Orthotics Practice Test Questions and Answers

Orthotic external appliance worn to restrict or assist motion or transfer load from one area to another Splint an orthosis meant for temporary use orthotist designs, fabricates and fits orthoses Goals of orthoses maintain or correct body segment alignment, assist or resist joint motion, axial loading of orthosis to relieve distal weight bearing forces, protection against physical insult Preorthotic examination of joint mobility goni, active/passive ROM, is it a fixed or flexible deformity? Preorthotic examination of limb length 2 cm or 1/2 in is not corrected Preorthotic examination of muscle function spasticity, strength/weakness, MMT Preorthotic examination of sensation muscle sensation, skin inspection! Preorthotic examination of upper limbs are they strong enough to compensate for lack of LE use? Preorthotic examination of psychological status will the patient wear it? Static fitting standing, WB evenly through both LE, make sure alignment of orthosis joint matches natural joint Hip joint orthotic fit slightly above and anterior to greater trochanter Knee joint orthotic fit 3/4 in. above medial tibial plateau Ankle joint orthotic fit distal tip of medial malleolus Upper part of shoe dorsum of foot Sole part of shoe bottom of shoe, little rise in toe area (allows rocker effect)