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*Orthotics* - ANSWER-- Know the general categories to describe orthotics and the purpose of each type - Recommend orthotics for painful joints, tissue protection and immobilize for healing - Understand principle of splinting fewest joints possible - Describe appropriate angle of pull (90 degree) and rationale - Understand principles related to materials, fit, and safety What is the purpose for splinting? - ANSWER-1. Support a painful joint 2. Immobilize 3. Protect healing or damaged tissue 4. Provide stability 5. Restrict unwanted motion 6. Substitute for weak/absent muscles 7. Prevent contractures 8. Correct contractures 9. Increase passive motion 10. Modify tone Primary Purpose: Immobilization (static) orthosis - ANSWER-Primary Purpose: provide support, stabilization, protection or immobilization -Communicate purpose to patient -can be for fractures -serial static orthosis/casting Ex: hand based thumb spica, short opponents, short thumb (HFO)