand Orthosis

“Proximal Placement”

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Commonly used with fractures or mild to moderate soft tissue sprains/strains of distal forearm

Maintains wrist in static position

6
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Wrist Hand Orthosis

“Tenodesis Orthosis”

A

Used for cervical spinal cord injury that results in paralysis of prehension

Incomplete function

Creates approximation of 2nd/3rd digits and the thumb with active extension of wrist

7
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Tendon Repair Splints

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Place tendon in position where it maintains it’s length

8
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Elbow Orthosis

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Prevention of contractures, fractures, immobiliation

May include wrist/hand

Elbow joint may be static or dynamic

9
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Shoulder Orthosis

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“should abduction orthosis”

“Airplane Splint”

Maintains abduction at GH joint, normal resting open packed position

10
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Shoulder Dislocation Brace

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Limits Abduction/ER