PEDORTHIC Final Exam Questions and Answers

PEDORTHIC Final Exam Questions and
Answers




who developed the UCBLs - Answer-Henderson and Campbell



advantages of UCBLs - Answer--foot correction w/o long term immobilization

-ease of fabrication

-correction applied directly

-ease of cleaning

-used in conjunction with physical therapy



Henderson and Campbell UCBL casting procedure - Answer--use balloon to provide soft cushion for soft
tissue

-stands on jig and spins patient

-completely WB to account for spreading of tissues and bones



trimlines for UCBL - Answer--extend to met heads

-encompass navicular

, -end distal to malleoli



who improved the UCBLs - Answer-Carlson and Berglund



how did Carlson and Berglund improve UCBLs - Answer--use thermoplastics

-need to control hyperpronation in neuromuscular pediatric population



Carlson and Berglund UCBL design principles - Answer--inner contour of FO which gives maximum
passive support

-stabilization of FO w/in shoe

-stabilization of shoe contact to the floor



Carlson and Berglund UCBL casting - Answer--WB tracing and measurements

-cast taken w/ patient supine

-plaster wrap applied and foot plate pushed against foot

-orthotist uses one hand to control calcaneus and one to control forefoot



Carlson modification - Answer--remove plaster from MLA up to just distal to ST

-extend removal around medial proximal calcaneus



windlass mechanism - Answer--extension of 1st MPJ results in tightening of plantar fascia

-increases height of MLA



indications for UCBL - Answer--flexible pes planus/planovalgus

-PTTD

-anatomical anomaly (collapse MLA)