Chapter 19 Orthotics: Fabrication and
management Questions with Answers
use of orthoses - correct answer: protection, positioning, and improving ROM
use of an orthosis for protection - correct answer: acute hand injuries, such as fractures, tendon
repairs, and trauma, require a period of immobilization and protection during the healing
process
common wrist and hand fractures that benefit from immobilization orthosis - correct answer:
distal radius, metacarpal, and phalangeal
why is a protective orthosis generally used in treatment of flexor/extensor repairs in the hand
and forearm? - correct answer: it can be removed by the otp during treatment session and
provide protection when the client is not being supervised (i.e.: home/work)
what benefit does a orthosis allow that a cast doesn't? - correct answer: access for wound care
and inspection, edema management, scar management, and ROM to uninvolved structures
studies measuring the amount of pressure in the carpal tunnel show less pressure with the wrist
in what degree? - correct answer: zero degrees
when are pressures of the carpal tunnel increased - correct answer: when the wrist is flexed or
extended
what angle is wrist preset at on a non-custom orthoses? - correct answer: 20 to 35 degrees
management Questions with Answers
use of orthoses - correct answer: protection, positioning, and improving ROM
use of an orthosis for protection - correct answer: acute hand injuries, such as fractures, tendon
repairs, and trauma, require a period of immobilization and protection during the healing
process
common wrist and hand fractures that benefit from immobilization orthosis - correct answer:
distal radius, metacarpal, and phalangeal
why is a protective orthosis generally used in treatment of flexor/extensor repairs in the hand
and forearm? - correct answer: it can be removed by the otp during treatment session and
provide protection when the client is not being supervised (i.e.: home/work)
what benefit does a orthosis allow that a cast doesn't? - correct answer: access for wound care
and inspection, edema management, scar management, and ROM to uninvolved structures
studies measuring the amount of pressure in the carpal tunnel show less pressure with the wrist
in what degree? - correct answer: zero degrees
when are pressures of the carpal tunnel increased - correct answer: when the wrist is flexed or
extended
what angle is wrist preset at on a non-custom orthoses? - correct answer: 20 to 35 degrees
