Orthotic Fitter Course Questions & Answers(RATED A+)

What is the primary function of the Trapezius left and right - ANSWERElevate the shoulders In fitting spinal orthoses, what is an important measurement left and right? - ANSWERA very snug full hip measurment What's the landmark for the anterior inferior margin of any spinal or abdominal support? - ANSWERAt the level of the symphysis pubis What is the" brown bag syndrome? - ANSWERFailure to teach the patiient to remove and re-apply the product. The inferior margin of the sacrum can be found? - ANSWERAt the top of the crease of the buttocks How to apply compressive support - ANSWERFrom bottom up What is the purpose for bridging posterior uprights in an LSO? - ANSWERTo allow some flexion of the lumbar spine Why is the lumbosacral joint is the most vulnerable region in the spinal column? - ANSWERL5 vertebra sits on the sacrum at a 45 degree angle What degree of flexion is commonly built into custom fit LSOs and TLSOs? - ANSWER15 degrees When pt is seated, how much space should be between the bottom of the LSO and TLSO and a firm sitting surface? - ANSWER2" What is the anterior length measurment for most spinal hyperextension orthoses? - ANSWERFrom the sternal notch to the symphysis pubis, less 2" The hip is what kind of joint? - ANSWERA ball and socket type joint. What is the Largest joint? - ANSWERThe Knee Hip abduction orthoses are usually set at what degree? - ANSWER15 degrees of abduction. (Max is 30/ 10 flexion) The ha