Orthotics

Question 1

What are the types of cervical collars?

Answer 1

• philadelphia
• aspen
• miami J

Question 2

What are the types of cervicothoracic orthoses (CTOs)?

Answer 2

• CTO

- halo

Question 3

What is a halo used for?

Answer 3

• significant trauma

- significant restrictions

Question 4

What are the different types of spinal orthotics?

Answer 4

• hyperextension orthoses

- TLSO

Question 5

What are the types of hyperextension orthoses?

Answer 5

• Jewett
• CASH
• HE brace with neck support

Question 6

List adaptive equipment for ADLs?

Answer 6

• sock aid
• reacher
• leg lifter
• hook
• sponge
• long handled shoehorn
• sock butler/arm butler
• raised toilet seats

Question 7

What are the goals of patient positioning?

Answer 7

• patient comfort
• skin hygiene
• joint mobility

Question 8

What are the positioning guidelines?

Answer 8

• avoid static positioning
• education on pressure relief
• turning schedule for pts unable to reposition themselves
• use positioning devices to offload at risk skin

Question 9

What are the DOs of positioning?

Answer 9

• float heels
• elevate UE
• use for W/L
• prevent hip ER in supine

Question 10

What are the DON’Ts of positioning?

Answer 10

• place under knees

- keep neck flexed

Question 11

What are the types of offloading cushions?

Answer 11

• foam
• gel
• air

Question 12

Describe foam offloading cushions

Answer 12

• less pressure relief

- high postural assist

Question 13

Describe gel offloading cushions

Answer 13

• more pressure relief

- moderate postural assist

Question 14

Describe air offloading cushions

Answer 14

• best pressure relief

- least postural stability